加密货币诈骗：一个全球性问题

全球各地最近发生的事件突显了加密货币诈骗案件的不断增加。来自世界各地的人们被高级诈骗犯骗走了很多钱。

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.

最近世界各地发生的事件表明，加密货币诈骗急剧增加，各国人民因老练的欺诈者而损失了大量资金。一些政府已加大力度打击这些骗局，并提高人们对此类投资所涉及风险的认识。

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

以下是加密诈骗的一些操作和影响的详细介绍：

1. Massive Crypto Scam Targeting Japanese Investors Uncovered in Malaysia

1. 马来西亚发现针对日本投资者的大规模加密货币骗局

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，马来西亚当局对一个专门针对日本投资者的大规模加密货币诈骗活动进行了突击搜查。此次行动由马来西亚皇家警察 (PDRM) 实施，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.

嫌疑人在吉隆坡的两栋豪华大楼内经营，当局报告称，其中十五名中国公民，一名老挝妇女，一名香港居民，一名缅甸人，其余嫌疑人是马来西亚人。

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.

据警方称，犯罪嫌疑人使用 Tinder 和 Monsters 等流行约会应用程序来诈骗受害者。他们诱骗受害者通过 Bitbank 和 CoinCheck 等应用程序投资虚假加密货币计划。

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.

这次行动被精心隐藏，嫌疑人在偏远地区被高高的栅栏包围的平房里行动，以避免被执法部门发现。

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.

在突袭中，警方查获了 55 部手机、17 台电脑以及用于实施诈骗的各种其他设备。马来西亚当地嫌疑人已被警方保释，其余20名嫌疑人仍被拘留。

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

2. 澳大利亚加密货币诈骗受害者损失超过 1 亿美元

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.

据澳大利亚联邦警察称，在澳大利亚，加密货币欺诈案件激增，短短一年内，澳大利亚人在此类诈骗中损失超过 1.22 亿美元。值得注意的是，其中大约一半的损失是通过加密货币诈骗造成的。

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

据报道，2023-24 财年澳大利亚因投资诈骗损失了 2.59 亿澳元。

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

当局特别指出，“杀猪”和深度造假技术是诈骗者常用的手段。

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

此外，法新社在打击虚假投资平台计划的第一年就关闭了 615 个加密货币投资诈骗网站。

3. Global Perspective on Crypto Scams

3. 全球对加密货币诈骗的看法

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.

加密货币诈骗并不局限于任何特定地理位置。例如，最近的一份报告强调了堪萨斯州中心三州银行前首席执行官 Shan Hanes 因通过加密货币诈骗挪用 4700 万美元而被判处 24 年监禁。

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

在菲律宾，有 99 人因涉嫌类似的加密货币和爱情诈骗而被警方逮捕。

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

在整个亚洲、欧洲和北美，当局都遇到了加密诈骗的增加。

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，比利时 FSMA 宣布，今年上半年举报的欺诈行为中有 50% 与加密货币相关。此外，网络钓鱼欺诈者在全球范围内提取了 3.14 亿美元。

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.

在更广泛的范围内，监管机构正在加大力度教育和警告公众如何应对投资机会。随着诈骗不断扩散，警方和金融监管机构正在加大针对这一问题的行动。