Bitcoin, virtual currency, has gained a lot of value in a few months. This highly speculative financial product attracts many savers, but also crooks. In France, complaints are multiplying.
This is the inevitable virtual currency: Bitcoin. The one that attracts savers, but also crooks. For several months, many websites promise returns up to 30%. Attracted by this easy money, this retired Puy-de-Dôme decides to contact them. The retiree is put in trust by his advisor and two first virtual profits. He then invested more than 55,000 euros, which he pays into accounts in Malta and Slovakia, when his bank calls him. Despite his reminders, the retiree will never see his savings and decides to file a complaint.
Dozens of complaints registered
However, the website is still there. The company would be officially based near London, UK, in a suburban lodge. We contacted them by posing as potential customers. According to them, there is no fear to have. Faced with these scams, the Bitcoin professionals, who are well established, call on users to be very cautious. Dozens of complaints have already been registered. One of the victims has even lost more than 700,000 euros.
