Idaho Warns of Crypto Scams Promising 80% Returns Every 24 Hours
The finance department of the U.S. state of Idaho has warned investors of a series of cryptocurrency scams promising returns as high as 80% every 24 hours with no risks to investors. Crypto Scams Promising High Returns The Idaho Department of Finance announced Wednesday “a series of fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes seen recently targeting Idaho investors.” The regulator detailed: The companies purport to provide high returns with no risks to the investor. These fraudulent schemes are operating under the names and websites of Crypto FX Direct, Shield Investors Ltd., Quartz FX....
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about social media being used in cryptocurrency investment scams. “Social media is a tool for scammers in investment scams, particularly those involving bogus cryptocurrency investments — an area that has seen a massive surge in reports,” said the FTC.
Federal Trade Commission Warns of Crypto Scams Utilizing Social Media
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The Financial Conduct Authority said investors in cryptocurrency products offering high returns should be prepared to lose "all their money."
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Lloyds Bank has issued a stark warning as crypto scams spike by 23% this year, revealing that victims are losing an average of £10,741. The report highlights the alarming trend of two-thirds of these scams originating on social media platforms. The data underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and regulatory measures in the cryptocurrency […]
The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) says cryptocurrency scams have become the second riskiest. In addition, the organization noted that “Payment made via cryptocurrency that resulted in a monetary loss more than doubled from 2020.”
BBB Sees Rising Crypto Scams
The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) released its 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report Friday. “This annual report uses data submitted by individuals and businesses to BBB Scam Tracker to shed light on how scams are perpetrated, who is being targeted, which scams have the greatest impact, and....