Turkish media states that authorities are investigating an alleged Dogecoin mining scam that left the investors helpless after amassing $119 million worth of deposits. During Aug. 23rd report from local channel TV100 broke the news, with police recognizing an online character known under a pseudonym as ‘Turgut. V” as the scheme’s suspected operator. It is reported that Turgut solicited investments from 1,500 Turkish citizens, inventing up excitement for the Dogecoin “mining” operation at in-person networking events held at luxurious locations with using Telegram group online. Investors were promised returns of 100% in 40 days and reportedly paid returns for around 3 months. Investors were told that the Dogecoin that they sent would use latest equipment to mine DOGE. Just like Bitcoin, Dogecoins are made through proof-of-work mining. Where network participants fought to validate transactions and develop the next block by algorithmically solving complex equations. The miner tha
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