Crypto Scam Report

Since the launch of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in 2009, scams have become rampant and have evolved far beyond regular phishing emails or fake giveaways that we are accustomed to. Even “big companies” and “projects” have become partners in rugpulls.

Today, crypto scams are carried out through sophisticated social engineering attacks that use the cloned versions of legitimate platforms, through romance, and even professional-grade deception, all designed to exploit the trust of victims.

At UPay, we have carefully reviewed and documented 236 of the top crypto scam cases, indicating that losses already exceed $60 billion, not accounting for all.

Key Statistics in This Report

Our analysis of 236 documented cases reveals the staggering scale of crypto scams:

  • Total Cases: 236 recorded scams
  • Total Reported Losses: Over $60 billion
  • Largest Single Loss To A RugPull: $40 billion from the Luna Yield (Terra/UST) collapse.
  • The most prevalent crypto scams in our dataset are fraudulent trading platforms (112 cases), followed by romance scams (46), pig butchering schemes (39), rug pulls (29), and Ponzi schemes (28).

Most Common Scam Patterns

Based on our extensive data, we have gathered in this crypto scams report, scammers have taken up different methods to defraud their victims. Here are some of the most frequently recurring scam formats that you should know about.

  1. Pig Butchering & Romance-Backed Investment Scams
  2. Fake Platforms & Brand Impersonation
  3. Withdrawal Traps
  4. Pig Butchering & Romance-Backed Investment Scams
  5. Impersonated Advisors or Traders
  6. Fake DeFi
  7. Rug Pulls

1. Pig Butchering & Romance-Backed Investment Scams

Scammers spend weeks or months grooming victims through fake romantic or friendly relationships, usually initiated over social media or messaging apps like WhatsApp or Line Chat. They introduce victims to fake crypto platforms that show inflated balances and allow small early withdrawals to build trust.

Eventually, victims are blocked when attempting large withdrawals and pressured to pay “taxes” or “identity verification” fees. One victim lost over $500,000 from her IRA and retirement savings to a scam site, coinworldage.com, believing her balance had reached $1.2 million before everything vanished.

2. Fake Platforms & Brand Impersonation

These scams impersonate trusted companies like NYMEX, Coinbase, or Andreessen Horowitz using polished websites with lookalike domains (e.g., hkselead.com, vexjex.cc) and fake customer support via Gmail or Telegram. They lure victims to invest by faking credibility through professional interfaces and fake affiliations.

A California man lost $650,000 after being duped by a scammer named “Hao Yang” who posed as a NYMEX trader. The fake platform showed him a $10 million balance, but when he attempted withdrawal, all communication ceased, and the site disappeared.

3. Withdrawal Traps

Victims are shown fake winnings or large trading profits and then told they must pay “release fees” such as taxes, AML verification, or risk deposits to access the funds. These demands are designed to drain more money before the scammer vanishes.

One user on hkselead.com lost $2.9 million after being asked to pay a $1.5 million tax fee. Another victim on vexjex.cc lost $1.5 million after multiple frozen-account demands totaling hundreds of thousands in fake fees.

4. Impersonated Advisors or Traders

Scammers present themselves as experienced investment coaches or crypto traders, often sharing fake screenshots of successful trades to gain credibility. They convince victims to open accounts or hand over wallet credentials under the promise of high returns.

A man lost $92,000 to scammers posing as “Mr. Charlie” and “Tina” from a fake firm called Fitbela Epro Limited. After showing his account had supposedly grown to $200,000, they demanded an $87,000 “tax” fee to withdraw funds, and then disappeared.

5. Fake DeFi Platforms

Scammers create deceptive decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms that mimic legitimate protocols, often showing fake profits or dashboard balances to lure users into reinvesting. These sites may use unverified smart contracts and shady backend operations.

In one case, a victim deposited $100,000 into crm.stunwill.com via MetaTrader 5, thinking he had gained $1.5 million. But when he attempted to withdraw, he was told to pay a $300,000 “risk deposit” and $100,000 penalty, resulting in a $400,000 loss.

6. Rug Pulls

Rug pulls involve developers hyping a crypto or NFT project, attracting investment through token sales or mints, and then disappearing with the funds. These scams often use influencer marketing or celebrity endorsements to appear credible.

Our report recorded 31 rug pulls with losses exceeding $100 million. One major example is Bored Bunny, an NFT project promoted by Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul that raised $21.1 million before the anonymous team vanished, leaving investors with worthless assets.

Browse Verified Scam Reports

Use the table below to explore real case summaries.

Exchange/PlatformScam TypeRed Flag(s)Potential Lost FundsRead More
fitbela.org, fitbelaepro.com.tw, fitbela.com, fitbela.xyzForex Trading Scam- Unverifiable individuals. - Unrealistic and rapid account growth. - Tax requirement before withdrawal.$92,000View
a16zcrypto.cc, a16zcrypto.buzzCrypto trading scam, impersonation of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)- Claims of penalties or investigations blocking withdrawals. - Sudden communication drop-offs.$280,100View
antrush.comRomance Scam- Fake screenshots to build trust. - Claims of high profits with little trading experience. - Long, vague verification delays. $76,000View
apexelitetrades.netBitcoin Investment Scam- Guaranteed short-term profits with no transparency. - Constant introduction of new fees. - Use of separate Bitcoin addresses for different payments.$14,000View
api.scbtrader.comFraudulent Trading Platform.- Demanded additional payments for taxes, and blocked the victim upon refusal to pay more.$24,000 plus taxesView
asproex.comRomance Scam, Fake Crypto Investment Platform, Node Trading Fraud- Unverified trading platform. - Suspiciously high returns. - Pressure to lock funds.$30,000View
Bakktunt.com, Bakktexe.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Tax excuses. - Recycled fake profiles, and shuttered websites.$71,000View
bcgmts.vip, bcgros.vip, bcgmnt.vipPig Butchering Romance Scam- Constant demands for new fees before allowing withdrawals. - Sudden changes in wallet addresses. - Bogus identity verification charges.$750,000View
bitcoinified.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter ScamRequiring fees to unlock withdrawals and abrupt site shutdown.$70,000View
bitstackoption.com Impersonation- Reporting large, fake account balances to bait further investment. - Demanding fees via Bitcoin ATM that could not be deducted from withdrawals.$19,500+View
ceggcc.vipRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fake Crypto Investment Platform- Switching between messaging apps. - Fake trading gains. - Escalating requests for funds, and withdrawal blockage.$400,000+View
cglobalw.com, coinw.topRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Impersonating CoinW, and site disappearance post-loss.$45,000View
changellytrade.comCrypto Options Trading Scam (Impersonating Changelly)- Blocking of account access right when the victim attempted to withdraw the full amount. - Demands for additional fees to reactivate the account.$1,200,000View
Claimed to be NYMEXCrypto Investment Scam Impersonating the New York Mercantile Exchange- Impersonatiion of NYMEX. - No actual website or public support channel. - Unrealistic account growth ($650,000 to $10 million).$650,000View
cmecrypto.com, cme886.cuz, cmebuy.com, xcmerde3.topInvestment Scam Impersonating CME Group- Sudden tax demand after showing huge fake profits. - Pressure tactics and penalties if payment wasn’t made.$60,000+View
coinbasetv.comRomance Scam- Fake asset displays to build trust. - Massive fund transfers under the pretense of “testing” the platform. - Withdrawal blocked unless a fee is paid upfront. - Threats of legal action to force payments. - Encouragement to take out loans for scam fees.$280,000View
coindcx.winCrypto Investment Scam.- Fake trial account showing guaranteed profits. - Sudden account freeze preventing larger withdrawals. - Demands for additional deposits to unlock funds.$87,000View
coinftx.ioCryptocurrency Investment Scam- Claims of guaranteed profits through coordinated trades. - Inability to withdraw funds despite a large account balance. - Disappearance or silence after the victim tried to access her money.$50,000View
coinhakoxds.comRomance Scam, Investment Scam, Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platform, Brand Impersonation- Unverified third-party wallet setup. - Sudden demands for large deposits to "unlock" withdrawals. - Repeated freezing of funds.$750,000View
coinrus.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Brand Impersonation- Fake personal stories. - Rapid profit claims. - Fabricated taxes and threats of insider trading violations. - Fake customer service.$391,000View
coinworldage.com, coinworldlin.comHigh-Stakes Crypto Investment Scam with Identity Theft and Account Freezing Ransom- High-pressure encouragement to invest life savings and borrow funds. - Unrealistic account balances over $1 million. - Account freezing with ransom demands to deposit large percentages of supposed profits. - Identity theft involving phone number and email account takeover. - Unauthorized attempts to access bank accounts.$1,200,000View
crm.stunwill.comOnline Trading Platform Scam- Sudden demand for a $300,000 “risk deposit” to release supposed profits. - Failure to deliver funds after promised timeline. - Introduction of an additional $100,000 penalty after the initial payment, clearly exposing the scam.$400,000View
cryptocurrencybtx.com, cryptocurrencybitcore.comCrypto Investment Scam.- Large upfront tax demand to unlock withdrawals. - Sudden accusations of illegal activity like money laundering. - High “risk hedge” payment tied to inflated account balance with a two-day deadline.$129,000View
cyruptagdfx.topRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Sketchy platform redirects. - Relentless fee demands. - Legal intimidation.$328,600+View
daoftxdex.comCrypto Investment Scam (Impersonation & Fake Exchange)- The site demanded multiple upfront fees supposedly related to taxes, service charges, address verification, and account re-verification before releasing funds. - The continuous freezing and unfreezing of the account with new payments demanded every time was suspicious. - The scammer’s claim that the victim’s credit score needed a $40,000 fix, plus further huge fees to unfreeze the account, was a blatant ploy. - The victim being asked to repay an installment due to time zone confusion was a clear manipulation tactic to keep the money flowing.$600,000+View
dapps-eth.ioDeFi Futures Trading Scam Using False AML Protocols - Withdrawal tied to unverifiable AML rules. - Forced “recharge” payments. - Unknown third-party regulators. - Platform blocking withdrawals while encouraging continued trading.$325,000View
defi.wallet-usdt-eth.com, defi.wallet-usdt-erc20.comRomance Scam, Fake Crypto Mining Platform, DeFi Investment Fraud- Unrealistic and daily fixed returns. - Forced wallet linking to unverified platforms, and increasing withdrawal fees.$58,000View
Dilong Trading Limited, Affirm Rich Trading Company LimitedRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unsolicited online contact. - Use of MetaTrader 5 for transfers.$120,000View
drwaps.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unsolicited contact. - Claims of guaranteed profits. - Sudden withdrawal freeze, and tax demands that had to be paid externally.$30,000View
energisetrade.comRomance/Trust-Based Scam, Pig Butchering, Fake Crypto Trading Platform- Tax demands before withdrawals, using someone else’s ID number excuse. - Credit score claims tied to withdrawals, and requests for more deposits.$203,900View
Entity Impersonating Singapore International Monetary Exchange Limited (SIMEX/SGX)Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Impersonation of a legitimate exchange. - Unusual “configuration profile” download. - Allowing small withdrawals but blocking large ones.$480,000View
eth-finance.ioCrypto Options Trading Scam - Pressure to keep adding funds (including loans). - Telegram-only support. - Tax payment demands before withdrawal,. - Fake CEO with a suspicious title.$165,287View
eth-wintermute.netRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Rapid profit claims. - Escrow contract pressure. - Large withdrawal deposit demands.$130,000View
file-coinfo.comInvestment Fraud, Impersonation Scam, Fake Bitcoin Trading Platform- Unsolicited crypto investment pitch. - Unverified trading platform. - Refusal to deduct “taxes” from profits. - Massive gains with no transparency.$58,130View
foundrypro.netFake Node Mining Scam with Withdrawals Blocked via Fabricated Fees and Account Freezes- Withdrawal delays tied to made-up fees. - Fake mining terminology and unverifiable people. - Disappearing support after large transfer attempt. - False confirmation of a $1M transfer to Binance. $2,000,000+View
fx-yongying.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unsolicited contact. - Unverifiable platform. - Account lockouts. - Demands for tax payments, and blocking communication.$450,000View
helius.proRomance-Fueled Crypto Investment and Fake Trading Platform.- Sudden switch to a private investment platform allegedly owned by the scammer’s family. - The appearance of a large, unrealistic balance used to keep the victim hopeful. - Unfulfilled promises of maintenance.$30,000+View
HGEex.com Investment Scam- Being contacted through a messaging app by someone claiming to make profits and needing help to trade. - The demand to pay a large personal income tax based on fake profits. - The sudden freezing of the account to prevent withdrawals.$20,000+View
hkselead.comPig Butchering Scam, Impersonation of Legitimate Companies, Fake Trading Platform- Unsolicited investment offer on Facebook. - Use of WhatsApp for customer support.$2,900,000View
http://www.kubhc.vip, https://www.kubkhy.vip/downloadRomance Scam, Investment Scam, Fake Crypto Trading App, Brand Impersonation- Unsolicited contact. - Non-official app downloads. - High-pressure trading promises,. - Unknown tax fees to unlock funds.$45,000View
https://GEChains.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Aggressive deposit demands. - Account suspension, demanding commission and tax fees. - Legal threats.$15,600View
https://kacofinance.ioPig Butchering Scam and Fraudulent Trading Platform.- Multiple escalating fees (repayment, taxes, ACH).$226,000View
https://marketcap.cc/mobileRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, and Fraudulent Trading Platform.- Unverifiable “expert” involvement. - Large tax demands for withdrawal.$200,000View
https://obgfx.ccRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Sky-high profit claims. - Avoidance of face-to-face contact. - Layered fees like taxes and “spread fees.”$245,000+View
https://penzolead.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unsolicited contact. - Exaggerated demo profits. - Blaming victim for fake losses.$10,000View
https://rakutenetopd.com/h5Romance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Impersonating a legitimate company. - Moving to unofficial platforms like WhatsApp. - Demanding sensitive personal info. - Large upfront tax demands, and refusal to deduct or cancel withdrawals.$1,000,000+View
https://rbhoodc.com, rbhoodz.com, rbhoodd.xyzRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Impersonating a Robinhood entity. - Frequent website name changes. - Pressure for loans, and upfront tax demands for withdrawals.$23,000View
https://VoyanX.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Advance Fee Scam- Insider trading claims. - High transfer/ID fees. - Intimidation for loans, and account hacking.$42,000View
https://www.coinmicro.orgRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading PlatformMoving to WhatsApp, promises of easy profits, upfront tax demands for withdrawals, and unverifiable platform.$230,000View
https://www.dcex-exchange.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Large unverifiable account balance and freezing of funds. - Demanding substantial fees for “verification” of non-laundered funds.$1,355,000View
https://www.InfinityOption.netFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Unsolicited trading offer. - Demands for more money. - Threats to block fund recovery.$18,000View
https://www.mu-fgpro.info, Mufg-Pro.comPig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Moved communications to WhatsApp. - Multiple large fees (taxes, unfreeze, third-party). - Persistent demands despite payments.$77,000+View
https://www.tonyalinberker.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- False promise of no fees. - Escalating fee demands. - Uunfulfilled high-return promises.$73,100View
https://www.unisonfx.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Insider trading claims. - Rapid account growth. - Account hacking.$230,000View
https://zcorg01.com, https://FTXbuy66.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Promises of high returns. - Large upfront tax demands. - Additional fees for delays, and persistent demands for more money despite non-delivery.$525,000View
hydefieco.comCrypto Investment Scam- Extremely large initial investment with vague rewards. - Direct wallet theft after initial investment. - Follow-up demand for an even bigger sum to “recover” already lost money.$290,000View
icexas.com, iceax.com, icextee.top, icetrad.ccCrypto Investment Scam Potentially Impersonating Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)- Use of multiple fake websites mimicking a well-known financial institution. - Fabricated fees required to withdraw funds. - Disappearing websites and total communication cut-off once the victims complied. - Coordinated manipulation via social media.$154,000View
kenskrksr.comRomance Scam, AI Trading Scam, Fake Investment Platform- Tax demands for withdrawals. - Repeated payment requests after freezing funds.$36,000+View
lidcoin.com, h5.lidcoin.vipFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Initial withdrawals to feign legitimacy. - Locked funds.$25,000View
liquldohn.com/h5Pig Butchering Scam, Romance/Trust Exploitation, Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platform- Investment advice through personal social media outreach. - Unrealistic profit claims. - Demand for more funds to unfreeze withdrawals.$930,000View
Loomoptionsmarket.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Dubious “expert” credentials. - Inflated profit claims. - Endless fee requirements.$400,000View
manapool-eth.com, manapool-eth.info/#Decentralized Crypto Trading Scam Masquerading as Legit Platform with Repeated Payout Barriers- Massive, layered withdrawal charges with no end in sight. - Absurd fees labeled vaguely (e.g. platform charge, margin deposit). - Compatibility with Coinbase wallet used as a cover for legitimacy. - Use of intimidation tactics when delays were questioned.$1,600,000+View
Micavhe.topFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Piling on layered fees. - Abrupt site closures.$263,047View
mindstoneltd.orgFraudulent Crypto Trading Platform- No refund received despite confirmation. - Website no longer accessible. - Zero transparency or customer support.$91,000View
moodyfx.comRomance/Trust Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platform- Too-good-to-be-true trading profits. - Fabricated security and tax demands. - Unfulfilled withdrawal promises.$740,000View
No specific website listed; scam conducted via Discord and malicious .exe file.Technical Support Scam, Crypto Wallet Theft, Social Engineering- Unsolicited direct message on Discord. - Use of an .exe file from an unverified source. - Immediate loss of wallet funds after file execution.$50,000+View
rapidforextrade.comCrypto Mining Investment Scam with Fake Broker Support and Withdrawal Blocks- Communication only through WhatsApp. - Constant stalling tactics around withdrawals. - Sudden fee threats and urgency. $13,700View
rudolfstarkeps.comFraudulent Trading Platform.- Demand for upfront tax payment. - Unfulfilled withdrawal promises. - Unresponsive customer service.$38,000View
Rui Win Capitals LTDRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unverifiable profits. - Multiple fee demands (tax, VIP). - Platform “shutdown,” and scammer’s jail excuse.$1,000,000View
spotalertweb.comFraudulent Crypto Trading Platform, Wallet Draining Scam- Withdrawal blocked without clear reason. - Demand for extra funds to process withdrawal.$85,000View
sswapep.vipRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, and Fraudulent Trading Platform- Romantic manipulation. - Fake platform with artificial profits. - Excuses to avoid meeting - Demand for withdrawal fees.$40,000View
sundell-fx.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Identity Theft Risk- Fake licensing claims. - Impossible profit growth. - Upfront tax payments from external sources. - Threats and sudden account deletions.$491,000+View
tahoe-dex.com/distRomance-Driven Crypto Investment Scam with Fake Tax and Unlock Fees- Sudden claims of massive profit. - Repeated demands for more money disguised as tax or release fees.$84,000View
tesbtcinge.comRomance-Linked Cryptocurrency Investment Scam with Fake Balances and Withdrawal Block- Building a romantic relationship to gain trust, then pushing for investment. - Using only chatbot communication with no real human support. - Claiming withdrawal is blocked due to “rule violations” and demanding a deposit equal to the balance to unlock funds.$16,000View
trader.bfy-c.coRomance-Driven Investment Scam- Platform showing inflated profits followed by sudden tax demands. - Complete loss of access to funds after refusal to pay more.$120,000+View
tyshw.comFraudulent Crypto Trading Platform, Investment Scam- Unverified trading platform. - Promises of large gains and demanded upfront tax demand before withdrawal.$45,000View
unifxtrades.liveRomance/Trust Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unrealistic promises of profits. - Demand for external commission payments. - Refusal to release funds without more deposits repeatedly.$10,000+View
uniswap.llcRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Promising risk-free returns in U.S. dollars. - Flagging wallet as “abnormal,” and requiring additional funds to unlock withdrawals.$14,000View
Vexjex.ccFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Random text outreach. - Baseless money laundering claims. - Exorbitant unfreeze fee, and site closure.$1,500,000+View
whitcoinpro.netFraudulent Crypto Trading Platform, Impersonation, Extortion Scam- Unverifiable platform. - Sudden accusations of crime. - Customer support demanding money for recovery.$500,000+View
wincoining.comPig Butchering Scam, Investment Fraud, Fake Crypto Trading Platform- Forced urgency with daily fees. - Suspiciously high returns without verification.$474,000View
wmt-exchange.orgRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Random Instagram outreach with a quick pivot to WhatsApp. - Wild profit claims. - Urging use of retirement savings.$300,000+View
www.bitso-crypto.topCrypto Investment Scam, Fake Trading Platform- Unsolicited Telegram contact. - Unregulated platform. - Pay-to-unlock demand.$50,000+View
good-bookingline.comAdvance Fee Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Cold-text recruitment. - Obscure “ghost booking” concept. - Sudden negative balance claims, and refusal to release funds.$30,000+View
darwave.comRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Cold Instagram outreach. with a quick shift to WhatsApp. - Inflated account balances and tax fee excuses.$38,000View
primegroup.globalFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Bogus social media ad and impersonation of a legitimate firm. - Reliance on WhatsApp, and abrupt advisor silence.$28,714View
Turtsgrupfk.topFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Unexplained balance halving. - Ambiguous “abnormal withdrawal” claims. - Aggressive demands for more funds to unlock account.$15,000View
Whitemax.us, Whitemaxus.com, Whitemaxud.com, MercatoxRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Flimsy “large transaction” and “slow network” pretexts. - Exorbitant deposit demands and ghosting by support.$500,000+View
Publicrealm.proRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Advance Fee Scam- Account freezes and hacker claims. - Fake recovery offers with fees.$183,000View
youbitpro.meRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam- Fake profit displays and network maintenance delays. - Disabled accounts, vague asset transfer claims. - Platform tax demands and suspicious wallet addresses.$261,000View
digicoins.ccRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Advance Fee Scam- Group manipulation claims. - Sudden account freezes and external wallet transfers. - Maintenance excuses.$147,686View
bravaofx.comFraudulent Trading Platform- Inability to access or withdraw funds. - Lack of transparency, and website disappearance.$18,670View
bippax.com, elwallets.com, Bip_Pax ProRomance Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Took employee credentials. - Commission and collateral demands. - Account review excuses$55,000View
itexustrade.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering Scam, Imposter Scam- Stolen broker credentials. - Exaggerated profit displays. - High withdrawal fees and sudden website shutdown.$590,000View
fidefx.cc/h5, fidefx.ccFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering Scam- Tax and deposit demands. - Inexplainable blockchain excuses.$608,000View
https://haruinvest.com/Fraudulent Crypto Investment Platform- Unrealistic APR promises. - Sudden withdrawal freeze.5 BTC (value at loss not specified)View
https://m.invastfex.cc/#/Romance Scam, Pig Butchering, Signal Selling, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unrealistic trading returns. - Large upfront tax/fees. - Platform asks for more money on withdrawal.$340,000+View
https://aex.lol/trade/login.htmlFake Trading Platform, Impersonation of Legitimate Exchange- Fake mentorship programs. - Forced payment of fees before withdrawal.$50,000+View
https://dailyharvestltd.com/enFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering, Imposter Scam, Signal Selling Scam- False regulatory credentials. - Urgent withdrawal warning. - Communication breakdowns.$50,000+View
https://www.ajcoins.com/#/homeFraudulent Trading Platform, Signal Selling Scam- Disappearing group chats. - Inaccessible customer support. - Malfunctioning app.$249,000+
https://cointiger.comFraudulent Trading Platform- Multiple fees before withdrawal.$35,444View
Phemex.cyou, Phemex.icu (not affiliated with https://phemex.com)Fraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering, Imposter Scam- Fake app. - Tax payment demand from outside platform.$52,000View
https://www.coinbitjzsc.top/#/, www.coinbitjszc.topFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering, Signal Selling Scam- Fee threats and inflated earnings claims.$237,000+View
https://pbity.comFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering, Imposter Scam, Investment Group Scam- Fake group chats. - ICO pump and dump.$600,000View
ren.digl.livePhishing Scam, Imposter Scam- Unsolicited help via Discord. - Request for seed phrase. - Multiple error prompts to retry.$100,000+View
https://pc.coincap.market/#/homeFraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering Scam- Fake CoinMarketCap branding. - Tax demand for withdrawal.$60,000View
https://m.kngworld.com/h5/#/Fraudulent Trading Platform, Pig Butchering Scam- Unlicensed exchange. - No response from platform.$20,000View
http://silkglobaltop.com/Fraudulent Trading Platform- Tax-for-withdrawal scam. - Promise of unrealistic profits. - Sudden silence from platform.$400,000View
https://crypto4winners.com/Fraudulent Trading Platform, Liquidity Mining Scam- Blocked withdrawals. - Suspicious Telegram updates.$16,000+View
http://www.enw.ccFraudulent Trading Platform & Pig Butchering Scam- Pressure for larger investments. - Trade requirements for withdrawal. - Inexistent support.$70,000View
https://ftx.com (Formerly legitimate but collapsed)Fraud and Mismanagement & Ponzi Scheme Allegations- Unverified financials. - Tight ties to Alameda. - Whistleblower warnings.Estimated $8 billion missing; ~$16 billion recoveredView
SQUID Token Rug PullRug Pull Scam, Fake Token Scheme- Fake endorsements. - Sell-lock on token. - No audited contracts. - Poor white paper.~$19,300,000View
Bitcoin Savings and Trust (BST)Ponzi Scheme, Unregistered Securities Offering- Promises of 7% weekly returns. - No public-facing team or business registration. - Lack of external audit or transparency.Approximately 4,500,000 BTCView
ZigGapExit Scam / Fraudulent Investment Service- Sudden disappearance of the operator. - Lack of transparency as the business faltered. - Unusual personal behavior reported by community members.Approximately 1708.66 BTCView
CryptsyFraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam, Computer Fraud, Money Laundering, Tax Evasion- Concealed $5 million hack. - Continued operations without disclosure. - Destroyed customer database.$6,000,000View
Ufun (UToken) & MyCoinPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Non-existent or unverified currencies.Ufun: $1.13B; MyCoin: Up to $387MView
OneCoin (OneCoin Ltd., OnePayments Ltd., OneNetwork Services Ltd., OneAcademy, OneLife)Ponzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Multi-Level Marketing Scam- Non-existent blockchain. - Fake mining claims. - Manual price manipulation. - Fugitive leadership.$4,000,000,000+ View
BTC-e (a/k/a Canton Business Corporation)Money Laundering, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Lack of AML/KYC policies. - Connections to Mt. Gox and Liberty Reserve. - Unregistered MSB operations. - Overt criminal facilitation.$121,000,000+View
Control-Finance LimitedPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Pyramid Scheme- Unrealistic profit guarantees. - Fabricated trading reports. - Opaque fund handling.$147,000,000View
PlexCorps (PlexCoin)Ponzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- Unrealistic return promises. - Concealed leadership. -No operational backing.$15,000,000View
Centra TechPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- False product claims and lack of operational products. - Exaggerated promotional promises.$25,000,000View
PonziCoinPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- Overt Ponzi declaration. - Vague algorithm details. - SEC ticker provocation.Unknown (reportedly $250,000)View
Arbix FinanceRug Pull, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Unverified pools. - Unauthorized token minting and rug pull post-audit.$10,000,000View
DropilPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- Unregistered ICO. - Exaggerated profitability. - False investor metrics.$1,900,000View
GizaFraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- Fake COO. - Supplier fallout. - Rapid fund drainage post-ICO.$2,400,000+View
GainBitcoinPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, MLM Fraud- MLM structure. - Promised unrealistic returns. - Shift to low-value MCAP tokens.₹6,606 crore (~$800M)View
Modern Tech (PinCoin and iFan)Ponzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- High return promises. - Lack of regulatory oversight and delayed payouts.$658,000,000View
Titanium Blockchain (TBIS)Fraudulent Trading Platform, ICO Fraud- Unregistered ICO. - Fake partnerships. - Fabricated success claims.$21,000,000View
NVOICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Lack of operational details. - No updates. - Sudden disappearance.$8,000,000View
CryptoKamiICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Minimal transparency. - Lack of team details.$12,000,000View
Puyin Blockchain Group (Puyin Coin)ICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Unverified asset backing. - Aggressive marketing without substance. - Ties to other dubious projects.$48,000,000View
Oyster PearlICO Fraud, Exit Scam, Pump and Dump- Hidden token minting. - Lack of transparency. - Sudden market crash.$1,840,000View
Pure BitICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Sudden fund transfer. - Website shutdown. - Anonymous team.$2,800,000View
QuadrigaPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform- Lack of transparency. - Unregistered operations. - Sole control by Cotten.$215,000,000View
My Big CoinFraudulent Trading Platform, Ponzi Scheme- Misrepresentations about asset backing. - Fake partnerships. - Lack of regulatory registration.$7,500,000View
Coin SignalsPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Trading Platform- False performance claims. - Lack of transparency. - Unrealistic promises.$5,000,000View
JoyTokenICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Non-payment of promoters. - Sudden dissolution.$3,300,000View
RepuXICO Fraud, Exit Scam- Non-payment of promoters. - Shared advisors with JoyToken.$4,700,000View
Operation EgyptoPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Investment- Unrealistic return promises. - Lack of investment transparency. - Personal fund misuse.$200000000+View
BitsaneExit Scam, Fraudulent Exchange- Withdrawal failures. - Lack of communication.Unknown (up to $150,000 per user)View
TokenStorePonzi Scheme, Exit Scam- High withdrawal fees. - Lack of blockchain transparency. - Sudden disappearance.$160,000,000View
VaultAge SolutionsPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Investment- Unrealistic returns. - Low payout rates (1%). - Operator hiding.$16,300,000View
BitClub NetworkPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Mining- Inflated mining returns. - Lack of transparency. - Unregistered securities.$722,000,000View
WoTokenPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Platform- High return promises. - Multi-level recruitment. - No real trading algorithm.$1,100,000,000View
BitMarketExit Scam, Fraudulent Exchange- Withdrawal failures. - Suspicious KYC changes. - Lack of communication.$2,300,000View
PlusTokenPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Wallet- Unrealistic returns. - Aggressive recruitment - Withdrawal issues. - Lack of transparency.$2,250,000,000View
Jose Coss (Coss Bookkeeping)Accounting Fraud, Tax Scam- False IRS debt claims. - Unauthorized financial activity. - Prior criminal history. Turn on screen reader support2000000View
Yfdexf.FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Short-lived project. - Lack of transparency. - Deleted online presence.$20,000,000View
ForsageDeFi Ponzi/Pyramid Scheme- High return promises. - Pyramid structure. - Poor payout rates.$340,000,000View
Arbistar 2.0Ponzi Scheme, Fraudulent Arbitrage- Unrealistic returns. - Withdrawal restrictions. - Dark-net fund traces.$1,000,000,000View
CBDAODeFi Exit Scam- Backdoor in contract.$1,060,000View
Forcount Trader SystemsCrypto Pyramid Scheme- Unrealistic returns. - Pyramid structure.$8,400,000View
SharkTronDeFi Exit Scam- Anonymous developer. - Rapid fund withdrawal.$10,000,000View
CBEXPonzi Scheme, Fraudulent Exchange- Unrealistic returns. - Brandjacking. - Fund movement via TRON.UnknownView
Compounder FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Post-audit contract changes. - Rapid fund withdrawal.$10,800,000View
PopcornSwapDeFi Exit Scam- Backdoor in contract. - Instant rugpull signs.$2,000,000View
TurtleDexDeFi Exit ScamRapid fund withdrawal, deleted presence, and lack of transparency.$2,400,000View
Ether Trade AsiaCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic returns. - Technical withdrawal issues. - Operator criminal history.$5,300,000View
ThodexFraudulent Exchange, Exit Scam- Sudden collapse. - Operator disappearance. - Inflated asset claims.$43,000,000View
AfricryptCrypto Exit Scam- Hack claims. - Fund laundering. - No legal recourse encouragement.$3,600,000,000View
DeFi100Alleged Exit Scam/Hack- Lack of clear communication.$32,000,000View
Polywhale FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Rapid Treasury depletion. - Anonymous team.$1,000,000View
GPayFraudulent Crypto Exchange- False endorsements. - Withdrawal restrictions.$1,840,000View
WhaleFarmDeFi Exit Scam- Exaggerated APY. - Anonymous team.$2,300,000View
StableMagnetDeFi Exit Scam- Unverified library code. - Incomplete audit. - Unlimited token approvals.$27,000,000View
Shenzhen Shikongyun TechnologyCrypto Pyramid Scheme- Pyramid structure. - Unrealistic mining returns. - Regulatory evasion.$91,500,000View
Luna Yield (Terra/UST)Algorithmic Stablecoin Collapse- Unsustainable yields. - Algorithmic instability.$40,000,000,000View
FinikoCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic returns. - Sudden payment halts.$1,100,000,000View
BitConnectCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic returns. - Regulatory evasion.$2,400,000,000View
AFK System FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Anonymous team. - Canceled audit. - Unverified contracts. - Tornado Cash use.$12,000,000View
Baller Ape ClubNFT Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Rapid platform deletion.$2,600,000View
Evolved ApesNFT Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Unfulfilled game promises.$2,000,000View
AnubisDAODeFi Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Rapid fund drain. - Lack of use case transparency.$60,000,000View
EmpireXCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic returns. - Lack of SEC registration. - Vague technology claims.$100,000,000View
Snowdog DAODeFi Rug Pull- Hidden tokenomics. - Anonymous team.$44,000,000View
MetaDAODeFi Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Exaggerated project claims. - Use of Tornado Cash.$3,200,000View
FrostiesNFT Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Unfulfilled promises of giveaways and games.$1,300,000View
Big Daddy Ape ClubNFT Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Imitative branding. - Verification bypass.$1,300,000View
Morris CoinCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic daily returns. - Anonymous operations.$150,000,000View
Bored BunnyNFT Slow Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Linked to prior scams.$21,100,000View
Solfire FinanceDeFi Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Use of Tornado Cash.$3,000,000View
BlockverseNFT Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Lack of verifiable game progress.$1,200,000View
Swipa The Fox NFT Rug Pull- Celebrity-led without execution. - Unfulfilled promises.$1,500,000View
Titano FinanceNFT Rug Pull- Unrealistic APY. - Anonymous team.$1,900,000View
BNB42Rug Pull- Unrealistic returns. - Unverified contracts. - Anonymous team.$2,800,000View
Ormeus CoinCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Exaggerated mining claims. - MLM model. - Unverifiable assets.$70,000,000View
Hamster KombatAirdrop Manipulation Scam- Unrealistic price predictions. - Anonymous team. - Lack of tokenomics transparency.No direct lossesView
CryptoDragonsNFT Rug Pull- Technical issues. - Unfulfilled arena promises. - Anonymous team with ICO pivot.$6,300,000View
SR Private Equity and NBD Eidetic CapitalBitcoin Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic risk-free return claims. - Unverifiable fund operations. - Lavish spending.$12,000,000View
BoneHeadsNFT Rug Pull- Failure to deliver roadmap. - Anonymous team. - Fund misuse.$3,100,000View
TeddyDoge (DRAC Network)DeFi Rug Pull- Developer-controlled liquidity. - Rapid token sales.$4,500,000View
Raccoon Network (Freedom Protocol)Crypto Scam- Unaudited projects. - Exorbitant APY claims. - Anonymous teams.$21,000,000View
OmegaProCrypto/Forex MLM Scam- Unrealistic 300% returns. - Fake regulatory claims. - Inaccessible withdrawals.$650,000,000View
AnimoonNFT Rug Pull- Overpromising without roadmap. - Changing terms. - Anonymous team.$6,300,000View
CoinDealInvestment Fraud Scheme- Fake acquisition claims. - Unverifiable contracts. - Personal fund misuse.$55,000,000View
GPB CapitalPrivate Equity Fraud- Misleading financials. - Lack of transparency. - Unsustainable payout promises.$1,600,000,000View
EminiFXCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic 5-9.98% weekly returns. - Lack of trading evidence. - Targeted community appeals.$262,500,000View
Mining Capital CoinCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic 1% daily returns. - Unverifiable mining network. - Lavish promoter incentives.$62,000,000View
ForsageDeFi Ponzi/Pyramid Scheme- Over 80% investor loss rate. - Unverifiable smart contract payouts. - Anonymous founders.$340,000,000View
FreewayCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic 43% yields. - Delayed withdrawals. - Lack of transparency.$100,000,000+View
Mutant Ape PlanetNFT Rug Pull- Unfulfilled NFT promises. - Anonymous developer. - Fund diversion.$2,900,000View
Yield RobotDeFi Exit Scam- Centralized contract control. - Unverifiable coupons. - Deleted social media.$2,100,000View
CirculateBUSD and CirculateWBNBDeFi Exit Scam- Unverified contracts. - Third-party dependencies. - Rapid fund bridging.$2,500,000View
Kokomo FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Malicious contract upgrades. - Ice phishing approvals. - Deleted social media.$4,500,000View
iEarn BotCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Nonexistent legal entity. - Unrealistic bonuses. - MLM structure.About $7Billion considering all investments are lost.View
FriendsiesNFT Rug Pull- Unfulfilled roadmap. - Deleted accounts. - Lack of community updates.$5,300,000View
Merlin DEXDeFi Rug Pull- Centralized control risks flagged in audit. - Lack of team transparency. - Unverified identities.$1,800,000View
Ordinance FinanceDeFi Rug Pull- Centralized withdrawal functions. - Lack of transparency in team operations.$1,000,000View
Blockchain For Dog Nose WrinklesCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unverifiable product claims. - High-return promises. - Lack of regulatory oversight.$127,000,000View
Ichioka VenturesCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Unrealistic return promises. - Falsified documents. - Lack of verifiable profits.$61,000,000+View
Chibi FinanceDeFi Exit Scam- Centralized contract control. - Unnverified contracts.$1,000,000View
Morgan DF FintochCrypto Ponzi Scheme- False affiliations. - Fake team identities. - Unverifiable profit claims.$31,600,000View
XIRTAMDeFi Rug Pull- No KYC requirement. - Rapid fundraising followed by sudden withdrawals. - Lack of transparency in fund management.$3,500,000View
SwaprumDeFi Rug Pull- CertiK audit flagged centralization risks. - Team refused KYC. - Rapid fund drainage followed by token value collapse.$3,000,000View
IEGTDeFi Exit Scam- Unverified affiliations. - Massive token supply discrepancy. - Lack of direct token contract interaction. - Use of paid actors.$1,100,000View
BALDDeFi Rug Pull- No UI or functional bridge. - Rapid value surge. - Links to questionable entities like Alameda Research.$23,000,000View
Kannagi FinanceDeFi Rug Pull- Unverified contract code. - Rapid TVL drainage. - Deletion of all project repositories.$2,130,000View
DeFiLabsDeFi Rug Pull- Centralized backdoor function. - Deceptive communication. - Lack of decentralized governance.$1,400,000View
Solar Techno Alliance (STA) TokenCrypto Ponzi Scheme- Fake blockchain service claims. - Involvement of trusted officials. - High-return promises.$300,000,000View
Magnate FinanceDeFi Rug Pull- Deployer’s history of rug pulls. - Centralized oracle control.$6,400,000View
LayerZeroPhishing Scam- Unofficial airdrop promotions. - Fake website mimicking official platform. - Lack of verification.About $1,000,000View
JPEXCrypto Fraud- Unlicensed operation. - Lack of private key access for users. - Unverifiable cold wallet claims.$205,000,000View
SafereumDeFi Rug Pull- Rapid token dump post-presale. - Influencer promotion without due diligence.$1,870,000View
Lucky Star Currency (LSC)DeFi Exit Scam- Centralized contract control. - False hack narrative.$1,100,000View
SafemoonCrypto Ponzi Scheme- False liquidity pool security claims. - Lack of utility. - Extravagant team spending.$200,000,000+View
FSL Token (Standard Cross Finance)DeFi Exit Scam- Rebranded scam history. - Use of paid actors. - Rapid token dump post-launch.$1,600,000View
StoicDAODeFi Rug Pull or Hack- Lack of transparency on exploit details. - Sudden project shutdown.$1,200,000View
BitForexCrypto Exchange Rug Pull- Unlicensed operations. - Inflated trading volumes. - Unresponsive customer support.$56,500,000View
RiskOnBlastDeFi Rug Pull- Anonymous team. - Lack of due diligence by endorsers. $1,260,000View
MangoFarmSOLDeFi Exit Scam- Influencer-driven hype. - Unverifiable airdrop promises. - Malicious frontend deployment.$1,320,000View
XKingdom_TechDeFi Exit Scam- Unverified contracts. - Centralized control via MINTER_ROLE. - Failed contract interactions.$1,200,000View
Lena NetworkDeFi Rug Pull- Rapid fund drainage post-launch. - Lack of incident response. - Premature ownership renouncement.$2,900,000View
OrdiZKDeFi Exit Scam- Unrealistic APR promises. - Rapid V2 migration. - Significant token dumps causing 98% slippage.$1,400,000View
GemholicDeFi Rug Pull- KYC provider silence. - Year-long refund deception. - Binance-funded deployer.$3,500,000
ZKasinoDeFi Exit Scam- False airdrop promises. - Fund conversion to native token. - Links to WhiteRock Finance.$30,000,000

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