$2 Billion Has Been Stolen In Crypto Related Scams in 6 months … Here’s how to avoid them

Scammers are smarter than ever  And it’s no longer just the people who aren’t tech savvy who are getting scammed.  Its Scam Awareness week, and today Swyftx Verifications Lead Calum joins Pav Hundal (Lead Market Analyst) to talk about the ways scams are evolving in 2025 - think AI-generated messages, deepfake selfies, romance frauds that last years, and scammers posing as recovery services.  If you’re in the crypto world or know someone who is, this is essential listening!  You’ll hear: 01:06 - Why we’re talking about scams this week  03:07 - The scams that have been set up for YEARS  05:59 - Is crypto more vulnerable to scams than elsewhere? 07:17 - The different types of scams and how they work  09:23 - Are you following who you think you’re following?  12:20 - The reason people lose MORE than just their investments  16:12 - How scammers are using AI and deepfake to even trick exchanges!  19:12 - How people react when we tell them they’ve been scammed (this one will shock you)  21:07 - Why crypto makes it easier to trace scams   ...and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.