#CryptoScamSurge

The "CryptoScamSurge" describes a dramatic escalation in cryptocurrency-related fraud and theft, with over $2.17 billion already stolen by mid-2025, exceeding total losses for all of 2024. This surge is fueled by increasingly sophisticated tactics like "pig butchering" romance scams, address poisoning, fake giveaways, and pump-and-dump schemes. AI and deepfake technologies are increasingly weaponized to create convincing impersonations and fraudulent content. Both individuals and centralized exchanges remain prime targets, underscoring the critical need for enhanced security awareness and robust protective measures in the evolving crypto landscape.