联邦调查局发布了五个警告，以帮助保护加密货币领域的投资者

联邦调查局（FBI）发布了多个警告，以帮助保护加密货币领域的投资者。随着骗局的增长越来越高

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released several warnings to help protect investors in the cryptocurrency space. As scams grow more advanced, the agency urges people to stay alert and informed.

联邦调查局（FBI）发布了多个警告，以帮助保护加密货币领域的投资者。随着骗局的增长越来越高，该机构敦促人们保持警惕并告知。

According to the agency, reports to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) show billions of dollars lost in crypto fraud in just the past year alone. In 2023, there were more than 69,000 reports of crypto fraud.

该机构称，向联邦调查局的互联网犯罪投诉中心（IC3）报告显示，仅在过去的一年中，加密欺诈损失了数十亿美元。在2023年，有69,000多个加密欺诈报告。

Here are five key warnings that every investor should understand:

以下是每个投资者都应该理解的五个关键警告：

Investment Scams Are Growing Rapidly

投资骗局正在迅速增长

The FBI says investment scams are the most common type of crypto fraud. They come in many forms, but they usually involve someone promising large returns with little or no risk. Scammers use fake websites and apps that look real. They create professional-looking charts, live price trackers, and fake testimonials.

联邦调查局说，投资骗局是加密欺诈的最常见类型。它们有多种形式，但通常会涉及一个有望获得巨额回报的人，几乎没有风险。骗子使用虚假的网站和外观真实的应用程序。他们创建了外观专业的图表，实时价格跟踪器和虚假的推荐书。

Once someone invests, the scammer may even show fake profits to build trust. Then, when the victim tries to withdraw their money, the scammer vanishes or demands more payment.

一旦有人进行投资，骗子甚至可能会表现出虚假的利润来建立信任。然后，当受害者试图撤回钱时，骗子消失或要求更多付款。

These scams usually begin online. Social media and messaging apps are the main tools scammers use. A simple message offering a “great opportunity” can lead to large losses. The fraudster might be a friend on social media, a financial expert they met in a group chat, or a trader who claims to have special knowledge. They slowly gain the victim’s trust before introducing the fake investment.

这些骗局通常开始在线。社交媒体和消息传递应用程序是骗子使用的主要工具。提供“巨大机会”的简单消息会导致巨大的损失。欺诈者可能是社交媒体上的朋友，他们在小组聊天中遇到的财务专家或声称有特殊知识的商人。他们在引入虚假投资之前慢慢获得受害者的信任。

Older Adults Are Prime Targets

老年人是主要目标

People over the age of 60 are more likely to be victims of crypto fraud than any other age group. In 2023, seniors lost more than $1.6 billion to these schemes.

超过60岁以上的人比其他任何年龄段的人更有可能成为加密欺诈的受害者。 2023年，这些计划的老年人损失了超过16亿美元。

Scammers often contact them through social media or emails. They build a friendly or romantic relationship first. Later, they suggest investing in cryptocurrency.

骗子经常通过社交媒体或电子邮件与他们联系。他们首先建立了友好或浪漫的关系。后来，他们建议投资加密货币。

This tactic is known as a “pig butchering scam.” The term means the scammer 'fattens' the victim with attention before 'butchering' them financially.

这种策略被称为“猪屠杀”。该术语意味着骗子在经济上屠杀他们之前，请注意受害者。

These scams are especially dangerous because they play on emotions. The victim thinks they are helping someone they trust. The scammer may even promise marriage or a future together. Once the victim sends money, the scammer keeps asking for more, using excuses like taxes or fees. By the time the victim realizes it is fake, the money is gone.

这些骗局特别危险，因为它们在情绪上发挥作用。受害人认为他们正在帮助他们信任的人。骗子甚至可以保证婚姻或一起未来。受害者汇款后，骗子便不断要求更多，使用税收或费用等借口。当受害者意识到这是假的时，钱就消失了。

Romance and Friendship Used as Tools in Crypto Scams

浪漫和友谊用作加密骗局的工具

Romance scams are another top warning from the FBI. These frauds involve fake relationships created online. The scammer pretends to care about the victim and gains their trust over time. After weeks or months, they introduce a crypto investment. They might say they have inside knowledge or access to a new platform.

浪漫史是联邦调查局的另一个最高警告。这些欺诈涉及在线建立的假关系。骗子假装关心受害者并随着时间的推移获得信任。几周或几个月后，他们引入了加密投资。他们可能会说他们有内部知识或进入新平台。

The victim feels emotionally connected and wants to support their partner. They send money, expecting profits. Instead, they are giving funds to a criminal. Sometimes, the scammer encourages the victim to take out loans or sell belongings. They can lose thousands or even millions before realizing the truth.

受害者感到情感上的联系，并希望支持他们的伴侣。他们寄钱，期望利润。相反，他们正在向罪犯捐款。有时，骗子鼓励受害人拿出贷款或出售财产。在意识到真相之前，他们可能会损失数千甚至数百万。

The FBI says these scams are hard to detect because they happen slowly. There is no upfront pressure. Instead, the scammer carefully builds a believable story and waits until the victim is emotionally involved.

联邦调查局说，这些骗局很难检测到，因为它们发生缓慢。没有前期压力。取而代之的是，骗子小心翼翼地构建了一个可信的故事，然后等到受害者在情感上参与。

Scammers Pretend To Be Authorities

骗子假装是当局

Many scams now involve criminals pretending to be from the government. Victims receive phone calls, emails, or texts that look official. The scammer says they are from the FBI, IRS, or another agency. They claim the victim is being investigated or that their funds are at risk. Sometimes, they say there is a national security issue.

现在，许多骗局都涉及假装来自政府的罪犯。受害者会收到看起来正式的电话，电子邮件或文字。骗子说，它们来自联邦调查局，国税局或其他机构。他们声称受害者正在调查或他们的资金处于危险之中。有时，他们说存在国家安全问题。

To “protect” the money, the scammer tells the victim to convert their funds to crypto and send them to a safe wallet. Of course, that wallet belongs to the scammer. Victims panic and do as instructed, not realizing it’s all fake. The FBI says no agency will ever ask people to move their money in this way.

为了“保护”这笔钱，骗子告诉受害者将其资金转换为加密货币，并将其送到安全的钱包中。当然，该钱包属于骗子。受害者惊慌失措，并按照指示做，并没有意识到这都是假的。联邦调查局说，没有代理商会要求人们以这种方式搬家。

These scams use fear to push quick action. Scammers often tell the victim not to speak to anyone else. They claim the situation is confidential or sensitive. The FBI says their officials do not operate like this. They do not contact people through social media or demand payment in cryptocurrency.

这些骗局利用恐惧推动快速行动。骗子经常告诉受害者不要与其他人说话。他们声称情况是机密或敏感的。联邦调查局说，他们的官员不像这样运作。他们不通过社交媒体与人联系，也不要求加密货币付款。

Recovery Scams Target Previous Victims

恢复骗局针对以前的受害者

The FBI warns that being scammed once does not mean the danger is over. Some criminals return to victims pretending to offer help. They claim they can recover lost funds. These “recovery scams” often use fake legal firms, security companies, or even pretend to be the FBI itself.

联邦调查局警告说，曾经被骗并不意味着危险已经结束。一些罪犯返回假装提供帮助的受害者。他们声称他们可以收回损失的资金。这些“恢复骗局”通常使用伪造的法律公司，安全公司，甚至假装是联邦调查局本身。

They ask for a fee to start the process. Sometimes they say the money will go toward court costs, lawyer fees, or crypto unlocking tools. Victims who are desperate to get their money back pay the fee. But after the payment, the scammer disappears again.

他们要求收费开始该过程。有时他们说这笔钱将用于法院费用，律师费或加密货币解锁工具。迫切希望获得钱的受害者支付了费用。但是付款后，骗子再次消失。

In some cases, the scammer sells the victim’s contact information to others, starting a new wave of fraud. The FBI advises that people should never pay anyone who claims they can recover lost crypto. Real law enforcement does not charge fees to investigate crimes.

在某些情况下，骗子将受害者的联系信息出售给其他人，开始新的欺诈浪潮。联邦调查局建议人们永远不要向任何声称自己可以恢复失去加密的人付钱。真正的执法部门不收取费用来调查犯罪。

The FBI’s Data and Regional Trends

联邦调查局的数据和区域趋势

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