#CryptoScamSurge
Crypto scam surge alert! 🚨
In 2025, crypto fraud schemes have exploded across platforms—and AI is fueling the fire. From deepfake endorsements and pig-butchering romance scams to multi-stage token drain tricks and phishing signatures, new tactics are costing victims billions. 💸
Key stats:
Crypto scam losses hit $4.6 B in 2024, driven by AI-based social engineering and deepfakes
“Pig butchering” fraud grew nearly 40 % YoY in 2024, contributing significantly to overall losses
In Q1 2025 alone, blockchain experts report a 200 % surge in multi-stage illicit schemes using micro-transactions to build trust before draining wallets
Crypto phishing attempts jumped 83 % in 2024, with Kaspersky blocking over 10 million crypto-themed phishing hits
Protect yourself now:
Always verify investment offers via official sources and avoid clicking suspicious links
Never grant unlimited token approvals
Use hardware or cold wallets, 2‑factor authentication, and wallet‑scanning tools
Be wary of unsolicited contact asking for crypto investments
Be skeptical, stay secure, and help others stay safe too.