加密貨幣詐騙：一個全球性問題

全球各地最近發生的事件突顯了加密貨幣詐騙案件的不斷增加。來自世界各地的人們被高級詐騙犯騙走了很多錢。

Recent incidents around the world have shown a sharp increase in cryptocurrency scams, with people in various countries losing substantial amounts of money to sophisticated fraudsters. Several governments have stepped up their efforts to combat these scams and raise awareness about the risks involved in such investments.

最近世界各地發生的事件表明，加密貨幣詐騙急劇增加，各國人民因老練的詐欺者而損失了大量資金。一些政府已加強打擊這些騙局，並提高人們對此類投資所涉及風險的認識。

Here's a closer look at some of the operations and the impact of crypto scams:

以下是加密詐騙的一些操作和影響的詳細介紹：

1. Massive Crypto Scam Targeting Japanese Investors Uncovered in Malaysia

1. 馬來西亞發現針對日本投資者的大規模加密貨幣騙局

On August 19, Malaysian authorities carried out a raid on a large-scale crypto scam operation that specifically targeted Japanese investors. The operation, conducted by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals.

8 月 19 日，馬來西亞當局對一個專門針對日本投資者的大規模加密貨幣詐騙活動進行了突襲搜查。這項行動由馬來西亞皇家警察 (PDRM) 實施，逮捕了 21 人。

The suspects were operating out of two luxurious buildings in Kuala Lumpur, and the authorities reported that fifteen of them were Chinese nationals, one was a Laotian woman, one was a Hong Kong resident, and one was from Myanmar, with the remaining suspect being Malaysian.

嫌犯在吉隆坡的兩棟豪華大樓內經營，當局報告稱，其中十五名中國公民，一名寮國婦女，一名香港居民，一名緬甸人，其餘嫌疑人是馬來西亞人。

According to the police, the suspects used popular dating apps like Tinder and Monsters to scam their victims. They enticed the victims to invest in fake crypto schemes through applications such as Bitbank and CoinCheck.

據警方稱，犯罪嫌疑人使用 Tinder 和 Monsters 等流行約會應用程式來詐騙受害者。他們誘騙受害者透過 Bitbank 和 CoinCheck 等應用程式投資虛假加密貨幣計劃。

The operation was meticulously concealed, with the suspects operating out of bungalows surrounded by tall fences in remote areas to avoid detection by law enforcement.

這次行動被精心隱藏，嫌疑犯在偏遠地區被高高的柵欄包圍的平房裡行動，以避免被執法部門發現。

During the raids, police seized 55 mobile phones, 17 computers, and various other devices used to facilitate the scam. The local Malaysian suspect was released on police bail, while the remaining 20 suspects were still in custody.

在突襲中，警方查獲了 55 部手機、17 台電腦以及用於實施詐騙的各種其他設備。馬來西亞當地嫌疑人已被警方保釋，其餘20名嫌疑人仍被拘留。

2. Crypto Scam Victims in Australia Lose Over $100 Million

2. 澳洲加密貨幣詐騙受害者損失超過 1 億美元

In Australia, there has been a surge in crypto fraud cases, with Aussies losing over $122 million in such scams in just one year, according to the Australian Federal Police. Notably, about half of these losses were incurred through cryptocurrency scams.

據澳洲聯邦警察稱，在澳大利亞，加密貨幣詐欺案件激增，在短短一年內，澳洲人在此類詐騙中損失超過 1.22 億美元。值得注意的是，其中大約一半的損失是透過加密貨幣詐騙造成的。

For the fiscal year 2023-24, it was reported that $259 million was lost to investment scams in Australia.

據報道，2023-24 財年澳洲因投資詐騙損失了 2.59 億澳元。

The authorities specifically identified “pig butchering” and deepfake technology among the prevalent methods used by the fraudsters.

當局特別指出，「殺豬」和深度造假技術是詐騙者常用的手段。

Additionally, the AFP shut down 615 crypto investment scam websites during the first year of its program to combat fake investment platforms.

此外，法新社在打擊虛假投資平台計畫的第一年就關閉了 615 個加密貨幣投資詐騙網站。

3. Global Perspective on Crypto Scams

3. 全球對加密貨幣詐騙的看法

Cryptocurrency scams are not confined to any particular geographic location. For instance, a recent report highlights the sentencing of Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank, to 24 years in prison for embezzling $47 million through crypto scams.

加密貨幣詐騙並不局限於任何特定地理位置。例如，最近的一份報告強調了堪薩斯州中心三州銀行前執行長 Shan Hanes 因透過加密貨幣詐騙挪用 4,700 萬美元而被判處 24 年監禁。

In the Philippines, 99 people were apprehended by the police in connection with similar crypto and romance scams.

在菲律賓，有 99 人因涉嫌類似的加密貨幣和愛情詐騙而被警方逮捕。

Throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, authorities are encountering a rise in crypto scams.

在整個亞洲、歐洲和北美，當局都遇到了加密詐騙的增加。

For example, the Belgian FSMA announced that 50% of reported frauds in the first half of the year were crypto-related. Moreover, phishing fraudsters withdrew $314m worldwide.

例如，比利時 FSMA 宣布，今年上半年舉報的詐欺行為中有 50% 與加密貨幣有關。此外，網路釣魚詐騙者在全球範圍內提取了 3.14 億美元。

On a broader scale, regulators are increasing their efforts to educate and warn the public about dealing with investment opportunities. As scams continue to proliferate, police and financial regulators are intensifying their actions on this issue.

在更廣泛的範圍內，監管機構正在加強教育和警告公眾如何應對投資機會。隨著詐騙不斷擴散，警方和金融監管機構正在加大針對此議題的行動。