The Securities and Exchange Commission set up HoweyCoins.com, a fake site to mimic other too-good-to-be-true coin offerings that have surged during the rise of bitcoin and other digital currencies, in order to help investors recognize investment scams, CNBC.com reported. The site details how investors can get in on the offer, which purportedly combines blockchain technology and travel. It even says HoweyCoins are registered with the U.S. government and will trade on an SEC-compliant exchange. The site also includes aspects that regulators view as common enticements to fraudulent offerings, such as a complex white paper, promises of guaranteed returns and a countdown clock showing how long you have left to get in on the deal.
