The fraud involving #CryptoScamSurge is concerning, with over 46,000 people reporting losses exceeding one billion US dollars due to these operations since 2021.

To protect yourself, it is essential to stay informed and exercise caution... Here are some key points to pay attention to:

*Types of cryptocurrency scams*

- *Ponzi schemes*: These operations rely on new investors' money to pay old investors, ultimately collapsing when new investors disappear.

- *Fake projects*: Scammers create fake projects to raise money from investors and then vanish.

- *Hacking attacks*: Hackers breach accounts, wallets, or emails to steal funds.

- *Pump and dump*: Scammers artificially inflate cryptocurrency prices and then sell their assets at the inflated price.