Rising crypto scams lead to $2.3 billion in total losses in 2024
Losses from scams utilizing fake seed phrases and wallet traps highlight the need for better crypto vigilance.
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A Regula survey highlighted that crypto firms lost over $440,000 on average to deepfake attacks in 2024.
Malone Lam and co-conspirator exploited victim's trust through fake support calls, extracting over $274 million in crypto.
Fraudsters impersonated agents to con professional football clubs, totaling €60,000 in redirected salaries to their accounts.
Fraudsters posed as government officials, luring investors with false promises of renewable energy profits.
Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchain networks were increasingly targeted by malicious actors duing the period.
CFTC collaborates with the SEC, FINRA, and others to fight crypto scams exploiting online relationships and draining billions.