This is the story of the bitcoin trader and the TV series Dragons' Den and how crypto scammers falsely used Dragons' Den as a front for a Bitcoin scam. 

There are 21 million [Bitcoin](/coins/btc) in existence, and, right now, 16.3 million have been mined and are being traded. It is widely believed that the last Bitcoin will be mined by 2140. This has made investors, enthusiasts, and others interested in the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is the world's most popular cryptocurrency; it is digital money to replace traditional currencies. All Bitcoin transactions are processed by a technology called blockchain, which is considered revolutionary and has the potential of changing economics and finance.

And now, Bitcoin scammers are eager to get a hold of any Bitcoin they can, and they can go to any lengths. A recent story to hit the news is how scammers used images of stars of the popular TV show Dragons' Den to lure victims into giving them the digital currency Bitcoin.
It was the story of Bitcoin trader Dragons Den and a scam to take investors' money.

These scammers use social media to post these stars' images and fake quotes to lure their victims into the con. Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden, both stars on the show, were among those whose images were used to lure unsuspecting victims.

Bitcoin trader platform claims that they offer automatic trading that helps customers make over $10,000 daily. Even claiming their customers work 20 minutes a day. Stars of Dragons' Den were a front for these outrageous claims. It was claimed that Jones invested £2 million for a 25% share, and it was falsely stated that Meaden invested £250 to test the service and made £100 in profits in eight minutes.

This isn't the first time scammers have pulled off scams like this, using pictures of famous people to lure people into making investments that are scams. Images of other Dragons' Den stars have been misused for scams like this.

In March of 2018, scammers used the faces of the stars on the Irish version of the show to promote their scam activities. These people use the faces of famous people or business magnates to lure victims because they are influential and can easily convince victims and people into making investments. The faces of business leaders Elon Musk and Bill Gates were used to scam victims in 2020.

## Dragon Den Denied Any Involvement

Dragons' Den strenuously denied involvement in this scam. Meaden herself said it's essential to do a thorough check before making online transactions because online fraud is rampant and sophisticated.

Does it sound like it might be too good to be true? Then it probably is. Online crypto scams are everywhere now and it's advisable to take care before committing to any investment online, especially where outrageous profits are promised.


Bitcoin Trader, Dragons' Den Scam. A Warning

[The Dragons' Den](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006vq92) Bitcoin is a scam and they have stolen a lot of money from people. We will look at what Dragon's Den Bitcoin is, how you can spot this scam, and how to prevent yourself from being scammed.

The famous TV show Dragons' Den name has been used to promote illegitimate products on the Internet. Many people have lost money by investing in bogus schemes and products.

Firstly, Dragons' Den Bitcoin is not real. It was created by someone who wanted to make money from people looking for an easy way to invest in Bitcoin. It is fake. We will discuss what makes this phony investment so appealing and why people fall for it.

## What is Dragons' Den?

Dragons' Den, produced by the BBC, is a popular UK TV show. It's a reality show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to experts in the business field and ask for investments. The show is famous worldwide and there are many spin-offs in other countries. The show features a panel of investors known as "dragons" who are willing to invest their own money in business ideas that they like. The Dragons' questions, interrogations, and demands can be intimidating. However, the participants are always up for the task.

## What is the Dragons' Den Bitcoin scam?

The Dragons' Den Bitcoin scam is a fake investment opportunity created to steal your money. It claims, falsely, that it is associated with the popular BBC show. The scam has different versions, but all have one thing in common: they ask you for money in exchange for an investment opportunity that does not exist. The scammers use high-pressure tactics to convince you to invest in their fake Bitcoin trading platform and steal your money. They present you with false claims about what will happen if you do not act on their offer.

Scammers have been luring unwitting investors into trading with their money by exploiting photographs of personalities from the TV show Dragons' Den. Their photographs and comments have enticed users into a get-rich-quick Bitcoin scam on websites and social media.

The Dragons Den Bitcoin scam is an example of how fake sites use the names of well-known public figures, celebrities, and TV shows to promote a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s not a real investment opportunity.

We are seeing a new twist on a classic cryptocurrency fraud, and victims are being duped out by scammers who promise high returns on investments in Bitcoin.

So far, some of the versions of the Dragons Den Bitcoin scam include:

- A fake news report claiming Deborah Meaden, one of the original investors on Dragons' Den, made a £250,000 investment in Bitcoin after seeing how it had been making people huge fortunes.
- A fake interview with Sarah Davies and Jenny Campbell, two new investors on Dragons' Den, claiming they had invested in Bitcoin after they saw how it was helping people make money.
- A fake interview with Peter Jones claiming he was starting a Bitcoin investment program after seeing how it had been making many people rich.

The fraudsters present themselves as legitimate businesses and offer exceptionally high returns on investment. But rather than investing your money, the fraudsters are stealing it. They use fake celebrity endorsements to convince people that the "opportunity" is genuine.

These scammers have no relation to the real Dragons, but hope people will be fooled into sending money for cryptocurrency investments. There are legitimate ways to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but you must research these thoroughly before investing your money.

## What to look out for:

If you're offered an amazing opportunity to invest in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency out of the blue, proceed with extreme caution – or avoid it altogether! These fraudsters are highly convincing and manipulative, often using very subtle tactics to lure you in.

The BBC has investigated several Bitcoin trading platforms and found that some are legitimate, but others are not.

It is reported that some people have lost up to £200,000 after being lured into scams by fake social media posts.

The scammers promised high returns for investors.

They'll tell you that Bitcoin is about to explode onto the mainstream market. This isn't true.

## Conclusion

Dragons' Den bitcoin is a scam. It is not legit. It's a fake get-rich-quick scheme that promises investors huge profits within a short period. People should carry out thorough checks before putting any money into schemes, especially those they hear about through unsolicited emails or adverts online.

For more Business news, see [here](/news/category/crypto-business-news).


Dragons’ Den Bitcoin: Legit or a Scam? 

You need to take care to avoid becoming the victim of crypto cons, and a new alert has been issued about visiting popular websites.

The [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/) has warned that slightly misspelled versions of the URL, or website address, of popular cryptocurrency exchanges are being snapped up and could be used by scammers. The aim, it seems, is to take advantage of people who want to access a genuine site, but type too quickly and make a mistake.

## Misspelt URLs- Watch Out

It points to a Brazilian man who paid more than $200,000 for a handful of domains which looked like misspelt URLs of well-known crypto sites.

The article, by [Jeremy B. Merrill](https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jeremy-b-merrill/), adds: ‘The high price paid for the web addresses, sometimes called domains, indicates someone thinks they’ll make a substantial profit. Domains ending in dot-com cost around $10 per year and scammers often rely on ones that are even cheaper.’

It quotes Stony Brook University computer science professor Nick Nikiforakis as saying: ‘There’s a very real monetisation opportunity. If someone steals your credentials, they can immediately start transferring your money out of your account.’

Merrill’s article continues: ‘And, if they do, users have no recourse, Nikiforakis said, especially because they’ve lost cryptocurrency, rather than regular money. Cryptocurrency, a form of digital money that has lately soared in price, relies on cryptography to make sure that only the owner of a “wallet” can spend the money it contains. But, once that wallet is stolen, that security works to protect the thief, meaning it’s nearly impossible to get it back — even with a court order.’

##  The Real McCoy

The Washington Post admits that it is unclear whether cryptocurrency owners have lost money to the typo websites. However, some of the websites hosted on URLs which appear to be typos of genuine crypto companies do mirror the look of the real McCoy.

The article observes that companies often buy up mistyped versions of their real web addresses to protect users against potential attacks.

Nikiforakis evaluated one of the typo URLs at The Washington Post’s request and said it ‘showed tell-tale signs of a “phishing tool kit” that provides a ready-made way to spoof common websites’.

The article adds: ‘Nikiforakis believes that such expensive domain names could be using spearphishing — a phishing campaign aimed at a small number of handpicked people. “You’re not going after me and you with a few hundred bucks in your accounts, but people with millions of dollars in their crypto accounts,” he said.

‘That contrasts with the typical business model for phishing attacks, which tend to use large numbers of cheap domains, to minimize the costs of detection. “If I buy a .xyz \[domain\] for one dollar and I can make two dollars by the time someone blocks me, I’m ahead,” he said.’

How to Avoid a Crypto Scam

'Squid Game' token has recently collapsed as it is revealed to be a scam. The token was inspired by the popular Netflix series, Squid Game.

The pre-sale for Squid Game Tokens got off to a ridiculous start on 25 October, which saw the price of one token rise to $196. Within days it had plummeted back down to just below $20.

Gizmodo has traced some transactions made by the site's founders that appear to reveal plans to move funds into offshore bank accounts.

## Reddit Thread

A Reddit thread from 29 October posted by a user called Squid\_Help tried to dispel rumours that the project was a scam. They claimed that "SquidCorp's founders have been working on the project late into the night and at weekends for several months now". The post has since been deleted, according to Gizmodo.

This type of scam is usually known as a 'rug pull' by crypto investors. It's when promoters of an ICO use fake claims to try and generate hype in order to pump up the value of their tokens, before cashing in. The scam was popularised by Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort and is often known as a 'pump and dump' scheme. This is where people would buy stocks that had been tipped off to some type of positive news.

## Watch Out For Scams

The value of cryptocurrencies can be extremely volatile, which means it's easy for scammers to make money this way. There are other, more sophisticated variants of the scam that are harder to protect against.

Many people had their doubts after the website for the token had misspellings and grammatical errors. The website and social media pages have since disappeared.


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