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FTC Reports Tenfold Surge In Cryptocurrency Scams Year-Over-Year
Consumers have lost roughly $80 million to cryptocurrency scams since last October, according to a new Consumer Protection Data Spotlight released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). “The Hash” panel unpacks what to know about crypto scams and how to avoid them.

FTC Sending More Than $470K to People Duped by My7Network, 'Bitcoin Funding Team' Scams
The FTC is sending PayPal payments totaling more than $470,000 to people who lost money to two pyramid schemes involving cryptocurrencies.

FTC Settles With Promoters of Multi-Level Marketing Crypto Scheme
Four promoters of crypto-denominated chain-referral scams are ordered to pay fines totaling less than $500,000.

FTC Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers warns about a new type of bitcoin scam that attempts to blackmail men.

$3 Billion: FTC Warns Consumers Could Pay High Price for Crypto Scams
Regulators, lawyers and cryptocurrency experts discussed ways of protecting investors at the FTC's "Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams" workshop Monday.

FTC to Host Consumer Protection Workshop on Cryptocurrency Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to host a workshop on cryptocurrency scams and fraud in June.

Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case
U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.

US Trade Regulator Launches Blockchain Working Group
The Federal Trade Commission has formed a working group to examine the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies will affect its missions.

US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters
A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
