Tag: Cryptocurrency
Crypto investment scams: what businesses need to know for consumer protection
September 28, 2020
First-time or existing customers may be vulnerable to fraudulent investment schemes that promise high returns that never materialize. Here are some red flags businesses...
California’s Crypto Regulatory Framework Is Back In Play
September 21, 2020
A rider bill that recently passed in the California legislature suggests a stalled regulatory overhaul with big implications for cryptocurrency is once again in...
How check-cashing scams could be affecting your customers
September 7, 2020
If you run a crypto business, be on the lookout for signs of check-cashing scams. This old-fashioned fraud is as prevalent as ever. Even...
What is a ‘ticket scam’ and why do cryptos need to understand it?
August 17, 2020
This old-fashioned scam is more prevalent than you think — and your customers could be at risk. If you run a cryptocurrency exchange, kiosk...
How a ‘utility scam’ works and what crypto business owners need to know
August 10, 2020
Americans lose millions in utility scams each year, especially as winter approaches. More scammers are asking for cryptocurrency. BitAML is continuing its blog series...
Why Banks Becoming Crypto Custodians Is Such A Big Story
August 3, 2020
By providing custodian services to consumers, traditional banks have officially entered the cryptocurrency market in a move with far-reaching implications. By now you’ve likely...
The ‘family member in danger’ scam explained
July 20, 2020
When consumers receive a call from a ‘family member’ who claims to be in some kind of trouble and is asking for a payment...
What every crypto business should do for consumer protection
July 6, 2020
The time has come for entrepreneurs in the bitcoin and cryptocurrency space to implement robust consumer protection protocols. Here’s how. Consumer protection is an...