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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Scammers won't take a break whether there is a pandemic situation or not as they will surely use any opportunity they have just to steal the money of others. As long as they have any chances, they will surely use it as they are born like that and will always behave like that.

There is a very little chance that they will change as most of the scammers are evil doer and they like to use the money for whatever reason they have. Scammers are very tricky as they are also evolving so make sure that you will avoid them at any cost, don't be greedy or trust easily even if they are telling that they want to gather funds in order to help those affected area by virus.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

I agree. I have already read one post in this forum about such thing that you need to send a cryptocurrency amount in his given address to be able to serve as donation for the victims of the Coronavirus pandemic and have a here say in the ending that "if you do not donate, you will be infected by the virus etc." Well that was a lame and obvious act of desperation because a donation is an in kind money to be sent into those in need and not a forceful act. Also, government of different countries are already using calamity funds to sustain the needs of the people that are affected by the lockdown together with large companies as well as group of rich people to help those in need. At times like this, we still need to be observant in our surroundings for us to be able not to be fooled by those people who are taking the advantage of the situation.

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Quote from: isaac_clarke22 on March 24, 2020, 04:45:23 AM

It's not surprising for these scammers actually. Like going out of your home just to donate isn't a good idea anymore and they would expect you to donate from the internet using any other channels or means of payment, it could be credit card/debit card and yes, cryptocurrency.
I think it would be nice for a compilation of those sites that aim for us crypto hodlers here in the forum and it would be just locked after this pandemic issue.

Scammers will always appear at every opportunity and they must be faced with strict law enforcement. But in the current era of internet and decentralization, it is difficult to ensnare for scammers and I think it takes the efforts of many countries to uncover the mode of scammers and capture them

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It's not surprising for these scammers actually. Like going out of your home just to donate isn't a good idea anymore and they would expect you to donate from the internet using any other channels or means of payment, it could be credit card/debit card and yes, cryptocurrency.
I think it would be nice for a compilation of those sites that aim for us crypto hodlers here in the forum and it would be just locked after this pandemic issue.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Ive seen many more scam approach that relates on covid outbreak. I am so dissapointed that these people are taking advantage of investors. More people are dying on our watch and these scumbags try to insert their illegal activity and what worse is using donation as an approach to seek funds from these concern people. Hope karma approach them soon.

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It is really sad that even with the deadly nature of this virus that there are people who would still scam others just to enrich themselves while causing more pains and agony to more people. Nevertheless, just like you said let us be careful of who we donate to, no matter the organization, every charity organizations, NGO or whatever needs to be a recognized one so they can be held accountable should they mismanage the funds. Even those creating one token or the other for this virus, don't know what they are trying to achieve and as such should be ignored as well.

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Yeah, in fact, I have seen someone is planning to create some charity for this covid the thought is good, it is really good to help but for now let us leave it to the government and some companies. But what if they are just gathering funds for themselves so if you want to donate directly donate in your officials in your community or existing charities for this pandemic to make sure your donation is in good use.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Frauders take advantage of every opportunity to benefit, even by exploiting this pandemic sadness. Come on to be more caring and conscientious in providing your help, it's better to choose to fundraise for local social action in your city that is trusted. Immediately report if there are suspicious projects in the name of Corona Virus and the like, do an in-depth analysis.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Exactly, I know definitely that scammers will want to capitalize on this horrible situation. Those that created thread in promoting such donations have been warned expressly to desist from it. All the claims that some countries, especially Italy want to use crypto donations to fight the pandemic are all false. I think we are wise and careful enough not to fall into such cheap scams.

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I've been visited some threads here also new projects that is related to cryptocurrency there are some also who also have a service about corona virus insurance at the very first glimpse I already knew that this was a scam that will take advantage on what's happening on our society we are on a critical state and yet they still manage to take advantage for their greed.

They wouldn't stop no matter what's happening they're always there and will pop up anywhere we should take cautions to every action we're going to make and always doubt in everything and trust no one. (This helps me, might be helpful to others too)

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Scammers are innovative, they will always find new things to do their stuff. No matter how alarming the circumstances right now there will be always people that would do thing differently from the right one. Instead of lending hand, and helping one another they can still pullout such things, they really have the guts. Anyway not surprised by these things, I mean even outside the crypto space such stuff is prevalent, like those people who hoard necessities in this crisis, and would sell stuff doubled on its original price, it is just like they are totally blind on what's the essence of helping each other. Anyway, ya'll guys be careful with such deceptive acts, always watch your assets.

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This happens because the average scammer is always updating the way how to fool the victims by utilizing the existing situation. I wonder why there are still events in this situation. Is there no touching feeling to this scammer person towards what is experienced at this time. I agree to always do research before making a decision, there are still many irresponsible elements.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

Indeed they are opportunist and as they say, most Opportunities comes but once hence the reason why they are off to scam innocent people with this deadly virus as a cover-up. Also, it is time to be on the lookout for most platforms or organizations which will come up to ask for donations to help tackle this virus; it is good to donate but also wise to do it through the right and established organizations which are thoroughly known, so that you will have the feeling that you did a good work for humanity.

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Of course, the problems that we are facing today are many in the negative direction by certain parties, then in this matter we must be careful not to be easy to believe with an offer that wants to raise funds by a certain party to make an outbreak of the plague Corona virus, if any link offered can we believe it certainly is no problem, because it helps fellow human beings highly recommended.

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Quote from: Ken_terrance on March 22, 2020, 10:25:35 AM

Last week the United kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning that the coronavirus out real might be providing criminals with the opportunity to swindle investors out of their crypto assets, you've been warned

Scammers are sophisticated, opportunistic and will surely try many things.

Do not trust any one or organization asking for donations to combat the outbreak, it's not real

It would be easy if they are going to use cryptocurrency to scam donations in coronavirus I think it is better to donate to some foundation that is legitimate. No need to use cryptocurrency as a donation the important thing is you are helping people that is needed the most and you could always do that in a lot of ways, I think donate to a foundation that is recommended in the news in your country. It would be safer than donating to some websites that is using a suspicious bitcoin or altcoins address, and we don't have any verification in this donations so it would be easy for scammers to execute this scam.

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Quote from: AicecreaME on March 22, 2020, 09:35:44 PM

This is so true. I'm also thinking the same thing, surely there are people that's going to use this issue to gain sympathy from people to gain money, start a fundraising saying that it's for the country or people that's been affected by COVID-19 virus. A lot of people could(would) be trick by this scheme because we're in a tough situation in where our lives is at stake, and if we don't help each other, we're all going to die because the disease will spread rapidly.

So it's always important to do background check before you donate some money, because your money would not help anyone, but to scammers only.

Look, scammers are scammers and in a sense, entrepreneuring. They have the same qualities as entrepreneurs who are successful because they take advantage of any opportunity quickly. See social media and see legit advertising and marketing and Gurus online all telling us about Covid-19. They take advantage of people too.

I'm afraid scammers and entrepreneur are not the same, I can't see them related in skills for us to compare scammers to them. Scammers are simply unethical people who only cares about getting money without sweating anything at all, while entrepreneurs are the other way around. It takes years before you could be an entrepreneur but being a scammer only takes a day. You could spend your time googling your tactics on how you could pull a scheme to anyone, that's easy peasy, that's why there's a lot of people doing that, especially now.

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Quote from: antsam on March 22, 2020, 09:01:23 PM

Scamer is a collection of uncivilized people, they will always look for opportunities to gain profits. Outbreaks that are happening now will also certainly be utilized by them, if you want to help better to a credible foundation or institution

Uncivilized people? I guess you are wrong, the ability to scam others is within ones mind and there is not way to know what a heart speaks, even well civilized humans are part of criminal activities, it's not about been civilized or not mate

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This always happens. Some people try to take advantage of certain difficult situations for the population, lying to them with some solutions that do not exist. A person who has certain problems is very vulnerable and calls on anyone to solve their problem and in fact creates even bigger problems. Who wants to donate can do it directly to the source (hospital, people, etc.), not through fake intermediaries.

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Well, scammers are scammers, they will do their best just to steal your money even in bad situation we are facing right now, it would be really advantage for the hackers and scammers to fool other people because of high chance of believing of others to their offers. As crisis happens people would take the risk even they don't know the person they are talking to just to sustain their needs.

Just simple tips to anyone:
1. Always be wise.
2. Do not trust so easily.
3. Always make a proper decision.

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Quote from: AicecreaME on March 22, 2020, 09:35:44 PM

This is so true. I'm also thinking the same thing, surely there are people that's going to use this issue to gain sympathy from people to gain money, start a fundraising saying that it's for the country or people that's been affected by COVID-19 virus. A lot of people could(would) be trick by this scheme because we're in a tough situation in where our lives is at stake, and if we don't help each other, we're all going to die because the disease will spread rapidly.

So it's always important to do background check before you donate some money, because your money would not help anyone, but to scammers only.

Look, scammers are scammers and in a sense, entrepreneuring. They have the same qualities as entrepreneurs who are successful because they take advantage of any opportunity quickly. See social media and see legit advertising and marketing and Gurus online all telling us about Covid-19. They take advantage of people too.

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