Police warn of fraud with Bitcoin

What remains in the end: total loss instead of more money

The fraud is often only noticed when the cheated person wants to have paid out his money. Then further funds are requested from the victim. The perpetrators require alleged customs fees, change fees, taxes or the like before the supposed profit can be paid out.

The goal of the mesh: You should always invest new money. Previously known fake platforms are Trade Capital, Fibonetix, Nobel Trade, Forbslab and Huludox. However, new, fake online trading platforms are constantly being created among other fantasy names.

The promise of an extremely high return with Bitcoin & Co. should make suspicion. There are no guarantees. You should also check whether the company comes from. Is there an imprint, so it can be seen exactly who is responsible?

And even if it seems to be a well -known company, look closely: Because again and again there are deceptively real looking “clones” of websites of serious companies. This is often visible on other names in the Internet address. Good virus protection programs can recognize whether such websites are a potential safety risk.

What if the trap is caught?

If you have fallen victim to an investment fraud with cryptocurrencies, you should lock your own accounts and file a criminal complaint to the police as soon as possible. Civil law must be taken to replace money, which is lengthy and rarely promising.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the consumer advice centers and the BKA indicate the risks for investors and the fraud potential on their website.