#CryptoScamSurge

💸 Crypto Scam Surge 2025

Over $2.17 billion stolen in just 6 months—highest ever.

🔹 Top Scam Types:

AI Deepfakes & Voice Cloning (fake Elon Musk, relatives)

Romance + Investment Scams ("Pig Butchering")

Phishing & Wallet Poisoning

Fake Crypto Apps, Jobs, Bots

🔹 Hotspots:

India 🇮🇳 & Indonesia 🇮🇩 see 200%+ spike

Seniors targeted most—$4.8B lost in U.S. alone (65+)

🔹 Major Hacks:

ByBit: $1.5B (North Korea-linked)

CoinDCX: ₹365 Cr ($44M) in India

🔐 Stay Safe Tips:

✅ Verify before sending

✅ Never pay “taxes” to withdraw

✅ Avoid “guaranteed return” schemes

✅ Protect seniors from scam calls/messages