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Quote from: Crypto_Happy_Sad on May 20, 2019, 12:33:09 PM

3) Anybody calls you and says they are from your exchange and request for access/password,just hangup the call !

Only fools will do it. I'm not sure the scammer will succeed this way.
but to watch out for this might happen. you should check every information that comes in so that it is not fooled by fraud.

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Quote from: Crypto_Happy_Sad on May 20, 2019, 03:37:17 PM

Quote from: Ailmand on May 20, 2019, 02:39:30 PM

Some of us have learned these things to experience. We could easily stay away from scammers if we don't trust people easily. Also, we must be keen and observant about people's intention around us. We should do some research before doing a certain step like choosing an exchange or a trading site. Being scammed is frustrating so we should protect our earnings.

True ,some of us have learnt the lessons but still there are people who are being scammed ,so spreading a small word could save somebody's hard earned money !

Agree with you, but those who are still be scammed or be scam even after reading how threads like this can help, is purely greed and nothing anyone can do for such individual. When one is greedy, you are prone to scam, as the scammers will always provide you with bogus profits that's attractive in order to scam the party.

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I have been written many times and asked to transfer them bitcoins under various pretexts. This is really a very big problem now. I hope that people will be smarter and will not be believe these scammers.

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The latest of the scams seems to happen through the social networking sites, and particularly the focus is getting mentioned with the name of mining. Recently I was contacted through Instagram about mining without investment, those were just traps, and they never demand for money. This way it looks like legitimate service and surely one should not get into such traps.

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This post is really a useful post for everyone, which gives a lot of good ideas and some important tips for newbies. I would like to thank you for posting an important issue. Many misunderstandings are misguided that you mentioned here. This is one of the most effective postings for all, especially for newbies. If you follow these points, I hope you'll be far away from cheating.

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Quote from: Crypto_Happy_Sad on May 20, 2019, 12:33:09 PM

Tips for Respective Bitcoin HOLDERS :

Types of Bitcoin SCAMS :

1) Never trust anyone who says Invest your bitcoins here/there and we will show how they grow down the line ! Never trust anyone and transfer your bitcoins into any wallet,once they are gone they are gone forever ! So please !

2) Any one threatening saying they know your secrets and request you for Bitcoins,dont even care just hit the delete button !

3) Anybody calls you and says they are from your exchange and request for access/password,just hangup the call !

4) Whatever stories you hear or told,never let your bitcoins leave your WALLET AT ANY COST !

5) Dont buy bitcoins from anyone who says they are selling for cheap ! Buy only from Trusted Exchanges !

Just dont care and move on for any of the above !!

I often find cases like in number 3, I don't know why there are so many messages about this on my email, I know they tried hacking with phishing. They act like exchange sites or wallets, and their mode asks for certain verification so that your account isn't blocked by them, and you are directed at their site which is very similar to the original exchange site. I don't know how they knows email of bitcoin users?

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There are other obvious bitcoin scams and can easily be determined.

Online Cloud Mining - Don't invest on this kind of scheme you simply put your money to their address and allows them to mine a coin for you cause in reality they aren't
HYIP - no more further explanations
ICO - this is also one of the shittest scheme right now trying to create a token that might have a value in the future or even worse you are doing something but still you can't have the certain tokens

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Quote from: marcusstoica on May 24, 2019, 02:49:21 AM

This goes to those trading on websites like Bittrex, Binance and so on, please endeavor to always ;

1- use 2FA authentications or Google Auth as security for your exchange accounts. I got a phising attack on my bittrex and lost all my holding of 28,000usd. I am still in pains until today because of this. This should be an eye opener to traders before it is late.

2- Never seek website links from google or search engines, most links could be from hackers who do phishing attacks.. Always good to directly type the website of your exchange or web wallets into the browser.

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1. Before that, to be sure you are good for handle 2fa https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2fa-important-precautions-with-google-authenticator-3178131
2. Always bookmark true site, double checked like ussualy.

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Quote from: k.nero on May 26, 2019, 04:50:06 PM

There are scams especially on telegram where a certain person claim that his/her Ip is blocked that he can’t withdraw from an exchange. He/she then coerces you to register that he/she would send the coin to you, but you will keep a percentage and send the rest to him/her.

Here is the catch. The coins they usually send in the exchange is a teatnet coin which is valueless. Never fall for that, if truly their IP is blocked, I’m sure there are VPNs that can help to circumvent that. Never believe their lies. They are all out for scams.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm a telegram user and reading a lot of offerings but haven't fallen from their trap. You can easily detect potential scam or cheating from these scammers. You should be very careful in sending your vital information or any keys to these suckers. Don't be greedy by accepting their offers.

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Quote from: Crypto_Happy_Sad on May 20, 2019, 12:33:09 PM

Tips for Respective Bitcoin HOLDERS :

Types of Bitcoin SCAMS :

1) Never trust anyone who says Invest your bitcoins here/there and we will show how they grow down the line ! Never trust anyone and transfer your bitcoins into any wallet,once they are gone they are gone forever ! So please !

2) Any one threatening saying they know your secrets and request you for Bitcoins,dont even care just hit the delete button !

3) Anybody calls you and says they are from your exchange and request for access/password,just hangup the call !

4) Whatever stories you hear or told,never let your bitcoins leave your WALLET AT ANY COST !

5) Dont buy bitcoins from anyone who says they are selling for cheap ! Buy only from Trusted Exchanges !

Just dont care and move on for any of the above !!

some good guidelines you got there for newer btc people to navigate the scam/thief jungle that exist and trying to take your hard earned crypto.

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There are scams especially on telegram where a certain person claim that his/her Ip is blocked that he can’t withdraw from an exchange. He/she then coerces you to register that he/she would send the coin to you, but you will keep a percentage and send the rest to him/her.

Here is the catch. The coins they usually send in the exchange is a teatnet coin which is valueless. Never fall for that, if truly their IP is blocked, I’m sure there are VPNs that can help to circumvent that. Never believe their lies. They are all out for scams.

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Quote from: bitcoin31 on May 26, 2019, 04:10:25 AM

All the information is true. I did not trusg anyone else except to my self because I know what is good to my bitcoin because my knowledge is quiet enough. Just not like before who don't have enough knowledge that can cause me to result losing my bitcoin. Most of the common scam I saw is some people hear story on how they successful and they convince to send bitcoin to them and they give bavk profit after few days only but it's totally scam.

Absolutely,using people's innocence !

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Quote from: shoreno on May 25, 2019, 10:42:45 PM

Quote from: pushups44 on May 25, 2019, 10:36:14 PM

I suggest to avoid all third-party wallets in which you do not solely control your own private key.

Im using a third party wallet that dont have the ability to give private keys to thier users and im using it for almost 2 years and a half but so far so good . I dont experience any issues regarding on their security or service . Not all kinds of this wallets are bad . Its only up to the users if how he secure/use his wallet . Bitcoin scams usually happen on person to person transactions or on online exchanges but i rarely hear a scam news about online wallets .

If you are referring to GreenAddress, it's true with them you do not have access to your private key, but they don't either, so they are an exception to the rule - there is confirmation required between the user and platform using encryption to access and move funds.

I have also used GreenAddress in the past, and I highly recommend that users keep a copy of the passphrase in a safe spot when using that service.

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All the information is true. I did not trusg anyone else except to my self because I know what is good to my bitcoin because my knowledge is quiet enough. Just not like before who don't have enough knowledge that can cause me to result losing my bitcoin. Most of the common scam I saw is some people hear story on how they successful and they convince to send bitcoin to them and they give bavk profit after few days only but it's totally scam.

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Quote from: shoreno on May 25, 2019, 10:42:45 PM

Quote from: pushups44 on May 25, 2019, 10:36:14 PM

I suggest to avoid all third-party wallets in which you do not solely control your own private key.

Im using a third party wallet that dont have the ability to give private keys to thier users and im using it for almost 2 years and a half but so far so good . I dont experience any issues regarding on their security or service . Not all kinds of this wallets are bad . Its only up to the users if how he secure/use his wallet . Bitcoin scams usually happen on person to person transactions or on online exchanges but i rarely hear a scam news about online wallets .

I agree with your opinion. the point is that if you want your wallet to be safe don't ever give a private key, don't go into a phishing link where we switch from the original website to the website of the person who is cheating. we must be careful

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Quote from: pushups44 on May 25, 2019, 10:36:14 PM

I suggest to avoid all third-party wallets in which you do not solely control your own private key.

Im using a third party wallet that dont have the ability to give private keys to thier users and im using it for almost 2 years and a half but so far so good . I dont experience any issues regarding on their security or service . Not all kinds of this wallets are bad . Its only up to the users if how he secure/use his wallet . Bitcoin scams usually happen on person to person transactions or on online exchanges but i rarely hear a scam news about online wallets .

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I suggest to avoid all third-party wallets in which you do not solely control your own private key. I also recommend to use a hardware wallet if your holdings are in the four figures or higher. Always use two-factor authentication when using exchanges, and only use reputable exchanges. Lastly, remember to safety store your passphrase when applicable.

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Totally agree with all your views and good info for newbies going through this thread !

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Quote from: gabbie2010 on May 23, 2019, 09:47:40 PM

Quote from: Leonardo7 on May 21, 2019, 08:02:50 AM

Scammers are majorly after newbies to cryptocurrency. Funny many are been scammed daily. I have been safeguarding some persons in my country I come across, I help them to buy and sell bitcoin by referring them to reliable escrow and exchanges, sometimes they put me off the picture of their deals, although very few on of them, and some do get burnt, having a good mentor in this space is very important.

I remembered when I was a newbie I was almost scammed l was lured to send some bitcoin and promised a rate of Return Of 200% in three days time similar to hyip. Honestly trusted exchange or resellers is the way out in cryptos because of fraudulent practices across the cryptosphere and moreso the use of ESCROW services is another option in transaction of bitcoin in addition to the OP ways of preventing scam.

Most scammers can appeal to our greed or that desire to earn money the fast and easy way. They have been doing that ever since and they are concocting many programs and establishing sites so they can promote their evil design. I was a newbie and got a victim with many HYIP type of programs before some can give us gains while many would say goodbye even days upon starting. With the coming of cryptocurrency, scammers found a big paradise to explore with so many new newbies to enthralled that is why education is always important.

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It's similar with other investment platform such as forex/gold
They said that MIA and GCG are great choice to invest because they are doing copy trade for you while you are sitting and relax.

Every people have their own perception on what is the meaning on scam until the time said otherwise

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