cryptoscams

Short Intro
In parallel with price and policy news, authorities in Australia have issued strong warnings about rising crypto scams that have cost individuals millions recently. This kind of reporting matters for anyone interacting with digital assets — whether new or experienced.
What Happened
Law enforcement reported a significant surge in cryptocurrency-related scams over recent weeks, with victims losing a cumulative amount in the tens of millions. Many scams involved criminals impersonating officials and coercing victims into transferring funds via crypto ATMs — a technique that highlights risks beyond markets and prices.
Why It Matters
Scams and fraudulent activity can undermine confidence and harm individuals financially and emotionally. Understanding common warning signs — such as impersonation, pressure tactics, or unsolicited investment pitches — is a core part of crypto literacy. Education on safe practices is essential in a decentralized, largely self-custodied landscape.
Key Takeaways
Crypto-related scams have recently surged, with significant financial losses reported.
Techniques often involve impersonation and coercion, not complex technical hacks.
Awareness and caution are key to protecting assets and avoiding fraud.
Safe practices, like not sharing private keys and verifying sources, are fundamental to crypto use
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Pretty understandable that you lost a trade and shared it on @Binance Square Official so others can learn, and avoid the mistakes you made, now random dudes are commenting on your post,
"Hey, I can help you."
"Join Blah Blah trading group on Telegram."
"Share your WhatsApp number, and I'll help you recover the lost money."

Most likely, they know you have the money, and all they want is your money. No one in crypto will help you recover lost money, because everyone knows no one can predict the future.
What's gonna happen after you contact someone privately? Scammers will never ask you for a seed phrase or account access because most of the Web3 guys are well-informed and know this can become a major problem, and you can lose all of their assets.

So scammers use these common tactics to lure you in, and you become so desperate to recover lost money that you fall into their trap so easily without noticing.

Scammers will show you screenshots of fake profits, stating they made good money while you lost everything. This is the most common tactic to gain your trust, and after you become familiar with them, they'll ask you for profit sharing scheme.
Profit Sharing Scheme: Most likely, scammers will ask you to send them some USDT. Next time, they will show you fake screenshots of winning trades and send you the pre-decided share with some profit. Now the trust is gained.
Next, they'll ask for a bigger amount and promise a bigger return. You have full trust in these guys since they already split profits with you from the previous trade. You send more USDT without a second thought.
After receiving the amount, they'll either say "USDT didn't arrive in their wallet or completely vanish by blocking you or deleting their accounts." In crypto, once sent, there's no way to recover it.

Fake Telegram groups: Scammers will ask you to join a pump-and-dump Telegram group, where they share a low market cap token with significantly less activity, where thousands of people like you are gathered in the hope of recovering their lost money.
Once you get in, and they are all set up, they start to accumulate a low market cap token, and once aped, they set a take profit order above a certain price point. After their accumulation, they build hype and share a time when the pump will happen. On time, they openly share the trading pair in the Telegram group, where everyone is waiting to ape in early.
Once shared, users start to rush in to buy early and exit at high prices. It only takes 30-40 seconds, and the token is up by thousands of percent. By this time, their TP order is already filled, and the token starts to plummet.
Falling to absolute zero within seconds, and everyone loses their money instead of making some, except the owner of the group.
The cycle keeps repeating one after another token, until you realise it's a scam, and you lost more than you made.

Stop responding to guys who ask you to recover your lost money. Trust nobody but your knowledge and research in crypto.

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The image circulating online labeling Vanar Chain (VANRY) as a "Scam Project" has sparked a lot of debate in the crypto community. Before you jump to conclusions or invest your hard-earned money, let’s look at the facts and the red flags.
​🔍 What is Vanar Chain?
​Vanar Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on entertainment, gaming, and AI. It was formerly known as Virtua (TVK) before undergoing a major rebranding. While rebranding is common in crypto, it often leaves investors feeling cautious.
​⚠️ Why are people calling it a "Scam"?
​Extreme Volatility: Like many mid-cap altcoins, VANRY has seen massive price swings. Investors who bought at the "top" often feel cheated when the price corrects.
​Marketing Overload: Critics argue the project relies too heavily on "hype" and "influencer shilling" rather than technical breakthroughs.
​The Rebranding Factor: Some see the shift from TVK to VANRY as a way to distance the project from past failures, leading to a lack of trust.
​✅ The Counter-Arguments (The Legitimacy Check)
​Major Exchange Listings: VANRY is traded on top-tier exchanges like Binance, OKX, and KuCoin. These platforms have strict vetting processes, which usually filter out "rug pulls."
​Big Partnerships: They have announced collaborations with giants like Google Cloud and various gaming studios.
​Active Development: Their ecosystem is actively growing with a clear roadmap for AI and Carbon Neutral blockchain tech.
​💡 Final Verdict: Scam or High Risk?
​In the world of crypto, there is a thin line between a "scam" and a "high-risk investment." Vanar Chain currently falls into the latter category. It has legitimate backing and listings, but its price is heavily influenced by market sentiment and hype.
​Pro-Tips for Investors:
​Don't FOMO: Never buy when the price is pumping due to social media hype.
​DYOR: Do Your Own Research. Check their GitHub activity and actual utility before putting in money.
​Risk Management: Only invest what you can afford to lose.
​What’s your take? Is Vanar a hidden gem or a project to avoid at all costs? Let us know in the comments! 👇
​#CryptoAlert #VANRY #CryptoScams $VANRY @Vanarchain #vanar

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These days, it’s incredibly easy to fool people – just a few minutes with an AI tool (Midjourney, Photoshop AI, or free deepfake generators) and boom: you’ve got a screenshot of a “balance” showing 500 million PEPE, 800k+ USDT, or some other token “pumping” +6–10% daily. 😏
You see these posts where someone flashes “my portfolio today + thousands in profit” or “how I turned $100 into $100k in a month”? A huge portion of them are pure fiction. People do this for one reason: to feel superior to “the rest of the herd.” They share fake profits, fake signals, fake lifestyles – just to get likes, followers, engagement, and maybe even sell some scam course or signal group behind it.
In 2025/2026:
AI generates hyper-realistic exchange screenshots (Binance, Bybit, etc.) in seconds
You can fake entire chat conversations or deepfake videos of a “trader” talking about gains
People fall for it because they see “proof” and think: “If he can do it, so can I!”
But the reality? Most of these “millionaires” have either a tiny wallet or nothing at all – just edited images to look bigger than they are. It’s a psychological scam: they lift themselves up to put you down and push you into buying their “advice.”
🚨WARNING – IMPORTANT!
Do NOT send money to anyone offering “copy trading,” “premium signals,” or an “AI bot that guarantees 100% profit” based on screenshots like these. Always check:
Verify the wallet address on a blockchain explorer (Etherscan, BscScan) – if it’s empty or has no real history, it’s fake.
If they ask for access to your account or your seed phrase – 100% scam.
If they promise guaranteed profits – run.
Use 2FA, a hardware wallet, and never trust a screenshot without verification.
Stay smart, don’t fall for ego tricks. Crypto is hard work – there are no shortcuts. If you’re making money, great – but you don’t need to prove it with fake screenshots to feel better than others.
What do you think – what percentage of “my balance” posts are fake? 👇
#CryptoScams #AIFraud #BinanceSquare #FakeFlex #DYOR