Krutika Adani
Recent reports show an alarming rise in crimes targeting crypto investors. From AI-driven romance scams to violent kidnappings, criminals are becoming more sophisticated and daring.
In Hong Kong, a police operation uncovered a crypto crime syndicate using fake personas of wealthy, single women to lure victims into scams. This AI-driven scam targets vulnerable crypto holders, exploiting their trust for financial gain.
A Canadian crypto forum moderator narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt, revealing the dangerous new trend of violent crimes aimed at high-value crypto holders.
Between 2014 and 2024, nearly 200 violent crimes linked to crypto have been reported. As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, it’s clear that criminals are using more extreme tactics to capitalize on its rising value.