🚨 Crypto Scams Surge in 2023! 🚨
Crypto-related scams and fraud skyrocketed by 45% in 2023, with losses exceeding $5.6 billion, according to a new FBI report released on Sept. 9.
Key Points:
- Over 69,000 complaints received by the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Investment scams were the most costly, accounting for 71% of losses (~$3.96 billion).
- Individuals over 60 were the most targeted, losing over $1.6 billion.
Common Scams:
- Investment scams
- Romance scams (pig butchering)
- Lottery scams
- Credit card fraud
- Extortion and ransomware
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