Twitter is one of the most widely used social networks for the crypto community. Because the market and the technologies change so fast, Twitter is the ideal medium, with its brief messages spreading like wildfire. A handful of Twitter accounts have become disproportionately influential. There are many that are known to be crypto celebrities, for […]
Pyramid Scheme Called “The Game” Creeps Into Schools
There’s a concerning trend that’s starting to emerge at high schools – a game that has all the hallmarks of a pyramid scam. Of course, it’s not really a game at all, but it just ends up being called either a game or The Game. It’s an awful situation because the game targets vulnerable kids. […]
Scammers Offer “Personal Management” for Crypto Portfolios
Most crypto scams rely on mass communication, spreading to a large audience of potential buyers. However, some are dependent contacting persons directly, relying on personal confidence to extract funds. This is the case of the offer of “personal portfolio management” by a self-styled Trading Pundit, under fake names with fly-by-night Facebook business pages. Facebook users […]
Mavro: A Russian Pyramid Scheme Hitting the Global ICO Market
The Origins of Mavro Coin What is most notable about Mavro Coin is that it is related to a Mr. Sergei Mavrodi. The name may mean nothing to Western readers. But mention it to anyone Russian or Ukranian, and all of them will remind you that Mr. Mavrodi is infamous, head of the biggest pyramid […]
The Mining Max Scam: Guaranteed Payouts Are A Dubious Proposal
Nothing looks more honest than mining cryptocurrency, a mechanism requiring a proof-of-work. “Proof” is in the title! In the case of Ethereum, mining is a staple in the cryptocurrency community. Mining can still turn a profit even in 2018. And last year, newcomers to the crypto community may have seen mining as an opportunity to […]
BitConnect, The Most Prominent Cryptocurrency Scam in 2017
BitConnect is one of the most prominent coins this year, at one point appearing in the top 10 of CoinMarketCap and befuddling investors. BitConnect is not an ordinary crypto coin, and no one could really buy and invest in it as with other digital assets. Instead, the BitConnect coin, with a BCC ticker, is known […]
Is 1200 Weekly A Scam Or Can You Actually Make Money?
1200 Weekly is one of many sites that promotes envelope stuffing as a way to make money. And, while you could technically earn some income, the approach is incredibly misleading and simply isn’t sustainable.
Is Hazel Peppergood An Envelope Stuffing A Scam?
If you believe the claims from Hazel Peppergood, envelope stuffing is a revolutionary way to make money, one that can easily make you rich. Of course, such claims are overblown – but, is there some potential to the idea? Or, is Hazel Peppergood just another online scam?
Can You Really Make Money Stuffing Envelopes?
If you’re looking for a way to make money, stuffing envelopes may seem like a good solution. Still, like many approaches, the idea sounds much better than it actually is.
VidLyft Review: Software Worth $0
VidLyft is a cloud based software that is supposed to help you rank videos quickly and easily, as well as track the rank of your videos over time. Simply put, the AIR (Artificial Intelligence Ranker) doesn’t work, and the Rank Tracker can be found for free. Why would I pay $9.95/month for that?