Most Common Types of Scams on
#CriptoScamSurge Discussions under the hashtag typically alert to the following types of fraud:
1. Deepfakes and Fake Lives: Scammers stream old videos of figures like Elon Musk, Michael Saylor, or Vitalik Buterin on YouTube or other social networks, overlaying graphs that promise to double any amount of crypto sent to a specific address. The use of AI to manipulate audio and video makes these scams even more dangerous.
2. Fake Airdrop Scams: Criminals create mirror websites of legitimate projects that are about to launch an airdrop (free token distribution). They promote these sites on social media, and when the user connects their wallet to "claim" the tokens, they sign a malicious transaction that drains all their funds.
3. "Pig Butchering": A more elaborate and cruel scam. The scammer spends weeks or months building a trust relationship (often romantic) with the victim online. After establishing the bond, they convince the victim to "invest" in a fake crypto platform that they control, guiding them step by step as they deposit more and more money, until they disappear with everything.
4. Rug Pulls in Meme Coins: Anonymous developers launch a new meme coin on the BNB Chain or another low-cost network, generate hype, attract liquidity, and at a peak moment, withdraw all the liquidity from the trading pool, causing the token price to drop to zero instantly and disappearing with the investors' money.
What is the Purpose of the Hashtag?
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#CriptoScamSurge functions as a decentralized alert system. Its purpose is:
Educate: Teach newcomers about existing risks.
Real-Time Alerts: Quickly disclose new fraudulent websites, scammer addresses, and emerging tactics.
Raise Awareness: Reinforce the importance of fundamental security practices, such as using hardware wallets (cold wallets), distrust of easy profit promises, and thorough verification of any link.