Cryptocurrency scams, including those claiming to be giveaways, are rampant, with research indicating that over $2.5 billion was lost to crypto scams globally in 2021 alone, a figure that has likely risen as the crypto market grows
Scammers often create fake websites that mimic real companies.
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