🔥 #CryptoScamSurge: The Dark Side of the Crypto Bull Run 😎⚠️
As the crypto market surpasses $4 trillion and #bitcoin reaches $118,000, an alarming wave of digital scams is also taking off. The #CryptoScamSurge phenomenon reflects a 45% increase in crypto fraud compared to the previous year, with losses that could exceed $12.4 billion in 2024, according to Chainalysis.$BTC
📉 Most common tactics:
- Fake airdrops that steal access to wallets.
- Miracle trading bots that promise impossible returns.
- Fraudulent investment platforms that disappear with the funds.
- Phishing on trusted sites like CoinMarketCap and Cointelegraph, according to CZ.
- AI scams that impersonate voices, profiles, and even employers. $BNB
👥 Silent victims: Many victims don't report their identity out of fear or shame, allowing scammers to continue operating unchecked.
🛡️ How to protect yourself:
- Never share your private keys.
- Always verify the source before connecting your wallet. $XRP
- Be wary of promises of "guaranteed profits."
- Only use audited and regulated platforms.
💥 Key phrase: If the market goes up... so do the scammers. But your education is your best defense. 😎🔐🚀