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Building a Scam: Crafting Deception in Crypto (Part 2)

Last update: 2024-05-06 14:19:36

Building a Scam: Crafting Deception in Crypto (Part 2)

Scams often evolve organically, expanding to fill any space that might offer rewards for the scammers. Camouflaged by authentic versions, these fraudulent propositions borrow legitimacy simply by dressing like whatever they wish to emulate. For investors or gamblers in the crypto space, opportunities definitely exist, and while caution is commonplace, true risk necessarily comes before […]

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Building a Scam: Crafting Deception in Crypto (Part 3)

Last update: 2024-05-06 14:19:06

Building a Scam: Crafting Deception in Crypto (Part 3)

In our last two posts, we created a fake product and then built a story around that product likely to appeal to a target audience, which we researched from the outset. We patterned our bogus token on real, profitable drops from the past and are now ready to disseminate this fantasy to anyone who might […]

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Modern Grift Sense: Understanding Deception

Last update: 2024-05-06 14:18:38

Modern Grift Sense: Understanding Deception

If a con artist knows what you want, they can take anything you have, and if you choose to take risks in life, a better understanding of deception is essential. Generally speaking, the core methods of con games are the same today as they were a hundred years ago, and all that’s really changed is […]

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Sensing Monkey Business: Misdirection and Selective Attention

Last update: 2024-04-29 08:35:10

Sensing Monkey Business: Misdirection and Selective Attention

Understanding how we can be manipulated into making important – often costly – decisions is one of the most powerful defenses against scammers. Most victims of con games cannot rationalize how they came to pull the trigger on something that proved ultimately to be false. So one has to wonder: Recognizing the danger of deception […]

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The Scam Jam

Last update: 2024-04-29 08:34:12

The Scam Jam

Recently, we’ve discussed how potential victims might be approached and manipulated into unexpected situations beyond their control. We’ve used simple scams to explore how human nature and psychology might drive us off a cliff, but the Jam Auction is one of the best examples of a con game in action to help us understand how […]

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Can Crypto Casinos Really Welch on a Bet?

Last update: 2024-04-26 08:41:50

Can Crypto Casinos Really Welch on a Bet?

There are two sides to this situation, and as players (especially advantage players), it’s essential we consider both angles. For customers, it might seem like a minefield of rules that give the casino the right to refuse winnings should any rule or regulation be breached. More shady gaming sites might build an “out” into any […]

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The Scam Jam: How Tiny Rewards and Repeated Actions Fool Victims

Last update: 2024-04-26 08:40:22

The Scam Jam: How Tiny Rewards and Repeated Actions Fool Victims

Once scammers have a fresh supply of suckers, there are countless ways to deceive them. Most often, they target individuals, but when potential victims are scammed in groups: Investing in crypto and online gambling can seem complicated once we delve deeper into various communities and forums (it is) but when it comes to being scammed, […]

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Into the Trap: How Con Artists Lure Victims

Last update: 2024-04-26 08:36:38

Into the Trap: How Con Artists Lure Victims

Con artists have an impressive arsenal of weapons designed to manipulate us into decisions we shouldn’t take (and wouldn’t under normal circumstances). We’ve discussed how we can increase personal defenses by being more aware of attempts to approach us, however: To understand how this happens, let’s step away from the world of gambling and investing […]

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Scholarship Opportunity for College and University Students: Exploring Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Adoption in Various Industries

Last update: 2024-04-25 06:48:57

Scholarship Opportunity for College and University Students: Exploring Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Adoption in Various Industries

Casinos Blockchain is excited to announce our second scholarship opportunity for full-time and part-time students college and university students eager to explore the implications of cryptocurrency adoption in different industries. In their scholarship essays, students should explore how cryptocurrency and blockchain have emerged as a disruptive force across various industries, including healthcare, supply chain management, and gambling. They should […]

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Crypto and Chance: Understanding the Habits of Today's Gamblers 

Last update: 2024-04-15 14:27:41

Crypto and Chance: Understanding the Habits of Today's Gamblers 

The fusion of cryptocurrency and gambling marks a notable development in the digital financial world. This combination has revolutionized transaction methods in the gambling industry and significantly influenced the habits of gamblers. As cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, gain traction in online gambling, understanding how they are reshaping gambling practices becomes essential. This article, informed by a […]

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