#CryptoScamSurge **⚠️ Crypto Scam Surge Post-Bitcoin’s 2025 ATH: Real Cases to Know ⚠️**

Bitcoin’s $123,153 peak in July 2025 has sparked a crypto boom, but scammers are thriving, with $2.17B stolen in H1 2025, outpacing 2024’s total. Real incidents highlight the risks:

- **WazirX Hack (India, 2024)**: Hackers, likely Lazarus Group, stole $230M in $ETH, $MATIC, and $USDT from WazirX’s wallet, exposing centralized exchange flaws.

- **Fake XRP Airdrop (Global)**: Fraudsters mimicked Ripple’s CEO on X, luring victims into phishing sites with fake $XRP giveaways, costing millions.

- **ByBit Heist (2025)**: A $1.46B $ETH hack hit ByBit, the largest crypto theft ever.

- **California Blackmail (2025)**: A retiree lost $50,000 in $BTC to scammers demanding payment over fake webcam footage.

- **Froggy Coin Rug Pull (2024)**: This DeFi scam saw developers drain millions, crashing the token.

**Protect Yourself**: Use hardware wallets, verify URLs, avoid unsolicited offers, and report scams to the FTC/IC3. Stay vigilant!