Ponzi & Pyramid Schemes
Scammers lure victims with promises of high returns. Instead of legitimate investments, they use funds from new investors to pay earlier ones, creating a cycle of deception.
What Is Blockchain Scams?
Blockchain scams involve deceptive schemes where fraudsters misuse blockchain or cryptocurrency platforms to trick individuals. The decentralized and often anonymous nature of these technologies makes them ideal tools for carrying out fraud.
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ICO Scams
Fraudulent projects raise money through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), then vanish with investor funds, never delivering a real product or service.
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Pump-and-Dump Schemes
Scammers hype up a low-value cryptocurrency with false claims to inflate its price. Once enough investors buy in, they sell off their holdings, crashing the value.
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Rug Pulls
Developers raise funds through DeFi projects and then abandon them or withdraw all liquidity, leaving investors unable to sell their tokens.
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Fake Crypto Exchanges
Bogus platforms entice users with appealing rates. After deposits are made, the exchange either locks access, manipulates prices, or shuts down completely.
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Giveaway Scams
Impersonating celebrities or influencers, scammers promise to multiply crypto sent to them. Victims send funds but receive nothing in return.
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Cloud Mining Scams
Fake companies offer mining services with guaranteed returns. They may pay out initially to build trust, then disappear with the rest of the funds.
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Impersonation Scams
Fraudsters pose as official crypto companies, support agents, or well-known figures to steal money or sensitive information.
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Fake Airdrops
Victims are promised free tokens in exchange for signing up on malicious sites or sharing private keys, often leading to stolen funds or compromised wallets.