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Bitcoin

Mikebentley
Mikebentley Posts: 2 Newbie
in Savings & investments
Hi,
I have been reading websites on 'Bitcoin' which seem to be supported by Martin Lewis (MSE)??
Is this true as seems strange that this investment option has not appeared on MSE website, or maybe I've missed it.
If correct I would appreciate thoughts on security of investment and moreso personal bank details.
Many thks,
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  • ColdIron
    ColdIron Posts: 10,327 Forumite
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    Read this
    https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2018/03/martin-lewis-spread-word-dont-believe-scam-bitcoin-code-bitcoin-trading-ads/
  • Alexland
    Alexland Posts: 10,561 Forumite
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    It's certainly a scam advert. The same goes for anything endorsed by Dragons Den, Michael Parkinson, etc. Oh actually Michael Parkinson is a proper sellout...
  • TBC15
    TBC15 Posts: 1,521 Forumite
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    Alexland wrote: »
    It's certainly a scam advert. The same goes for anything endorsed by Dragons Den, Michael Parkinson, etc. Oh actually Michael Parkinson is a proper sellout...

    I suggest you remove this vicious slur regarding Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, I’m the proud owner of one of his Parker Pens and find it invaluable when I want to write stuff.:)
  • short_butt_sweet
    short_butt_sweet Posts: 333 Forumite
    TBC15 wrote: »
    I suggest you remove this vicious slur regarding Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, I’m the proud owner of one of his Parker Pens and find it invaluable when I want to write stuff.:)
    i once saw him parking his car. in berkshire, not in the sun. a textbook case of violating the trades description act.
  • AnotherJoe
    AnotherJoe Posts: 19,622 Forumite
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    Mikebentley wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have been reading websites on 'Bitcoin' which seem to be supported by Martin Lewis (MSE)??
    Is this true as seems strange that this investment option has not appeared on MSE website, or maybe I've missed it.
    If correct I would appreciate thoughts on security of investment and moreso personal bank details.
    Many thks,

    Mike, you need to ratchet up your scepticism dial much MUCH higher.
    How did you get to these websites? Facebook adverts? If so, that should tell, you all you need to know about Facebook as well, they don't care what carp they send your way as long as they are paid.
  • TBC15
    TBC15 Posts: 1,521 Forumite
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    short_butt_sweet wrote: »
    i once saw him parking his car. in berkshire, not in the sun. a textbook case of violating the trades description act.

    I think reports of Michael Parkinson parking his car in the Sun would probably defy the third law of thermodynamics, and also result in a hefty fine.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,164 Forumite
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    TBC15 wrote: »
    I suggest you remove this vicious slur regarding Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, I’m the proud owner of one of his Parker Pens and find it invaluable when I want to write stuff.:)

    Buy a crap policy but get a nice pen. The popular sales method when a product is so poor, it needs a gimmick to help sell it.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • TBC15
    TBC15 Posts: 1,521 Forumite
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    dunstonh wrote: »
    Buy a crap policy but get a nice pen. The popular sales method when a product is so poor, it needs a gimmick to help sell it.

    Parky would send you a free Parker just for enquiring.:money:
  • chucknorris
    chucknorris Posts: 10,795 Forumite
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    TBC15 wrote: »
    Parky would send you a free Parker just for enquiring.:money:

    It would probably also result with the persons name being added to a circulated 'sucker list'. Although some of course might be just acquiring the pen, with no intention of proceeding with the policy.
    Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop
  • Alexland
    Alexland Posts: 10,561 Forumite
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    chucknorris wrote: »
    Although some of course might be just acquiring the pen, with no intention of proceeding with the policy.

    But then you would be missing out on the carriage clock. In the 90s I would apply for ISP signup packs to get free floppy discs. The fun stopped when they moved to CDROM.

    Alex
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