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Crypto Scam

Crypto scam alert: Argo Blockchain does not have Nigerian and Kenyan entities

Crypto scam alert: Argo Blockchain does not have Nigerian and Kenyan entities

Argo-Coin and Argo Kenya have been taking money from Nigerians and Kenyans to invest in Bitcoin mining equipment and earn outrageous ROIs
Sam Adeyemo Sep 20, 2023
Remitano crypto exchange hacked for $2.7 million, narrowly avoids a further $1.4 million tether loss

Remitano crypto exchange hacked for $2.7 million, narrowly avoids a further $1.4 million tether loss

The crypto exchange mainly based in emerging markets lost $2.7million in what is believed to be a well-coordinated attack and a potential loss of $1.4million was averted by Tether.
Adeolu Adegboye Sep 20, 2023
MTI CEO ordered to pay restitution to victims of bitcoin fraud.

MTI CEO ordered to pay $1.7 billion in restitution for bitcoin Ponzi scheme

The founder of the bitcoin Ponzi scheme, MTI was charged with identity fraud last month in Brazil.
Sam Adeyemo Sep 12, 2023
Crypto adoption in Cameroon.

Crypto adoption on the rise in Cameroon, amidst growing concerns of Ponzi schemes - study

Numerous companies offering crypto products in Cameroon follow the Ponzi scheme patterns, resulting in losses, the study reads.
Eseose Oseghale Sep 6, 2023
CEO of the bitcoin pyramid scheme that allegedly stole 22k bitcoin jailed in Brazil

CEO of the bitcoin pyramid scheme that allegedly stole 22k bitcoin jailed in Brazil

Steynberg, who had suddenly gone missing in December 2020, was arrested a year later on charges of forgery and using false ID.
Sam Adeyemo Aug 21, 2023
An illustration of a bitcoin mining scammer

BTCM: Kenya’s latest crypto mining Ponzi Scheme collapses, leaving investors empty-handed

This is the latest in a long list of Ponzi platforms promising bogus ROI fleeing with investors’ money.
Sam Adeyemo Jul 21, 2023

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