Investment / Crypto Scam
What is an Investment / Crypto Scam scam?
A contact promises guaranteed, unusually high returns on a crypto or trading platform, often showing fake screenshots of gains, then stalls or disappears once you try to withdraw funds.
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Frequently asked questions
How is a scam type determined for a report?
The reporter selects it when filing, from a fixed list of common patterns -- not inferred automatically from the notes.
What if a report matches more than one pattern?
Reporters pick the single closest match. Read the notes on each report for the full description, which often blends more than one tactic.
How often is this page updated?
Immediately — every count here reflects the reports on file in real time, not a periodic snapshot.