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#18  Crypto & fraud

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Every now and then we hear a story of a victim losing a considerable sum of Bitcoin. In most cases, it was the result of an indirect hack, a phishing incident or a scam. In hindsight, all of these incidents are easily avoidable with the right security measures in place. Luno’s Head of Fraud, Nishan Maharaj, tells us what to look out for when dealing with crypto.
Season 2 / Episode 18 20 Jan 2020 English South Africa Investing · Technology

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