#CryptoScamSurge

Fraudulent operations are concerning, with more than 46,000 individuals 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 to¹:

*Types of cryptocurrency fraud:*

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

- *Fake projects*: Scammers create fake projects to collect 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.