Biggest Crypto Phishing & Scam Losses

The cryptocurrency industry has seen substantial financial losses due to phishing and various scam tactics, with billions of dollars stolen through deceptive schemes.

The top 3

  1. Top Crypto Scams by Value Lost: The largest crypto hack in history was the Bybit hack in 2025, which resulted in a loss of $1.4 billion in ETH, followed by the Poly Network exploit in 2021 ($610 million) and the Ronin Network hack in 2022 ($540 million).
  2. Most Common Crypto Phishing Techniques: Crypto phishing commonly uses fake websites, malicious links in direct messages, fake wallet support, deceptive airdrops or giveaways, and fraudulent mobile apps or browser extensions to trick users into revealing sensitive information. Phishing attacks represented 93.5% of all stolen cryptocurrency as of August 2024.
  3. Countries with Highest Crypto Scam Losses: The United States accounts for approximately 40% of global crypto-related losses, totaling over $2.5 billion, while North Korea is ranked as the top country for crypto crime, using cyberattacks to fund its weapons programs.

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