👮‍♂️ Cryptocurrency fraud nearly doubles in 2023, FBI says

#Cryptocurrencyfraud increased 45% in 2023 compared to 2022, causing losses of more than $5.6 billion 💸

Cybercriminals’ techniques 🏴‍☠️ are diversifying, including fake tech support scams, emotional blackmail, and identity theft scams.

The FBI created the Virtual Assets Unit to combat these scams, but the increase in scams remains concerning 👀