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Scam Alert: BTCCrest.com

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December 8, 2023 · 2 min read

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Is BTCCrest.com A Scam?

In our ongoing efforts to prevent investment fraud, Cybertrace has investigated BTCCrest.com operating as BTC Crest after a warning from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our analysis aims to inform and protect potential investors, especially those dealing with cryptocurrency investments.

Screenshot of the BTCCrest scam website

The FCA Warning

The FCA has identified BTCCrest.com as a potentially fraudulent trading website. The agency warns that this firm is offering financial services without the proper authorisation to do so, which is a significant red flag for potential investors.

Firm Details:

Name: BTCCrest

Website: www.btccrest.com

Cybertrace’s Investigation

Among other factors, our cyber investigators found several concerning signs including the fact that the website’s domain registration details are hidden, often a tactic to avoid accountability. Also, the website’s content and promotional strategies resemble those of known scam websites.

In addition, Cybertrace tested the btccrest.com domain on the prototype of ScamID v2. where the below results were observed indicating strong links with other known scam websites. ScamID v2. is the next generation in scam website detection and goes many layers deeper than traditional scam detectors. Further information on the upcoming release of ScamID can be found here: ScamID v2.

ScamID v2

Implications For Potential Investors

Dealing with BTCCrest.com poses a high risk. Transactions with unauthorised firms like BTCCrest.com are not protected by regulatory bodies, leaving investors vulnerable to fraud.

Cybertrace’s Advice

  • Always verify a firm’s status with regulatory bodies before investing.
  • Be wary of unsolicited and unrealistic sounding financial offers.
  • Invest only with reputable and authorised firms to safeguard your assets.
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Scam Alert: BTCCrest.com

If you’ve had dealings with BTCCrest.com or similar firms, please report them to regulatory authorities and Cybertrace. Our forensic techniques uncover scam networks, helping protect the community from further fraud.

Conclusion

Cybertrace remains committed to exposing online fraud and protecting investors. Trust our expertise for safe digital investment practices.

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2 comments

  • Claire 11 months ago

    I was scammed by btccrest, how can I retrieve my money?

    • Enquiries 11 months ago

      Hi Claire,

      Our team have reached out via email.

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