LocalBitcoins email scam tries to trick users into handing over thousands in cryptocurrency Business Advice Dominic Powell 12 February 2019 Scam emails claiming to be from LocalBitcoins have hit email inboxes across the world, trying to trick users into handing over thousands in Bitcoin.
Elon Musk targeted by fake Bitcoin advertisements as pressure mounts on Twitter Startup News Matthew Elmas 7 November 2018 Elon Musk has, once again, become the victim of a wave of bitcoin scams, as pressure on Twitter to tackle the issue intensifies.
Twitter crackdown is targeting Bitcoin scams run by Elon Musk impersonators Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 July 2018 Twitter is shutting down any unverified accounts using Elon Musk's name, in a bid to crack down on cryptocurrency scams.
Shark Tank judges Steve Baxter and Janine Allis targeted in fake Bitcoin trading advertisements Shark Tank Dominic Powell 28 March 2018 A number of fake online advertisements for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading platforms have been fraudulently impersonating judges and investors on Channel Ten's Shark Tank, with judge Steve Baxter warning followers on Twitter the ads are a "scam".