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₿Cryptocurrency Scams

Cryptocurrency scams stole $6.57 billion in 2024 — the #1 scam category by losses. Includes fake trading platforms, pig butchering romance-investment hybrids, Bitcoin ATM fraud, rug pulls, and crypto payment demands. Individuals 60+ lost $2.84 billion to crypto scams alone.

$6.6Bin reported losses, 2024(IC3)47 919 complaints↑ 44% vs 2023
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Patterns Documented
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Confirmed Threats
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High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)

Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.

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All Patterns (85)₿ Cryptocurrency Scams(4)$6.6B💳 Payment & BEC Scams(9)$2.8B💻 Tech Support Scams(5)$1.5B🔓 Personal Data Breach(2)$1.5B🛒 Online Purchase Scams(5)💔 Romance Scams(3)🏛️ Government Impersonation(6)🏢 Corporate Data Breach(3)💼 Job & Employment Scams(6)🏧 Crypto ATM & Kiosk Scams(3)🥇 Gold Courier Scams(2)🪪 Identity Theft(3)🏠 Rental Scams(2)🔒 Extortion & Blackmail(1)🎰 Prize & Lottery Scams(1)🎣 Phishing & Smishing(3)📦 Delivery & Shipping Scams(4)🎭 Impersonation Scams(4)🤖 AI-Powered Scams(5)📱 Social Media Scams(2)📞 Telemarketing Scams(1)🏥 Healthcare Scams(1)🏦 Financial Service Scams(2)🔧 Service Provider Scams(2)🎗️ Charity Scams(1)🗳️ Election & Civic Scams(2)🧬 Synthetic Identity Fraud(2)🔄 Recovery Scams(1)

Threat Levels

CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern

Common Questions About Cryptocurrency Scams

How do I know if a crypto platform is a scam?▼
Check SEC/CFTC registration. Red flags: guaranteed returns, can't withdraw without fees, introduced by online strangers. Use Coinbase, Kraken, or other established exchanges.
What is pig butchering?▼
Scammers build fake romantic relationships over months, then convince victims to invest in fraudulent crypto platforms. Named for "fattening the pig before slaughter." FBI tracked 41,557 complaints and $5.8B in losses from this scheme in 2024.
Can I recover crypto lost to scams?▼
Rarely. Crypto is usually irreversible. Report to FBI IC3. Be wary of "recovery services" — most are scams targeting previous victims.
Why do scammers demand Bitcoin?▼
Bitcoin is irreversible, hard to trace, and instant. No government, business, or utility ever legitimately demands crypto payment.

📖 How to Use This Database

  • ✓Browse patterns to learn scammer tactics before you encounter them
  • ✓Share specific pattern pages with family members who may be targeted
  • ✓Use our scanner to check suspicious messages against all 85 patterns
  • ✓Report scams to FBI IC3 and FTC using links on each pattern page

⚖️ Important Information

This database is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Pattern data is derived from publicly available FBI IC3 reports and ongoing research.

ZeroScam does not guarantee detection of all scams. Always exercise caution and verify independently before sending money or personal information.

Not legal or financial advice. If you have been victimized, contact local law enforcement and file reports with FBI IC3 and FTC.

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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)

$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)

$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)