[speeder]

Of course, this is a prime time to get btc and sell it. Scammers probably are not expecting the price to climb much longer in short term.

[monsterix]

On the other hand I see this more like a concerted attempt to build mistrust against the virtual currency and its distribution network. Tinfoil hat anyone?

[Edit: Thank you for your lame negative votes, sad people. You can go further and ask for more negative power to vote this down and then just die negatively voting right here.]

[vlastik]

Another theory says that the webmasters are stealing the coins themselves. Perfect crime ;).

[monsterix]

Sure, makes sense but why would I steal millions when I could do billions? - though it's better to err on side of petty.

[lmm]

Once you get past about $5million you might as well cash it in there rather than take any more risks - you're set for life either way.

[fat0wl]

^ lmm would have sold the methylamine & quit cooking