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What is a Bitcoin transfer scam?
What is a Bitcoin transfer scam?
Eleonora
Fri Jul 12 2024
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Could you elaborate on what a Bitcoin transfer scam entails? I've heard about it but I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. Does it involve someone tricking you into sending them Bitcoins falsely? Or is it more about stealing personal information in the process of a Bitcoin transaction? I'm particularly interested in understanding how these scams operate and what measures one can take to protect themselves from falling victim to such schemes. Additionally, are there any common signs or red flags that individuals should be aware of when engaging in Bitcoin transactions?
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EthereumEagle
Sat Jul 13 2024
The "You Have Received A Bitcoin Transfer" scam commences with an unsuspecting victim receiving an unexpected communication.
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DiamondStorm
Sat Jul 13 2024
This fee is purportedly required to "finalize" the transfer of the Bitcoin.
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Raffaele
Sat Jul 13 2024
This communication could be an unsolicited email, a message on social media, a text message, or an advertisement.
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SamuraiHonor
Sat Jul 13 2024
However, this is a ruse. The actual intention of the scammer is to trick the victim into paying the fee, while no Bitcoin is actually transferred.
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BitcoinBaroness
Sat Jul 13 2024
The contents of this communication falsely inform the victim that they have been sent Bitcoin.
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