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Investors have lost over $1 billion in crypto scams since 2021

More than 46,000 people have fallen victims to crypto scams since the start of 2021.

1 out of every 4 dollars reported lost (more than any other payment method).

$680 million were reported in 2021, while in the first quarter of 2022, the losses amounted to $329 million.

People aged 20-49 appeared more likely to lose crypto to a scammer, with those in their 30s being hit the hardest.

The average individual loss is $2,600. Interestingly, the average losses increase with age, topping out at $11,708 for people in their 70s.

The top cryptocurrencies people said they used to pay scammers were:
Bitcoin (70%)
Tether (10%)
Ether (9%)

Mostly, it started with “an ad, post, or message on a social media platform.” The top platforms reported by investors were:
Instagram (32%)
Facebook (26%)
WhatsApp (9%)
Telegram (7%)