Coronavirus Scams


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US Authorities Freeze COVID-19 Website Alleged Scammer Tried to Sell for Bitcoin

The U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized coronaprevention.org after its owner allegedly tried to sell it for $500 in bitcoin.

The homepage on coronaprevention.org now displays a banner saying it was seized by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Justice. (Credit: Coronaprevention.org)

Policy

UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook

U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin.

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