Fool Me Once: How to Spot a Cryptocurrency Scam
Ignorance and greed have been described as the fuel that has powered the engine of most scams and financial malpractices. There is a growing trend within the cryptocurrency industry that portrays the characteristics of a time-bomb waiting to explode. Almost everywhere you turn, there is a certain coin to mine, a product to invest in, or a cryptocurrency based MLM that promises extraordinary payouts. The number of individuals who subscribe to these programs, on a daily basis, rises exponentially. Before this current wave of events, there have been similar cases where money making programs,....
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