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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Concerned About Crypto Scams? Here're Five Ways to Keep You Safe In DeFi, NFT Marketplace - Outlook India

The rising crypto frauds may have dampened the spirits of scores of global enthusiasts hoping to shine in the promising digital currency space. But is this going to be a permanent concern? Or is there a way to safely navigate the market without becoming a sitting duck for scamsters?
While the threats are real, and the participants may have little chance to escape an attack, especially those involving high-security breaches, some frauds could be avoided by taking basic precautions.
Experts believe that simple security measures could help avoid the risks to a great extent.
Why Is The Threat Real?
London-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic estimated that the DeFi-based NFT industry lost an astounding $12 billion in frauds, which includes price manipulation, money laundering, etc., in 2021.
In many cases, hackers used a bug or flaws in the DeFi protocol to steal the crypto assets, said the Elliptic study titled 'NFT Report 2022', released on August 26.
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