Cryptocurrency scams: a guide

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By Luca Matteucci

AFP·

5 Sep, 2025 02:00 AM3 mins to read



The number of investment scams is mushrooming as the cryptocurrency sector flourishes on both sides of the Atlantic.

In the United States, cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether, accounted for 26% of fraud losses reported by consumers in connection with payment methods in 2024.

That compared with just 9% in