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    Crypto Scams and Fraud: Complete Guide

    December 12, 2025

    Primary intent: broad awareness for users searching crypto scam or crypto fraud with prevention and response guidance.

    Primary keyword and variants

    • Primary: crypto scam
    • Variants: bitcoin scam, cryptocurrency scam, crypto fraud, rug pull crypto, pump and dump crypto group

    Page outline (H2 sections)

    1. Major scam types — investment, phishing, recovery, extortion, rug pulls.
    2. Current trends — deepfake ads, social platform lures, fake support.
    3. Prevention checklist — wallet hygiene, platform checks, approvals safety.
    4. What to do if you’re hit — freeze, document, report, engage recovery.

    FAQ targets

    • How to tell a scam from a legit project?
    • What if I already sent funds?
    • How to choose safe platforms?