A few days ago, I saw an outrageous news story: a 13-year-old boy in Changsha was disguised as a 'cryptocurrency expert' by a gaming friend using AI face-swapping technology, tricking him out of 140,000 yuan of his New Year's money. In the end, it was discovered that the so-called 'internal coin recommendation group' and 'profit screenshots' were all forged. Seeing this made me both heartbroken and angry. The reason such low-level scams can repeatedly succeed is that too many people take 'messages from social platforms' as 'authoritative news' and treat the scammers' rhetoric as 'wealth passwords.'
Today's valuable topic: How to distinguish between 'true and false news' in the cryptocurrency world and avoid 'information traps.' In this era of widespread AI technology, the cost of fake news is getting lower, with fake platforms, fake experts, and fake information everywhere. However, by mastering three identification techniques, you can filter out 90% of scams.
The first tip: Check the source of information. Truly valuable cryptocurrency news comes from authoritative financial media, regulatory agency websites, and official exchange announcements, not from WeChat groups or personal social media posts with 'rumors.' For example, if someone sends you a video of 'a big shot recommending a coin,' don't get too excited right away; check the original source of the video, use reverse image search tools to verify the person's identity. Even the most realistic AI face-swapping can have subtle flaws—such as unnatural facial expressions or mismatched voice and lip movements. Last year, a 'cloud mining' scam was uncovered in Beijing, where scammers used fake photos and AI-generated press releases to defraud, involving up to 200 million. If the victims had checked the source a bit more, they wouldn't have suffered such losses.
The second tip: Verify the logic. All reliable investment news has a complete 'logic chain,' while scams only have 'temptation points.' For instance, if someone says, 'This coin will definitely rise by 50% in three days because an institution is entering,' you need to ask yourself: Who is this institution? Is there public holding data? Does the project itself have any technological breakthroughs or real-world applications? If the other party only shows you profit screenshots but cannot answer these questions, it is 100% a scam. When I analyze information, I cross-verify any news I encounter. For example, if I see 'a project has obtained an international license,' I will go to the regulatory agency's official website of the corresponding country to check the filing. Last year, I discovered a project that forged a license, and I immediately warned my community, helping many avoid the pitfall.
The third tip: Beware of 'emotional blackmail.' Scammers are best at manipulating people using 'fear of missing out' (FOMO), such as 'If you miss this coin, you'll miss the next Bitcoin' or 'Only 3 spots left; if you don't join the group now, it'll be too late.' Remember this: If there's a truly guaranteed opportunity, no one will be eager to tell you. The experienced players I know never impulsively invest based on others' casual remarks; they all have their own information filtering systems and only trust verified news.
The cryptocurrency market is one of information asymmetry; those who can discern true and false information can seize the initiative. Stop wasting time scrolling through those unnutritious 'get-rich-quick stories' and spend more time learning how to identify news and verify information; this is the most practical skill for avoiding pitfalls. Follow me, and next time I will compile a list of 'authoritative information sources in the cryptocurrency space' to help you eliminate the possibility of being scammed from the source. After all, in the cryptocurrency world, protecting your capital is essential for seizing opportunities!
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