FBI Issued Advisory to Counter Crypto Scams in Investment
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing exponential growth, with tokens continuously gaining value and attracting new investors. However, this surge in interest has also led to a significant increase in crypto scams in the Investment sector. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raised warnings about this concerning trend and notes a 53 percent rise in crypto investment scams over the past year and it is in line with Immunefi's report on Crypto Loss.
Increase in Crypto Scams:
According to the FBI's latest report, fraudulent activities in the crypto investment ecosystem have resulted in approximately $3.94 billion in losses, marking a substantial increase from the $2.57 billion lost in similar scams in 2022. These scams primarily target inexperienced investors through social media platforms like Facebook and X, enticing them with promises of high returns on crypto-related investments. Scammers often employ fake websites and counterfeit tokens to deceive victims, ultimately leading to significant financial losses.
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