The 5 Biggest Crypto Scams in History 💰💀

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized finance, but it has also attracted some of the biggest scams ever. Here are five of the most infamous crypto frauds that shocked the world.

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1️⃣ OneCoin ($4 Billion Fraud)

OneCoin, launched in 2014 by Ruja Ignatova (aka the "Crypto Queen" 👑), promised huge returns but was nothing more than a Ponzi scheme. Ignatova disappeared in 2017, and billions vanished with her. To this day, she remains one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives.

2️⃣ BitConnect ($2.4 Billion Scam)

BitConnect marketed itself as an “investment opportunity” with guaranteed daily returns 📈. It even had a meme-worthy mascot! However, in 2018, the scheme collapsed, revealing it was a classic Ponzi fraud. The founders disappeared, leaving investors with worthless tokens.

3️⃣ MT. Gox ($450 Million Hack)

Once the biggest Bitcoin exchange 🌍, Mt. Gox handled 70% of all Bitcoin transactions. In 2014, hackers stole 850,000 BTC (worth $450 million then, much more today), causing the exchange to go bankrupt. Investors lost everything, and legal battles continue.

4️⃣ PlusToken ($3 Billion Ponzi Scheme)

Promising easy crypto profits 🔥, PlusToken lured millions of investors, mostly from China and South Korea. When it collapsed in 2019, its founders escaped with $3 billion worth of crypto, making it one of the biggest scams ever.

5️⃣ Squid Game Token (Rug Pull Scam, $3.3 Million Stolen)

Inspired by the hit Netflix series 🎭, the Squid Game Token skyrocketed in price in late 2021. But when investors tried to sell, they discovered they couldn't! The developers pulled the rug, vanishing with over $3.3 million in stolen funds.

Final Thoughts 💡

Crypto has immense potential, but scams remain a serious risk. Always do thorough research, stay skeptical of "guaranteed" profits, and protect your investments. 🚀🔒

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