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China Business Journal warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using fake undercover reports

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2 outlets - including Defi-planet and Coin-turk - are covering this story. China Business Journal has warned businesses about a Bitcoin extortion scheme in which fraudsters impersonate the state-affiliated newspaper and demand cryptocurrency to prevent the publication of fabricated investigative reports. In a stat…

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China Business Journal Warns of Bitcoin Extortion Scam Using Fake State Media Investigations
DeFi Planet Jul 30, 10:46 UTC

China Business Journal Warns of Bitcoin Extortion Scam Using Fake State Media Investigations

China Business Journal has warned businesses about a Bitcoin extortion scheme in which fraudsters impersonate the state-affiliated newspaper and demand cryptocurrency to prevent the publication of fabricated investigative reports. In a stat…

China Business Journal warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using fake undercover reports
CoinTurk News Jul 30, 07:55 UTC

China Business Journal warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using fake undercover reports

🚨 China Business Journal warns businesses of a Bitcoin extortion scam. ⚡️ Scammers impersonate the paper, threatening to publish negative reports unless paid in $BTC. 🕵️‍♂️ Emails are unauthorized and authorities are gathering evidence on…