$BTC $ETH $BNB The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert on Friday, warning consumers about a surge in social media investment scams, particularly in cryptocurrencies. The FTC explained that scammers are increasingly targeting social media users on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Whatsapp with fraudulent investment opportunities, particularly in cryptocurrencies, adding: If you reply, the scammer will say they made a lot of money investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. They can offer you a special opportunity that guarantees big returns with little or no risk. But these are lies designed to convince you and get your money. (bitcoin.com)