The ASIC device scams are getting a little fancier.

[Ferroh]

https://cryoniks.com

Obvious scam is obvious. Don't preorder these.

[snowcrashed]

...but but, the website is so fancy

[relm9]

Where did you even find this? Just curious.

[Xian01]

Well, trying to look on the bright side, you know Bitcoin is starting to gain mainstream traction when people start spending this much time and effort into concocting a scam.

I wonder if this device will run "Battlefield 4" when it ships later in 2013.

[iANDROID]

"CAN I USE MY FROSTBIT™ CRYONIC UNIT TO MINE FOR LITECOIN, PROCESS VIDEO, OR ANYTHING ELSE?
Yes. Yes. And Yes! Future firmware upgrades and software downloads will allow your current FrostBit™ 1000 Cryonic Bitmining units to do many additional system intensive tasks. Register for updates to learn more about the FrostBit™ 3D upgrade."

 

[snowcrashed]

For giggles I called their customer support number and you get a message saying "Telephone number 248-283-8835 can't take your call right now, please leave a message".  A landline in Detroit.  And if you want to pay for one of these fabulously fake machines, you have to send a wire transfer.

[redcomet]

Only payment option is wire transfer hmmm

ACCT 375011511310
ACCT NAME Cryoniks Inc.
SWIFT CODE: BOFAUS3N
ABA# 0260-0959-3
Amount Payable: $ 14,995

Nitrogen sourced from the atmosphere to cool the unit sounds pretty badass I must admit.

[Caesium]

Worlds first PC with on-board liquid nitrogen generator

[Ferroh]

Where did you even find this? Just curious.

They bought a press release here:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1265300

[redcomet]

Amateur sleuthing in Michigan's LARA database turned up

Searched for: CRYONIKS, INC.

ID Num: 05133X

    
Entity Name: CRYONIKS, INC.

Type of Entity: Domestic Profit Corporation
Resident Agent: RALPH R SAFFORD

Registered Office Address: 40900 WOODWARD AVE STE 275  BLOOMFIELD HILLS   MI  48304
Mailing Address:   MI

Formed Under Act Number(s): 284-1972          

Incorporation/Qualification Date: 4-16-2013

Jurisdiction of Origin: MICHIGAN

Number of Shares: 60,000

Year of Most Recent Annual Report:

Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors:

Status: ACTIVE   Date: Present

http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_corp.asp?id_nbr=05133X&name_entity=CRYONIKS,%20INC.

The Articles of Incorporation are also available for viewing - nothing interesting just the same registered agent name.

Someone else can take it from here

[redtwitz]

Man, they have a lot of imagination.

We mainly insist that FrostBit™ Cryonic Bitmining units be installed on level ground in a well-ventilated and dust-free room. During the first 24 hours, Nitrogen gas from the environment will be collected and stored within leaving a slightly Oxygen rich environment. NEVER run your FrostBit™ Cryonic Bitmining units running near an open flame.

Now I want a liquid nitrogen cooled 1 TH/s ASIC miner that does video processing...

[alxs]

Now I want a liquid nitrogen cooled 1 TH/s ASIC miner that does video processing...

lmao!!! 

[Etunem]

...but but, the website is so fancy

+1

[dwdoc]

Here's the email you get if you "pre-order":

Sending Funds
To send funds to Cryoniks, Inc., please ensure that the above provided information is correct. If you need help changing your billing or shipping address, or to modify your order, kindly contact Customer Support.

Wire Transfer Instructions


Bank of America NA
100 W. 33rd Street
New York NY 10001

ACCT XXXXXXXXXXXXX
ACCT NAME Cryoniks Inc.
SWIFT CODE: BOFAUS3N
ABA# 0260-0959-3
Amount Payable: $ 14,995
Wire Notes (Optional): CR-FB-50020

All amounts are in U.S dollars. Cryoniks, Inc. reserves the right to deny any transaction originating from non U.S sanctioned institutions or originating locations. If you have any questions or require assistance with your transfer, kindly contact Customer Support for immediate assistance. Upon receipt of funds, an email confirmation will be sent to you along with additional important information and further directions. Thank you for choosing Cryoniks, Inc.

Bank of America and the stylized "U.S Flag" logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America NA. All rights reserved.

Cryoniks™, Frostbit™, ASIC+ Cryonic Architecture™, and the stylized snowflake logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cryoniks, Inc USA. All rights Reserved. This message along with any attachments, is confidential, is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) and may contain information, which is covered by legal, professional, or other privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any copying, distribution, or use of this message or its attachments, or of the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, kindly destroy this message and its attachments and notify us at support@cryoniks.com immediately.

© 2013 Cryoniks Inc. All rights reserved.
 

[RoadStress]

How do we catch them now?

[billotronic]

Shit they are using Snakes Bank of America... its defintially a scam!

[clark3934]

After digging through some js, I found where they got the design from: http://www.bitwize.com.lb

Well, I assume whoever scammers probably stole the design from them, since Bitwize seems to be a legitimate Lebanese firm.


https://i.imgur.com/2pVRKsl.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/8sv9hNT.jpg?1

I haven't found the exact design yet, but I'm sure it's out there because there is no way a scammer would pay for this. Also, I searched through Bitwize's social media accounts, but couldn't find any explicit connection to Bitcoin, so I'm just going to assume whoever is behind Cryoniks started googling phrases that started with "bit", came across this website, and decided to steal a design.

[Matthew N. Wright]

I wouldn't be surprised if this was set up by Ed Trice.

[Operatr]

Quickly Robin, to the Coin Canary database!   

[pikeadz]

Amateur sleuthing in Michigan's LARA database turned up

Searched for: CRYONIKS, INC.

ID Num: 05133X

    
Entity Name: CRYONIKS, INC.

Type of Entity: Domestic Profit Corporation
Resident Agent: RALPH R SAFFORD

Registered Office Address: 40900 WOODWARD AVE STE 275  BLOOMFIELD HILLS   MI  48304
Mailing Address:   MI

Formed Under Act Number(s): 284-1972          

Incorporation/Qualification Date: 4-16-2013

Jurisdiction of Origin: MICHIGAN

Number of Shares: 60,000

Year of Most Recent Annual Report:

Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors:

Status: ACTIVE   Date: Present

http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_corp.asp?id_nbr=05133X&name_entity=CRYONIKS,%20INC.

The Articles of Incorporation are also available for viewing - nothing interesting just the same registered agent name.

Someone else can take it from here

I have family in that city.  I just might have my brother in law pay him a surprise visit.