Scam-alert by Crystal Intelligence

Scam Library

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How Criminals Move Stolen Crypto Across Blockchains and What Users Need to Know

Cross-chain laundering lets criminals scatter stolen crypto across multiple blockchains within minutes. Here's how it works — and why fast reporting is the only real defence.

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Ethereum Is Still the Prime Target for Scammers

Crystal Intelligence found 98 major criminal incidents and over $2 billion stolen on Ethereum. Here's why ETH users face the highest risk — and what to do about it.

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The Growth of Cross-Border Crypto Fraud

Crypto crime is now global — scammers in one country, laundering in another, cash-out in a third. Learn why cross-border fraud makes speed of reporting critical.

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Political Memecoins and the Milei Disaster

The Milei memecoin rug pull stripped investors of $100M in hours. Here's how political and celebrity tokens exploit identity and trust — and what to check before buying.

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Understanding How Large-Scale Crypto Hacks Work

Billion-dollar exchange breaches follow the same playbook as consumer scams. Here's what the mechanics of major crypto hacks reveal about protecting your own wallet.

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Why Crypto Criminals Strike on Thursdays and Fridays

Crystal Intelligence data shows the largest crypto thefts happen at the end of the working week. Understand the weekly pattern criminals exploit and adjust your habits accordingly.

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How Criminals Exploit Social Media to Recruit Crypto Scam Victims

Scammers use Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn and more to identify and groom crypto victims. Learn the recruitment tactics being used right now, and how to spot them.

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The Rising Risk of Fake Investment Platforms

Fake investment dashboards show growing profits you can never withdraw. Learn how to spot fraudulent crypto platforms before they take your money.

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Phishing, Fake Apps, and Digital Impersonation

Criminals no longer hack code — they hack people. Discover how phishing, fake apps and impersonation are draining crypto wallets and what you can do to stay safe.

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How Criminals Use “Test Transactions” to Prepare Bigger Thefts

A tiny unexplained crypto transfer may not be spam — it could be a criminal testing your wallet. Learn the warning signs and how to respond before the real theft happens.

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Crypto Crime Is Evolving. What the New Data Means for Everyday Users

Fewer crypto attacks but far more stolen — discover what Crystal Intelligence's latest findings mean for ordinary users and why your scam report matters more than ever

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The ByBit Heist That Shocked the Crypto World

Here's what the largest single crypto theft in history reveals about the threats facing ordinary users — and why every report matters

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