{"id":18100,"date":"2025-02-13T08:30:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=18100"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:14:05","slug":"tactics-crypto-scammers-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Scams: Tactics and Methods Scammers Use to Trick Investors Out of Their Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-is_sticky=\"false\" data-sticky_toc_position=\"left\" data-hide_sticky_on_mobile=\"false\" data-sticky_button_icon='&lt;svg style=\"color:#000000;\" class=\"ub_sticky-toc-open-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"34px\" width=\"34px\" viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"&gt;&lt;path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 78.33 14.33 64 32 64H416C433.7 64 448 78.33 448 96C448 113.7 433.7 128 416 128H32C14.33 128 0 113.7 0 96zM0 256C0 238.3 14.33 224 32 224H416C433.7 224 448 238.3 448 256C448 273.7 433.7 288 416 288H32C14.33 288 0 273.7 0 256zM416 448H32C14.33 448 0 433.7 0 416C0 398.3 14.33 384 32 384H416C433.7 384 448 398.3 448 416C448 433.7 433.7 448 416 448z\"&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;' data-sticky_button_color=\"#000000\" data-sticky_toc_width=\"320px\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c08de746-4aca-47ff-8637-43ff651507cd\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#0-6-common-tactics-in-crypto-scams\" style=\"\">6 Common Tactics in Crypto Scams<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#1-1-crypto-pump-and-dump-schemes\" style=\"\">1. Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#2-2-rug-pull-scams\" style=\"\">2. Rug Pull Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#3-3-nft-scams\" style=\"\">3. NFT Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#4-4-pig-butchering-crypto\" style=\"\">4. Pig Butchering Crypto<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#5-5-crypto-phishing-scams\" style=\"\">5. Crypto Phishing Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#6-6-crypto-romance-scams\" style=\"\">6. Crypto Romance Scams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#7-5-red-flags-to-identify-a-crypto-scam\" style=\"\">5 Red Flags to Identify a Crypto Scam<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#8-how-to-protect-yourself-from-crypto-scams\" style=\"\">How to Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#9-how-to-get-bitcoin-back-from-a-scammer\" style=\"\">How to Get Bitcoin Back From a Scammer<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#10-report-the-scam-\" style=\"\">Report the Scam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#11-alert-the-crypto-community\" style=\"\">Alert the Crypto Community<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/tactics-crypto-scammers-use\/#12-what-to-do-if-you%E2%80%99re-the-victim-of-crypto-scams\" style=\"\">What to Do If You\u2019re the Victim of Crypto Scams<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2.png 2240w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/losing-and-recovering-form-crypto-scam\/\">Crypto scams <\/a>are on the rise with investors losing billions of dollars annually. Chainalysis reports around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chainalysis.com\/blog\/2025-crypto-crime-report-introduction\/\">$40.9 billion<\/a> was lost in crypto scams between 2020-2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these scams exploit FOMO (fear of missing out), luring investors with promises of high returns and exclusive investment opportunities. Once the money is transferred, the scammers disappear, leaving investors with nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One particularly troubling scheme is the pig butchering crypto scam, where fraudsters spend weeks or months building trust and relationships before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms\u2014only to steal their funds in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is just one of many scams draining investors&#8217; wallets. Pump-and-dump schemes, rug pulls, phishing attacks, and NFT fraud continue to cause massive losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll break down the most common crypto scams, how to identify red flags, verify identities using <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">Social Catfish<\/a>, and what to do if you\u2019ve been scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> 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Scams<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here are 6 common types of crypto scams that you should know:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-crypto-pump-and-dump-schemes\">1. Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In pump-and-dump schemes, scammers prey on the public\u2019s eagerness to invest in cryptocurrency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fraudsters artificially inflate a coin\u2019s price through influencer hype and fake marketing. Some even coordinate with other wealthy individuals to manipulate the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more investors join, the value of the coin increases. Once the value peaks, scammers sell off their holdings, causing the market to collapse and leaving other investors with major financial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most meme coins are susceptible to pump-and-dump schemes due to their high volatility. For example, a 13-year-old streamer known as &#8220;$Kid&#8221; created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/teen-streamer-creates-crypto-coin-230125495.html\">meme coin called &#8220;Quant&#8221;<\/a> ($Quant).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a live stream on the platform \u201cPump.fun\u201d, he promoted the coin, leading to a rapid increase in its value. Shortly after, he sold off his holdings, reportedly making $30,000, which caused the coin&#8217;s value to plummet and left investors with significant losses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-rug-pull-scams\">2. Rug Pull Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A rug pull is a crypto scam typically occurring at the organizational level. In this type of scam, the owners of a project start \u201cpumping\u201d the project to get people interested in investing in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once investor interest is at its peak, they take all the money invested and disappear, effectively \u201cpulling the rug\u201d out from under investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most well-known rug pulls in crypto history was the project known as \u201c<em>Onecoin<\/em>.\u201d Onecoin raised over<strong> $4 billion <\/strong>before the project\u2019s founder pocketed the money and headed for the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scams can be devastating because investors lose everything they put into the project.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-nft-scams\">3. NFT Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>NFT scams are one of the most common crypto scams out there. This is because of the nature of NFTs. Because the value of an NFT is based on people\u2019s perceptions of it, it is vulnerable to manipulation and deception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The old joke about \u201cwhy would someone pay for NFTs when you can just screenshot them\u201d doesn\u2019t necessarily hold up when you consider how important a factor authenticity is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A copy of the Mona Lisa is not nearly as valuable as the original, so some artists create fakes to deceive people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, hackers hacked into famous graffiti artist <strong>Banksy<\/strong>\u2019s website and posted an ad for his \u201cfirst NFT.\u201d This ad tricked people into purchasing the NFT project. Once the buyers bought the NFT, it became worthless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because an NFT\u2019s authenticity is the only thing that makes it valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-pig-butchering-crypto\">4. Pig Butchering Crypto<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/pig-butchering-crypto-scam-how-to-protect-yourself-from-this-growing-threat\/\">pig butchering scam<\/a>, scammers talk investors into letting them \u2018invest\u2019 some of their money for them. After the victim has trusted the scammer with their investment money, they see their investment account grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking that they\u2019re making a good return on their initial investment, many investors will decide to invest more, and when they do, the scammer pulls all of the money out of the account and disappears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This crypto scam is called \u201cpig butchering\u201d because the scammer fattens the account before pulling all the funds, just as a butcher fattens a pig up before he butchers it to get its meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, pig butchering scams on the Ethereum blockchain accounted for <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/pig-butchering-scams-top-2024-crypto-fraud-with-3-6-billion-in-losses\/\">$3.6 billion in reported losses<\/a>, according to Web3 security firm Cyvers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-crypto-phishing-scams\">5. Crypto Phishing Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/phishing-scams\/\">Phishing scams<\/a> are among the most common crypto fraud tactics that exploit users\u2019 trust in legitimate platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers create <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/can-a-scam-trading-platform-take-your-crypto-how-to-protect-your-investments\/\">fake trading platforms<\/a> or send deceptive emails or messages that appear to come from trusted sources, such as cryptocurrency exchanges or wallet providers, tricking users into revealing their login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-known example of a phishing attack is when hackers hijacked OpenSea\u2019s official Discord server and tricked users into clicking a fake NFT airdrop link, stealing over $18,000 worth of NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinbase is a commonly targeted platform where scammers send emails that closely resemble official Coinbase communications, urging users to log in via malicious links. Once users enter their credentials, attackers gain full control over their accounts, potentially wiping out their crypto holdings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since crypto transactions are irreversible, recovering stolen funds from phishing scams is incredibly difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-6-crypto-romance-scams\">6. Crypto Romance Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Romance scams use emotional manipulation to trick investors into sending money. Scammers pretend to build a relationship, often using stolen photos from Instagram to seem more real. Scammers often use similar tactics for <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/swindle-scenarios-common-online-deceptions-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">online deceptions<\/a> beyond crypto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they establish trust, they fabricate an urgent crisis, such as legal trouble, medical emergencies, or threats of violence. They use psychological tactics to pressure victims into sending large sums of money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These payments are mostly in the form of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin since it\u2019s hard to trace or recover these transactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite sounding unbelievable, romance scams are a common form of crypto fraud, according to the FBI, where victims have lost over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/annualreport\/reports\/2023_ic3cryptocurrencyreport.pdf\">$215M<\/a> to these schemes in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Y_7Qq3Rehs&#038;feature=youtu.be\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"7-5-red-flags-to-identify-a-crypto-scam\">5 Red Flags to Identify a Crypto Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 red flags to help you identify a crypto scam before you get scammed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unrealistic promises:<\/strong> Anything guaranteeing high returns with no risk is a scam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anonymous or unverifiable teams:<\/strong> Scam projects often hide the founders&#8217; identities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No clear roadmap or whitepaper:<\/strong> Fake projects have vague, low-quality documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suspicious contract addresses: <\/strong>Use tools like Etherscan or BscScan to check legitimacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fake social proof:<\/strong> Many scams buy fake followers and fake reviews to seem legitimate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Social Catfish\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-lookup\/\">reverse search lookup<\/a> lets you double-check a person\u2019s identity using their name, phone number, image, or email address to avoid 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<div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter email here\" name=\"email\" maxlength=\"100\" value=\"\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Email<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter phone here\" name=\"phone\" maxlength=\"12\" value=\"\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.phone\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Phone Number<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter username here\" name=\"username\" maxlength=\"100\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Username<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter address here\" name=\"address\" maxlength=\"100\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.address\"  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                   <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"8-how-to-protect-yourself-from-crypto-scams\">How to Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers.png 2240w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some precautionary measures you can take to protect yourself from scammers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a hardware wallet: <\/strong>Store your crypto in cold storage devices like Ledger or Trezor to prevent online hacks and phishing attacks. Never store large amounts of crypto on exchanges or hot wallets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable 2FA on all accounts<\/strong>: Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra security layer, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid clicking random links:<\/strong> Always verify URLs manually before entering login details. Take precautionary measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-prevent-getting-scammed-from-a-website-red-flags-to-watch-for\/\">avoid being scammed by fake websites<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-check addresses before sending crypto<\/strong>: Scammers use clipboard hijacking malware to secretly replace copied wallet addresses with their own. Carefully verify that the recipient\u2019s address is correct before sending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor your wallet activity<\/strong>: Regularly check your transaction history and set up alerts to detect any suspicious movements in your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beware of fake customer support<\/strong>: Scammers often impersonate support agents from Binance, Coinbase, and MetaMask, asking for login credentials or private keys. Legit companies will never ask for this information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"9-how-to-get-bitcoin-back-from-a-scammer\">How to Get Bitcoin Back From a Scammer<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Copy-of-What-is-Online-Privacy-and-How-Can-You-Protect-It-from-Scammers-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33241\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/why-do-scammers-ask-for-cryptocurrency\/\">Cryptocurrencies<\/a> like Bitcoin and Ethereum are decentralized, meaning once a transaction is made, it\u2019s irreversible. 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