Some Reasons why there's an Increasing Crypto Scam Rate

[348Judah]

I believe there's a need for us to analyze the common reasons why many engage on cryptocurrency scams, the rate at which this occur and how the percentage of affected users contribute to either adoption of bitcoin or create more disbelieves among other people about cryptocurrency, there's no doubt about it that many assets had suffered great losses due to the  fraudulent activities of scam and hacking using various techniques and mode of operations, but I've take it a challenge to engage on the discussion to hear from the the community the reason why there's an increasing rate of scam.

The challenge here is to everyone of us, that we all complained of the daily increasing rate of cryptocurrency scam some were affected while other not yet, but have we not in one way or the other, directly or indirectly involved or contributed to scam rate, how have we found ourselves being in the best position to take full responsibility in fixing this challenge of increasing scam rate.

Why People Engage in Scamming

Some reasons to why there's an ever increasing scam rate in cryptocurrency are listed below, I don't need to explain those points further, they are direct and explanatory.

∆ Improper Education
∆ Iddleness and Joblessness
∆ Friends and Environmental Influence
∆ Lack of Parental Care/Bad Upbringings
∆  Uncontempted habbit and Greediness
∆ Bad Government
∆ Hunger and Poverty
∆ To Avenge/Revenge on someone

Common Examples of Scam and Approaches

Diagram illustrations on some ways they penetrate on users to launch their attacks and scam people.





Not being careful enough leads to misinformation by the crypto influencers because they are always finding an illegal means for survival, imposters on social media platforms pretend to be what and whom they are not and make use of games and collectibles, fake crypto investments platforms to launch a Phishing attack on crypto users.

References:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-avoid-cryptocurrency-scams
https://time.com/nextadvisor/investing/cryptocurrency/common-crypto-scams/amp/
https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/privacy-and-security/avoiding-phishing-and-scams/avoiding-cryptocurrency-scams
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams
https://www.coindesk.com/learn/2020/12/16/new-to-bitcoin-stay-safe-and-avoid-these-common-scams/

[Mbitr]

Is there actually any any solid evidence to suggest that crypto scams are increasing ?
It may be that they are reported more as crypto becomes more main stream?

If we look at this …

https://www.vox.com/recode/23153469/bitcoin-crypto-scam-report-ftc

Some factors that may skew any evidence to suggest they are increasing include
1. Just because a ransom is asked to be paid in crypto doesn’t mean it’s a crypto scam
2. Reported losses v unreported losses
3. Romance scams are still romance scams whether they are pid in crypto or FIAT
4. business and government impersonation scams- again these have been going on for years and have nothing to do with crypto - FIAT or crypto accepted !

I don’t mean to derail your thread OP, but It would be nice to have some solid evidence - which I’m sure would be hard to find ?

[BD Crypto]

They are some common scam tricks. And we must be aware when we see someone offering 2× return or something else.
New users should learn about crypto risks first so that they can make a good crypto journey.

I am also sharing some topics about scam tricks what I have shared before in this forum.

1. [Warning] Scammer In Forum Who Want to Steal Private Keys From New Users
2. SCAM ALERT!! BITCOIN.ORG website Hacked and Offering Double return.
3. Get-XLM.com Again XLM Scam Started
4. Bhayyaji.com A New Scam Trick

[lovesmayfamilis]

OP, no need to associate cryptocurrencies with scams. Fraudsters appeared exactly when the possibility of deception arose. And this, as you know, has been popular since the dawn of mankind.

Therefore, there will always be people who are ready to profit at the expense of others. And no matter how, the main thing is that deception is their way of existence.

If we talk about cryptocurrencies, then scams have been around for a long time, but again, as soon as the price value of any coin appears, scammers will immediately be ready to take away what they own from people.

That is life.

[aysg76]

The crypto scams have been prevailing in the market from a long time and billion dollars value have been transferred to the scammers wallets through these and you can see with the launch of new technology there is hidden bad actors that want to take advantage of people's greed and unawareness about that technology.

Like in past 2017 during ICO burst there was so many scams which continued after that time also and then DeFi scams in recent moves for example the Ronnin bridge scam worth $600 million without noticing.

See the image below to have a look at how these scams are for all these years :

   

If you say lack of resources to make them aware then you would find that most of these scams occur due to their greed and you need to apply common sense why would anyone be giving you free coins or double your investment with these manners and moreover there are many resources to make them aware about different ways of scamming but they didn't read them or ignore it.

For more scam information read this Chainanalyis Blog

[Z-tight]

The same reason why there are crypto scams, is the same reason why there are normal real life or physical crimes, in our society there are always going to be fraudulent people, criminals who want to take advantage of others and steal from them, if they use crypto, or they use fiat, it is all but the same thing, and that is that they want to steal from others.

The whole attention coming to crypto scam is unwarranted, and is just another way governments want to trick people to avoid bitcoin and crypto, it is not like there is a wave of crypto scam, at least it is no more than normal everyday crime all around the world, we should not play into that by popularizing the fake agenda that politicians are spreading about crypto and bitcoin.

If you can be scammed with bitcoin, then you can be scammed with fiat, it is all but the same procedure, the worry should be on educating the victim, and not trying to create a misconception about the financial instrument or currency used to take money from the victim.

[tranthidung]

One thing you forget to mention

• Crypto projects are open-source so it reduces work burden on developer team that don't actually want to build up a project but instead just want to steal money from investors
• Copy source code, fork it and here you go with a new crypto project.
• In last bull run, I knew crypto projects that can raise millions of dollar solely by attractive websites and white papers. No product at all. I don't know how will those developer team do in bear market?

[Rruchi man]

I believe there's a need for us to analyze the common reasons why many engage on cryptocurrency scams, the rate at which this occur and how the percentage of affected users contribute to either adoption of bitcoin or create more disbelieves among other people about cryptocurrency,

You know formerly, scammers woo their victims into going to the banks to make a deposit...It worked for them a while, but then the banks started clamping down on them and turning back some deposits to suspicious accounts, this created a problem for scammers. Scammers moved to something called "cash mailing" where they package the money and send via courier to someone who picks it for them and then forwards it to them in wherever location they may be, this method is also very risky and tasking for scammers.

With the start of crypto and how transactions can be made seamlessly to anonymous accounts directly eliminating the banks and their middleman,  scammers knowing this are taking full advantage of the crypto space and now channeling efforts to finding out new dubious methods tailored around cryptocurrency. This is a reason to me why crypto scam rate is increasing amongst the others listed.

[Upgrade00]

<snip>... into going to the banks to make a deposit...It worked for them a while, but then the banks started clamping down on them... <snip>

While banks and fraudsters were in a struggle to out play each other over the years; the idea that scams with fiat were not working or was on the decline is not exactly accurate.
By a huge margin, fiat is still the major means of scams and fraud. Cryptocurrencies are seemingly more convenient, but still does not mean it's more in use, scams involving it are just more reported.

[Mpamaegbu]

Is there actually any any solid evidence to suggest that crypto scams are increasing ?
It may be that they are reported more as crypto becomes more main stream?

That's just it! I believe the reason for such isn't far fetched too because it's the attitude of giving a dog a bad name just to hang it. There's so much bad press on cryptocurrency and the proponents of such are trying to run it down by making sure every little negativity of crypto doesn't go undetected.

Come to think of it, OP missed the most important thing that triggers scammers when it comes to cryptos and that's greed. Scammers like where the profit is.

[Kelvinid]

Not being careful enough leads to misinformation by the crypto influencers because they are always finding an illegal means for survival, imposters on social media platforms pretend to be what and whom they are not and make use of games and collectibles, fake crypto investments platforms to launch a Phishing attack on crypto users.

The saddest thing is that many are still unable to read and analyze if the project is a scam especially if they saw huge rewards and easy money - most of the time people got hooked up with such things due to some personal needs and Greediness. That will certainly make people become crazy about money that even miss determining if they are joining scam giveaways or not.

These scam issues will no longer stop as many people aren't changing their mindset and as well as their attitudes.

[abel1337]

Not being careful enough leads to misinformation by the crypto influencers because they are always finding an illegal means for survival, imposters on social media platforms pretend to be what and whom they are not and make use of games and collectibles, fake crypto investments platforms to launch a Phishing attack on crypto users.

The saddest thing is that many are still unable to read and analyze if the project is a scam especially if they saw huge rewards and easy money - most of the time people got hooked up with such things due to some personal needs and Greediness. That will certainly make people become crazy about money that even miss determining if they are joining scam giveaways or not.

These scam issues will no longer stop as many people aren't changing their mindset and as well as their attitudes.

People like these will be able to learn their lesson hard when the time they got scammed. These kind of people are the scammers target, The people who choose to be ignorant about doing research and only use their emotions about money are likely to be scammed by those scammers. Scammers can easily get away using crypto, It's more convenient to them that's why they are taking advantage of the technology.

[2stout]

Also, you have to be extra if not hypervigilant as the scammers continue to evolve and become more sophisticated.  You even see examples of the OG's getting scammed or close enough to it.

[ImThour]

Here are some quick tips on how not to get scammed -

1. No one in this world, In 2022, gives out free money to a stranger.
2. Dealing with altcoins/shitcoins will most likely get you to a stage where you get scammed. How? Metamask/Trust Wallet. BTC doesn't need these wallets.
3. If you don't use a hardware wallet, chances to get your funds stolen are way more than impossible.

Good Luck!

[Marvell1]

OP, no need to associate cryptocurrencies with scams. Fraudsters appeared exactly when the possibility of deception arose. And this, as you know, has been popular since the dawn of mankind.

Therefore, there will always be people who are ready to profit at the expense of others. And no matter how, the main thing is that deception is their way of existence.

If we talk about cryptocurrencies, then scams have been around for a long time, but again, as soon as the price value of any coin appears, scammers will immediately be ready to take away what they own from people.

That is life.

Scams are all around us, not just in the crypto world. They are rooted in human behavior and are not caused by crypto or any other tool.
Scams occur more often in crypto because scammers prey on the greed of investors, who enter the market expecting to make a quick buck without studying or working hard.

Whatever the environment, as long as we work hard to cultivate knowledge, learn from those who have gone before, don't be greedy, don't hurry, but go slowly step by step, we will avoid pitfalls.

[cryptoaddictchie]

2. Dealing with altcoins/shitcoins will most likely get you to a stage where you get scammed. How? Metamask/Trust Wallet. BTC doesn't need these wallets.

It depends on how you used metamask and trustwallet. Yes there are scams on altcoins but there are also good one. Total marketcap isnt composed sorely of bitcoin alone. Most scams comes from doing alts and shitcoins because there are people whom categorized with the OP's pointer but we shouldnt hate altcoins like it was created except bitcoin to being as scams. If you used defi then youll understand.

[Findingnemo]

The main reason for scam is money, when someone is in need of money and they don't have any resource to generate it then they have a choice to go in the wrong way so called scamming, the reasons can be unlimited because it varies from one and another, we also can see someone hacked banks all over the world to feed the poor people and the hacker poses with a smile when he charged for life time prison sentence.

If crypto scams are increasing then the usage of cryptos are increasing that's it but the job of reducing the crime is in the hands of laws and government.

[348Judah]

I Appreciate all suggestions and strong advise from you all, this gives more exposure to understand better in this.

The main reason for scam is money, when someone is in need of money and they don't have any resource to generate it then they have a choice to go in the wrong way so called scamming

That's right, many are really suffering out there and lack the mentoring to shape them into the right oath to follow, but instead they got influenced through many external constraints that led them to doing scam, we all can't have the said money equally and at the same time because destinies are different but there must be an assurance that everyone one is being able to afford the basic primary needs which are food, clothes and shelter.

[AakZaki]

The main reason for scam is money, when someone is in need of money and they don't have any resource to generate it then they have a choice to go in the wrong way so called scamming, the reasons can be unlimited because it varies from one and another, we also can see someone hacked banks all over the world to feed the poor people and the hacker poses with a smile when he charged for life time prison sentence.

If crypto scams are increasing then the usage of cryptos are increasing that's it but the job of reducing the crime is in the hands of laws and government.

Money can also be the main reason, because money is needed to improve the standard of living, giving some to people in need like bank hackers as you mean. But apart from that, the reason they commit fraud is because of greed, laziness and unemployment, so scammers create shortcuts to be able to make more money quickly.
Crime in crypto is on the rise, but crypto users are also more vigilant. some new methods of crypto scams are starting to emerge, but most of them are still using the old methods to target new users who really don't know anything about crypto.

No money and free gifts, if you get them without doing anything, please be aware.

[Sanitough]

OP, no need to associate cryptocurrencies with scams. Fraudsters appeared exactly when the possibility of deception arose. And this, as you know, has been popular since the dawn of mankind.

Therefore, there will always be people who are ready to profit at the expense of others. And no matter how, the main thing is that deception is their way of existence.

If we talk about cryptocurrencies, then scams have been around for a long time, but again, as soon as the price value of any coin appears, scammers will immediately be ready to take away what they own from people.

That is life.

Scamming is already part of our lives, not only in crypto. Even if the government creates a campaign for free education for the people, scamming will always be around. However, the rate of scamming in crypto is clearly high, as long as money is involved, i guess there will always be increase  rate of scamming. And for some people who got scammed, most likely its their own choice to be scammed. Otherwise, they have taken full responsibility and high caution in cases where scamming is mostly observed.