$FUN $GNS $MOVE Old fraudulent schemes, such as phishing, pump-and-dump, and fake ICOs, are still relevant today. Especially for newcomers — they are more likely to fall victim to crypto scammers due to their limited experience and lack of financial literacy.

A classic example is the airdrop phishing scheme. Scammers send the victim a gift token, and when the user attempts to receive it, they are redirected to a phishing site where they confirm a malicious transaction. As a result, all funds are withdrawn from the victim's wallet to a hidden account of the criminals.

Despite numerous warnings in the media and other communication channels, such schemes continue to gain traction due to trust in free giveaways and the lack of financial literacy among newcomers in the crypto market.

Technological trends do not bypass unscrupulous participants in the crypto market. For example, Web3, AI, DAO, NFT, and DeFi technologies, which legitimate startups use for their intended purposes, are exploited by scammers as an advanced way of deception. As a result, inexperienced investors find it harder to see the differences between fraud and innovative startups.