Crypto scams spike as meme coins, weak laws fuel $2.1B crime wave
Over 50% of some crypto protocol volumes involve stolen funds. $2.1 billion stolen via crypto hacks so far in 2025. Tron blockchain “Black U” market worth up to $10 billion.…
Crypto ATM scams in Australia cause over AUD 3.1 million in losses
Over 150 unique scam reports filed with ReportCyber during the period. Average loss per victim exceeded AUD 20,000. Crypto ATMs in Australia surged from 40 in 2022 to over 1,800…
Crypto pig butchering scams wiped out $3.6 billion in 2024: report
Crypto scams around pig butchering saw crypto users lose over $3.6 billion in 2024. This reflects a 40% surge in the past year. Pig butchering scams hit highest in 2024…
Airdrop Scams in Crypto and How to Avoid Them
Airdrop Phishing Scams Airdrop scams are phishing attacks using fake websites, emails, and social media accounts to trick users into claiming a fake airdrop. This usually entails convincing ...
10 NFT Scams to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Them
Table of Contents 1. NFT Price Manipulations 2. Phishing Scams 3. Wallet Hacks or Security Breaches 4. Fake NFT Giveaway Programs 5. Identity Theft And Fake Mints 6. NFT ...
NFTs worth $100 million lost to scams in past year: Elliptic
The average NFT theft was valued at around $300,000. A record 4,600 NFTs stolen… The post NFTs worth $100 million lost to scams in past year: Elliptic appeared first on…
Crypto scams are down while hacks and stolen funds are up: Chainalysis midyear report
Chainalysis’s mid-year report indicates that cryptocurrency scams have decreased while hacks and stolen funds… The post Crypto scams are down while hacks and stolen funds are up: Chainalysis midyear report…