[Beware Phishing Attempts from Sites Claiming to be CoinDesk]

Beware Phishing Attempts from Sites Claiming to be CoinDesk

As bitcoin becomes more popular and attracts mainstream users, scammers are resorting to tried-and-tested tricks like phishing emails and imitation websites to steal your funds. Known examples targeting CoinDesk are listed here: http://www.coindesk.com/phishing-alert/

Emails are similar to the one below. CoinDesk does not court advertising in this way. We have had a few reports of this. Please don't fall for it and pay out any BTC, as you won't have your banner appearing on CoinDesk. You will just lose your BTC.

[CoinDesk]

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"The potential regulation of UK bitcoin companies was discussed at a meeting this morning at the government’s headquarters, 10 Downing Street.

Hosted by the Number 10 Policy Unit, the Financial Innovators Summit was attended by a number of financial technology companies, UK regulators and government members."

http://www.coindesk.com/uk-policy-makers-discuss-bitcoin-regulation-at-10-downing-street/