Fraud


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Belgian Government Launches Site to Warn Crypto Investors About Scams

A new website launched by Belgian government agencies outlines different ways to avoid crypto fraud.

Belgian sovereign-wealth funds invested in venture capitalist Tioga.

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Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam

Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.

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Founders of ICO Endorsed By Floyd Mayweather Indicted for Fraud

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced that the co-founders of a Floyd Mayweather-backed ICO have been indicted.

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Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas

A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.

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Virgin's Richard Branson Warns on Bitcoin Scam Sites Using His Name

The British tycoon published a post Thursday warning the public to ignore bitcoin scams promoting themselves using his image.

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Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme Amassed $20 Million in South Korea

Two men in South Korea have been sentenced for building a bitcoin pyramid scheme that swindled around $20 million from investors.

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Police Bust Alleged $13 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

Police in China have arrested the founders of a claimed cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that amassed $13 million from over 13,000 people.

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Prosecutors: Options Seller Duped Investors With 'Worthless' Crypto

A New York resident has been indicted on fraud charges for tricking residents into investing in worthless binary options and a proprietary token.

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Philippines Lawmaker Urges Senate to Expedite Crypto Crime Bills

A Philippines senator is seeking to speed up the passage of legislation that would increase the penalties for crimes involving cryptocurrencies.

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Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.

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