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DeFi Wallet Scams: Real Cases and Tips to Protect Your Funds
The rapid growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) has opened the door to new forms of fraud: DeFi wallet scams. According to the CertiK Hack3d Q2+H1 Report, losses across the crypto space reached $688.1 million in Q2 2024, with phishing scams alone causing $433.7...
What Is a Skimmer? A Guide to Skimming Devices
The popular use of payment cards for transactions has opened the door to new forms of fraud: credit card skimming. In fact, according to The Business Research Company, the global payment card skimming market has surged from $3.16 billion in 2023 to $3.56 billion in...
Funds Transfer Fraud in 2024: Tactics and Prevention Tips
These days, almost everyone transfers money, whether it’s to pay bills, send gifts, or handle business. However, these transactions aren’t always secure. According to the Coalition, funds transfer fraud has risen by 15% annually, with the total amount claimed...
What Is Digital Wallet Fraud? 8 Common Examples to Avoid
Thanks to the digitalization of finances in recent years, digital wallets have become one of the most popular tools for users to manage their money without assistance. In fact, Capital One Shopping reports that globally, consumers are 127% more inclined to choose...
Scams on Twitter: 7 Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them
Social media scams are on the rise, with platforms like X (formerly Twitter) turning into ideal targets for scammers due to their large user base and real-time updates. According to the FTC, these scams have caused $2.7 billion in losses since 2021, with X being a key...
Scam Games: How to Spot and Avoid Gaming Frauds
Games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, attracting millions of players of all ages. However, this popularity has led scammers to target this niche by designing scam games to exploit players' trust, especially among younger audiences. A recent...
Ticketmaster Scams: Common Types and Prevention Tips
Going to concerts, sports games, or major events is an exciting experience, but purchasing tickets online isn’t always as safe as it seems. Research from Altia shows that over £6.7 million (around USD 8.5 million) was stolen from buyers through ticket fraud in the...
Crypto-Friendly Countries: Best Places to Invest and Grow
The use of cryptocurrencies is currently taking a distinct direction as they become part of people's daily transactions. Today, this market their total annual growth rate (CAGR) is an impressive 99%, far higher than the 8% growth rate of traditional payment methods...
Crypto Scam Lawyer: Get Help to Recover Lost Funds
With the rise in cryptocurrencies, scams have become far more common, with reported losses reaching $679 million in just the first half of 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Most of these scams result in total losses, particularly when there is a...