#CryptoScamSurge

**🚨 #CryptoScamSurge: How to Spot & Avoid the Latest Crypto Scams (2024 Edition)**

Crypto scams are evolving – here’s how to protect your assets in this dangerous landscape:

### **🔴 Top 5 Scams in 2024**

1️⃣ **Fake Airdrops** – "Claim your free $ETH!" (steals wallet access)

2️⃣ **Phishing Bots** – Fake Elon/CZ accounts pushing scam links

3️⃣ **Rug Pulls** – Memecoins that dump 100% post-launch

4️⃣ **AI Deepfakes** – Fake videos of Vitalik/Saylor endorsing scams

5️⃣ **Fake Exchanges** – "Too-good-to-be-true" trading platforms

### **✅ How to Stay Safe**

✔ **Never share seed phrases** (real projects won’t ask)

✔ **Verify ALL contract addresses** (use Etherscan/CoinGecko)

✔ **Bookmark official sites** (avoid Google ads)

✔ **Use hardware wallets** for large holdings

### **🚨 Red Flags**

❌ "Double your crypto!" promises

❌ Unverified Telegram/Discord admins DM’ing you

❌ Websites with poor grammar/typos

💬 **Have you been scammed? Warn others below!** 👇 #CryptoSecurity