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How Do Crypto Scammers Hijack Your Mind? Expert Insights on Avoiding Pitfalls crypto fraud crypto risk crypto scams Apr 01, 2025

The crypto landscape is brimming with opportunities yet fraught with danger. Scams and bad actors are rampant, leaving many hesitant to participate. But is the crypto world really that perilous? And how can you safeguard yourself from becoming a fraud victim, whether you're new to the game or you've...

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The Bybit vs. Safe Custody: Liability Blame Game and the Slippery Slope of Risk crypto fraud crypto risk crypto scams crypto security Mar 21, 2025

The crypto space is buzzing with the latest drama on the record $1.5 billion centralized exchange hack and the resulting blame game. The spotlight is on Bybit and Safe Custody locked in a "he said, she said" battle over who's responsible.

It's a familiar pattern where a sophisticated attack occurs,...

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Tips for Spotting Crypto Scams crypto fraud crypto scams Jul 14, 2024

Am I in a crypto scam? 

You gotta love crypto, but you've got to be alert and vigilant for crypto fraud and scams. You should constantly be asking yourself, "Am I in a crypto scam?" or "Am I about to get scammed?" it's essential to recognize the warning signs and how to navigate the ecosystem. Let'...

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Deepfake Scams in Crypto: What You Need to Know crypto fraud crypto risk crypto scams Feb 01, 2024

What are deepfakes?

Deepfakes are the synthetic manipulation of anyone’s likeness in any medium for the purpose of tricking people into believing something false or stealing their money. Fakes of objects, documents or anything else have been around since the beginning of time. As soon as photograph...

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Phishing Attacks Surge by 1300% in 2023: A Crypto Bullseye Alert crypto fraud crypto scams Jan 19, 2024

Phishing attacks saw an alarming increase of 1300% in 2023, posing a significant threat to your crypto assets. Let’s explore the reasons behind this surge and equip you with strategies to fight back against these malicious attempts at crypto fraud.

Understanding phishing attacks

Phishing attacks i...

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Pig Butchering Crypto Scams crypto fraud crypto investing crypto scams May 26, 2023

Don't morph into a crypto PIG

By now you've probably heard about pig butchering crypto scams, which are a subset of crypto scamming. I've studied frauds for the last 12 years and I'm especially intrigued by the anatomy of crypto scams and the psychology of the victims.

I'm also a Certified Fraud E...

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