Dec 16, 2025
How scammers target crypto users during the holidays and how to stay protected

From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead.
The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, family and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals.
Scammers take advantage of increased online shopping, festive promotions and emotional spending to trick people into handing over their money.
Source: Cointelegraph →Related News
- Feb 24, 2026
Ethereum Foundation starts staking ETH as client diversity concerns persist
- Feb 24, 2026
‘Bitcoin scarcity is dead’: Crypto executives push back on viral claim
- Feb 24, 2026
Solo Bitcoin miner bags over $200K block reward using rented hashrate
- Feb 24, 2026
Vitalik sells 17K ETH in one month after earmarking $45M for privacy
- Feb 24, 2026
Stablecoin stagnation, tariffs a headwind for Bitcoin prices, analysts say
