Latest reports indicate a significant increase in fraudulent activity in the cryptocurrency space, including the use of fictitious team members and fake websites, as well as posting misleading information about fundraising events and collaborations with high-profile industry figures.
As the cryptocurrency market recovers, more retail and institutional investors are attracted to the space, putting them at an all-time high risk of becoming victims of scams.
Fraud in the cryptocurrency space and its impact
A recent Bloomberg report exposed some worrying fraud in the cryptocurrency industry. Jakob-Moritz Eberl, a social scientist at the University of Vienna who has no connection to the cryptocurrency industry, was surprised to find his profile picture on the websites of two crypto startups called InfinityStakeChain and FlexyStakes, falsely labeled as a team member.