Bitcoin Scam

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018

Australia Warns of Fake ‘Tax Collectors’ Demanding Bitcoin

The Australian Taxation Office issued a warning Monday alerting residents not to send cryptocurrencies to scammers claiming to be tax collectors.

Markets  ·  14 March 2018
Crime

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Europe

European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation

Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2018