Better Business Bureau Warns About Cryptocurrency — BBB Ranks Crypto Scams Se...
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....
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has warned about cryptocurrency scams on Tiktok. “You are scrolling through Tiktok when you come across a video showing a pile of cash. The creator says they earned the stack of money in just a few days by investing in cryptocurrency,” the BBB detailed.
Crypto Scammers Defrauding Tiktok Users
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warned of cryptocurrency scams on the popular video-hosting platform Tiktok Friday. Founded in 1912, the BBB is a private, nonprofit organization that empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities....
If you don't want to get sucked into a scam, subject your funds to cyber attack or lose value to currency fluctuation, the Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns you to be wary of bitcoin. The bureau has released a warning to businesses, investors and consumers about using virtual currency. It warns virtual currency is subject to minimal regulation, is susceptible to cyber attacks and is not backed by any government. It warns that con artists are hawking investment swindles with it. Hundreds of thousands of merchants, including major retailers, now accept bitcoin, the bureau notes in its....
Valentine’s Day is a significant day for many people worldwide. In the run-up to “heart’s day,” many will take on the role of Mr. Cupid – the chubby winged angel – except his arrows of love will not only break your heart, but also your wallet. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning against scams […]
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
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a “Consumer Protection Data Spotlight” last week, warning the public about scams, including crypto investment scams,....
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about romance scams using cryptocurrency. Scammers use romance as a hook to lure people into bogus investments, especially crypto, the federal agency explained. “2021 numbers are nearly five times those reported in 2020, and more than 25 times those reported in 2019,” said the FTC. FTC Warns About Crypto Romance Scams The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning Thursday about crypto-related romance scams. The FTC is an independent agency of the U.S. government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil....