2026-01-15 09:29:34

Since 2025, security threats in the crypto space have significantly escalated. Losses related to scams and phishing have reached $1.37 billion, a year-over-year increase of over 64%—a figure that far exceeds that of 2024.

What’s even more alarming is that scammers have changed their tactics. They are no longer content with broad, mass-scale scams but are now targeting high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors with precision. What does this targeted approach mean? It indicates that wallets and accounts holding more assets are facing more complex and professional threats.

Whether you are a trader, holder, or DeFi participant, you should stay vigilant. Verifying identities, checking addresses, and exercising caution when granting permissions—these basic practices have never gone out of style.

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CryptoMom

· 6h ago

64% growth? Really? These scammers are getting more and more professional. High-net-worth users are their target; us small investors are actually safer haha. I check the addresses every time, but I still need to remind myself more often. These numbers look a bit scary; 1.37 billion is too outrageous. Precise targeting of institutions? Feels like hackers' business models have upgraded. Still, I have to verify honestly; better safe than sorry. Phishing links now look so much like the real thing, it's really hard to defend against.

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CafeMinor

· 7h ago

Damn, $1.37 billion? Now scammers are starting to target precisely, this is really outrageous --- Big fish are being targeted, but small investors are actually safer? That logic is a bit crazy --- It's the same old address verification thing, but honestly, no one can really do it perfectly, right? --- That growth rate is terrifying... need to quickly revoke all those garbage contracts with authorization --- I just want to know how those big accounts got baited; they should have been more cautious --- Why does it feel like 2025 is already going to be a mess, scams have upgraded to high-end customization --- Verifying identity sounds simple, but in practice, anyone can make mistakes, right? --- Precise targeting sounds good, but essentially, it's just because big accounts have more money and are easier to target --- This trend is really heartbreaking; having more money actually becomes a reason to be targeted --- But to be fair, reinforcing basic skills is not overkill; it's easy to be careless

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MelonField

· 01-15 09:59

Wow, $1.37 billion? That's only a few months into 2025, these scammers are really ruthless. High-net-worth individuals need to be more careful now. The term "precision targeting" is used too effectively... it's almost a profession now. To put it simply, you still have to be vigilant yourself. Don't click on every link, don't approve every authorization. It's a common saying, but it really works.

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GasGasGasBro

· 01-15 09:57

Wow, $1.37 billion? That's just the beginning, it seems like every big holder has a cold wallet now. Oh my god, even scammers are getting serious now, starting to do targeted marketing... That's outrageous. I just want to ask, has anyone here ever been scammed? Share your experience so we can all curse the scammers together. Failing at simple tasks like address verification, no wonder you're getting cut off, honestly. No way, I thought 2024 would be tough enough, but this year is even worse? My small coins are scared. Speaking of which, if institutions can get scammed, what hope do we retail investors have...

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JustHereForMemes

· 01-15 09:57

1.37 billion dollars lost. This is only the first quarter of 2025, how will we survive after that? Are scammers now playing with precise targeting? So I, as a small retail investor, can still secretly enjoy myself, haha. Verifying identity and checking addresses is an old and common practice. The key question is how many people will actually do it, to be honest. A 64% increase in this number is too outrageous. By this time next year, it might need to double again. Phishing links are always hard to defend against. The worst part is accidentally clicking the wrong one.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 01-15 09:54

$1.37 billion, wow, these scammers are getting more and more sophisticated, starting to use precision targeting High-net-worth users should be worried, this time the big fish are being caught Basically, the fundamental skills of identity verification still need to be done, otherwise all the money is wasted I think the upgraded threats should have come earlier; 2024 is going to be even more rampant Scammers are also evolving, we have to keep up with the pace

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AlphaBrain

· 01-15 09:49

Damn, $1.37 billion? It's only been a few months, how can it be so exaggerated... High-net-worth users still need to be careful; scammers are getting more sophisticated. Really, don't skip the step of checking the address. Replacing a 'c' with a '0' can be disastrous. These days, having more money actually becomes more dangerous. I just can't understand why some people still click on obviously suspicious links...

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