Topic: ICO Bench Shady Workings (Read 303 times)
I also paid for a team kyc for one of my projects and they have not honored it. And now they are ignoring my messages for a refund.
Website is definitely dead. Not sure if they haven't paid the bills for the site but I suspect they felt the heat around the corner and 404'd with shutdown.
Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
The website didn't load for me anymore. This is the code.Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
Code:
This site can’t be reached
icobench.com took too long to respond.
And for their LinkedIn account, they've been last active since 7 months ago.
Also they have been involved in various issues in the past on getting up some money out of those shady projects to be listed which would result
into misleading out investors to fund or support scammy projects which is really disgrace.
They chose to leave.
The modus operandi of ICO Bench was always questionable! During the height of the ICO market, they have made millions and money was the only thing that mattered to them over the quality and practicality of a project. They have promoted scam projects throughout their lifespan without looking into the credibility of any project. If you had few ETHs to spare, ICOBench was always ready to provide the promotions you want. I am glad they are now being investigated by SEC. Justice delayed by not denied, it seems!
But their website is down because of their domain has expired as noted by Yaunfitda already. They are probably trying to have a different name as ICObench has lost credibility big time.
But their website is down because of their domain has expired as noted by Yaunfitda already. They are probably trying to have a different name as ICObench has lost credibility big time.
Agreed, It was always a racket, some of them appear to have done very well out of it, but it has been ongoing for years at this point.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-adviser-douglas-lyonsasking-3-eth-for-fake-rating-5065117
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/what-happened-to-icobench-5258372
The modus operandi of ICO Bench was always questionable! During the height of the ICO market, they have made millions and money was the only thing that mattered to them over the quality and practicality of a project. They have promoted scam projects throughout their lifespan without looking into the credibility of any project. If you had few ETHs to spare, ICOBench was always ready to provide the promotions you want. I am glad they are now being investigated by SEC. Justice delayed by not denied, it seems!
But their website is down because of their domain has expired as noted by Yaunfitda already. They are probably trying to have a different name as ICObench has lost credibility big time.
But their website is down because of their domain has expired as noted by Yaunfitda already. They are probably trying to have a different name as ICObench has lost credibility big time.
Website is definitely dead. Not sure if they haven't paid the bills for the site but I suspect they felt the heat around the corner and 404'd with shutdown.
Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
The website didn't load for me anymore. This is the code.Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
Code:
This site can’t be reached
icobench.com took too long to respond.
And for their LinkedIn account, they've been last active since 7 months ago.
Also they have been involved in various issues in the past on getting up some money out of those shady projects to be listed which would result
into misleading out investors to fund or support scammy projects which is really disgrace.
Ever since I've seen that ICOBench has this "premium listing" on their websites for ICO projects to ba shown more I know that they will have some kind of bias going on their website since you won't really see any kind of fairness when this happen. Way back 2019 as well SEC also charged them on having paid reviews in their website which just shows how dirty they are in showing their viewers the ratings they have in their website are not tainted in any form. Also if they are still under investigation with the SEC I don't think it is good time for you to contact them right now since you really don't want to be connected with ICOBench when the authorities are under their noses.
The website's domain name has expired already
https://whois.domaintools.com/icobench.com
But it seems it has been updated, but most likely it will not be renewed because of the heat or pressures. Depending on where it comes, maybe from SEC or from crypto enthusiast. And SEC has been really putting a lot of crypto related platforms on their radar and taking them down slowly one by one if they see that it has violated their regulatory policies.
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Dates 1,104 days old
Created on 2017-07-04
Expires on 2020-07-04
Updated on 2020-07-09
Created on 2017-07-04
Expires on 2020-07-04
Updated on 2020-07-09
https://whois.domaintools.com/icobench.com
But it seems it has been updated, but most likely it will not be renewed because of the heat or pressures. Depending on where it comes, maybe from SEC or from crypto enthusiast. And SEC has been really putting a lot of crypto related platforms on their radar and taking them down slowly one by one if they see that it has violated their regulatory policies.
Website is definitely dead. Not sure if they haven't paid the bills for the site but I suspect they felt the heat around the corner and 404'd with shutdown.
Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
The website didn't load for me anymore. This is the code.Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
Code:
This site can’t be reached
icobench.com took too long to respond.
And for their LinkedIn account, they've been last active since 7 months ago.
Website is definitely dead. Not sure if they haven't paid the bills for the site but I suspect they felt the heat around the corner and 404'd with shutdown.
Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
Just posted a new thread to warn everyone about ICObench.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/icobench-platform-warning-5261649
SO ... ICOBench states they list top experts and influences in the crypto world?
I don't know if they have 404'd but is looks like the main website is down since the chat openned up about them.
Well if the rumors are are true then it looks like ICOBench team, experts and all involved may face the same heat as ICOratings.
Check this link...
https://www.coindesk.com/sec-settles-with-ico-service-over-undisclosed-payments-for-positive-reviews
I agree I don't trust any of those people in ICOBench when it looks like they start to deflect on real questions about funds paid for KYC. What makes them the authority to KYC anything for that matter? This is where it all starts down the rabbit hole .
What's the bet the admin team are trying to cover up?
I think this discussion should move to a larger group as this will surely blowup as things keep moving in this direction.
I don't know if they have 404'd but is looks like the main website is down since the chat openned up about them.
Well if the rumors are are true then it looks like ICOBench team, experts and all involved may face the same heat as ICOratings.
Check this link...
https://www.coindesk.com/sec-settles-with-ico-service-over-undisclosed-payments-for-positive-reviews
I agree I don't trust any of those people in ICOBench when it looks like they start to deflect on real questions about funds paid for KYC. What makes them the authority to KYC anything for that matter? This is where it all starts down the rabbit hole .
What's the bet the admin team are trying to cover up?
I think this discussion should move to a larger group as this will surely blowup as things keep moving in this direction.
Not sure where to bring this up, questionable activities going on with ICO Bench.
I think you should move this thread to here:
Service Discussion
Unsure what is happening, 5 months now, there are rumours floating around, that ICOBench is currently under SEC investigation - section 17b violation? - I was contacted when I attempted to question what is going on by one of the team/reviewers in private, who stated the platform was under investigation and that he had been contacted based on one of his reviews, to understand how ICOBench functions.
Tried to address my concerns with a lead team member/admin Dr. Rex Yeap profile - http://ye.sg/bio - @dryeap telegram
I can't seem to find much information on him, but he appeared to be the only authoritative person in ICOBenchOfficial - https://t.me/icobench.
When questioning on the funds paid to ICOBench for KYC which has not responded to an email, he was very defensive/deflective.
At the moment it appears many of us are affected - supplied KYC documents, out of pocket for services not honoured, complete lack of transparency and movement.
Advise caution.
Tried to address my concerns with a lead team member/admin Dr. Rex Yeap profile - http://ye.sg/bio - @dryeap telegram
I can't seem to find much information on him, but he appeared to be the only authoritative person in ICOBenchOfficial - https://t.me/icobench.
When questioning on the funds paid to ICOBench for KYC which has not responded to an email, he was very defensive/deflective.
At the moment it appears many of us are affected - supplied KYC documents, out of pocket for services not honoured, complete lack of transparency and movement.
Advise caution.
I didn't know about these rumors and I don't understand about US laws, but does the US SEC have that power?
About ICO Bench, I never trusted them and I never use this site
Not really shocked at all ... I am seeing clearly now that these guys have been running a scam operation taking money to promote and write reviews since the ICO run of 2017. Now the gravy train has run out of steam or the SEC is on their backs.
Icobench "experts" ? What a joke! The big question is what exactly makes them "experts" in the eyes of icobench? I don't see them in any significant blockchain expo or conference showcasing their weight the last time I looked. If you take a closer look at their profiles there is nothing really "expert" about them. Just a bunch of nobodies offering "expert" 5 star approvals and fomo chat at a price. I wonder ... what happens if you don't pay up when they come knocking.
I don't think you are going to get any answers from the lead team member/admin Dr. Yeap let alone any of the others over there. Whatever's left of them are trying to bail water out of sinking ship so they can save themselves.
Take down the ICOBenchOffical website and any chat forums I say before more people get stung and left out of pocket.
Check out these links:
1. https://hackernoon.com/ico-bench-exposed-7d99335a63b3
2. https://hackernoon.com/who-is-behind-ico-bench-1fb7afb8e7e7
Just another review site sinking only this time it took longer.
Icobench "experts" ? What a joke! The big question is what exactly makes them "experts" in the eyes of icobench? I don't see them in any significant blockchain expo or conference showcasing their weight the last time I looked. If you take a closer look at their profiles there is nothing really "expert" about them. Just a bunch of nobodies offering "expert" 5 star approvals and fomo chat at a price. I wonder ... what happens if you don't pay up when they come knocking.
I don't think you are going to get any answers from the lead team member/admin Dr. Yeap let alone any of the others over there. Whatever's left of them are trying to bail water out of sinking ship so they can save themselves.
Take down the ICOBenchOffical website and any chat forums I say before more people get stung and left out of pocket.
Check out these links:
1. https://hackernoon.com/ico-bench-exposed-7d99335a63b3
2. https://hackernoon.com/who-is-behind-ico-bench-1fb7afb8e7e7
Just another review site sinking only this time it took longer.
Not sure where to bring this up, questionable activities going on with ICO Bench.
Unsure what is happening, 5 months now, there are rumours floating around, that ICOBench is currently under SEC investigation - section 17b violation? - I was contacted when I attempted to question what is going on by one of the team/reviewers in private, who stated the platform was under investigation and that he had been contacted based on one of his reviews, to understand how ICOBench functions.
Tried to address my concerns with a lead team member/admin Dr. Rex Yeap profile - http://ye.sg/bio - @dryeap telegram
https://ibb.co/hZTk5x8
I can't seem to find much information on him, but he appeared to be the only authoritative person in ICOBenchOfficial - https://t.me/icobench.
When questioning on the funds paid to ICOBench for KYC which has not responded to an email, he was very defensive/deflective.
At the moment it appears many of us are affected - supplied KYC documents, out of pocket for services not honoured, complete lack of transparency and movement.
Advise caution.
Unsure what is happening, 5 months now, there are rumours floating around, that ICOBench is currently under SEC investigation - section 17b violation? - I was contacted when I attempted to question what is going on by one of the team/reviewers in private, who stated the platform was under investigation and that he had been contacted based on one of his reviews, to understand how ICOBench functions.
Tried to address my concerns with a lead team member/admin Dr. Rex Yeap profile - http://ye.sg/bio - @dryeap telegram
https://ibb.co/hZTk5x8
I can't seem to find much information on him, but he appeared to be the only authoritative person in ICOBenchOfficial - https://t.me/icobench.
When questioning on the funds paid to ICOBench for KYC which has not responded to an email, he was very defensive/deflective.
At the moment it appears many of us are affected - supplied KYC documents, out of pocket for services not honoured, complete lack of transparency and movement.
Advise caution.
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