#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