#CryptoScamSurge

In 2025, global warnings intensified about a new wave of fraud in the world of digital currencies, under the hashtag CryptoScamSurge, as scams targeting both new and experienced investors doubled.

According to reports from specialized agencies like Chainalysis, losses from fraud in the crypto market exceeded $9.9 billion in 2024, with expectations to surpass $12 billion in 2025. Among the most notable of these frauds is the use of fake videos utilizing artificial intelligence (Deepfake) featuring celebrities like Elon Musk promoting fake projects, deceiving thousands of users worldwide.

The phenomenon of "Pig Butchering" scams also spread, where scammers pretend to establish long-term personal or investment relationships with victims before suddenly siphoning off their funds. This type alone caused losses exceeding $5.5 billion in just one year.

Statistics indicate that 32% of these scams start through social media platforms like Facebook and X, while Telegram and WhatsApp account for 31%, and Instagram and TikTok make up 19%.

The launch of the hashtag CryptoScamSurge aims to raise awareness, urging users to verify information sources, avoid trusting quick profit promises, and adopt security measures such as two-factor authentication and cold wallets.