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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams

Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.

Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.

Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.

AccessTimeIconJul 22, 2020, 10:43 PM
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:34 AM
Apple's Steve Wozniak sued YouTube over crypto giveaway scams.

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