#CryptoScamSurge The surge in crypto scams in 2025 has been fueled by sophisticated tactics like AI-driven deepfakes and "pig butchering" romance scams, with losses estimated at $12.4 billion last year. Recent examples include a July 2025 scam where a fake LCX exchange froze user withdrawals, and a $243 million Bitcoin theft by a 19-year-old who leaked his identity on a livestream. Another case involved a fraudulent MEXC platform draining $310 from a user trading $ES tokens. Scammers also impersonated BlackRock on social media, stealing over $50,000 via fake trading platforms. AI-generated deepfake videos, like one mimicking Elon Musk, have swindled millions by promoting fake giveaways.