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Hundreds of Bitcoin Wannabes Show Hallmarks of Fra...
> think their idea is legit and just inflate some numbers and their capabilities to get the money they need to prove it
how is that not "legitimate fraud?"
duskwuff
on May 17, 2018
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Because there's at least an actual idea, and an intent to execute on it. A lot of the fraudulent ICOs, on the other hand, don't even have that -- their real business plan is "take the money and run".
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how is that not "legitimate fraud?"