HYIP SCAMS - We need to do something

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Hello Friends,

HYIP Scams have a long history in the internet.
And with bitcoin HYIPS, almost 99.99% turn out to be scammers.

And the most disturbing part popular websites like BitcoinTalk are being used as "baits"
by these scammers... so sad.


Don't you think we need to do something about this???

I personally have been scammed many times. Almost every little satoshi I earned from faucets have been eaten up by scammy Hyips.

I have started this thread so that at-least here at BitcoinTalk web can take some steps so that
new users wont get their bitcoins lost.

Suggest your ideas that can be implemented so this problem can be curbed.

One suggestion I would like to give is that "newbie" users should not be allowed to directly post any
new Hyip program. Instead they would be required support from any senior member and that senior member will post the
information about the HYIP.

Another suggestion can be some fixed "security deposit" system here before allowing the hyip be posted here.



Go on friends,
post your views and suggestion so that admins and senior users here will take note and maybe could do something about this problem.


Good day.
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Here we examine the butthurt user. Always falling for obvious scams, then bitching about them.

If it's a hyip, it will scan some time or another. Don't even bother investing. Most don't pay out, and some will just fall randomly. You say you've lost to multiple hyips, then you should have learned your lesson. Don't invest in surefire ponzis.

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[justspare]

If we removed the "investor based games" section then it'll be easier for a newbie to fall into one of those ponzi scams.

There are warnings as well when you are in the investor based games section which basically suggests to you that these are all ponzis, do not believe them etc., so I believe the admin is already doing what he can and there is nothing more he should do.

[hikedoon]

Hello Friends,

HYIP Scams have a long history in the internet.
And with bitcoin HYIPS, almost 99.99% turn out to be scammers.

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I personally have been scammed many times. Almost every little satoshi I earned from faucets have been eaten up by scammy Hyips.

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Good day.

So, what exactly is your problem? Are you a slow learner or just let greed get the best of you? The vast majority of these scams are quite easy to spot.

 He's not a slow learner.   He's a HYIPocrite.

[phibay]

bitcointalk and forum members/staffs never lacked of warning users about HYIPs and ponzis, i don't think we need something to do other than warning users. its up to you if you will let hyip and ponzis scam you. personally i've been scammed many times but i never whined (except on my newbie days )

[XinXan]

Hello Friends,

HYIP Scams have a long history in the internet.
And with bitcoin HYIPS, almost 99.99% turn out to be scammers.

<snip>

I personally have been scammed many times. Almost every little satoshi I earned from faucets have been eaten up by scammy Hyips.

<more snippage>


Good day.

So, what exactly is your problem? Are you a slow learner or just let greed get the best of you? The vast majority of these scams are quite easy to spot.

 He's not a slow learner.   He's a HYIPocrite.

HAHA. It's extremely hard for someone to get scammed by HYIP's or ponzis, really. Only a few of them even try to hide the fact that they are ponzis, like 99% of them tell you already they are a scam yet people still give them money, then complain??? I don't know, humans..