How to Spot the Most Common Crypto Phishing Scams

Crypto phishing scams surged 83% in 2025, targeting wallets with fake sites, approval tricks, and poisoned addresses. One click can drain your funds.

Crypto phishing has gone from geeky corner-case to full-on global headache. According to a 2025 report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, crypto-related phishing detections surged by 83.4% compared to 2023. That means you, your abuela, or your friend’s kid could all be targets. Scammers now cast a wide net because even one click can empty a wallet.

Every time someone logs in or signs a transaction while checking the current cryptocurrency prices, they might be letting down their guard, tempted by volatility. A flurry of price charts, notifications, and hype makes wallets feel urgent. And urgency is a scammer’s best friend. As seen in a recent 2025 summary of crypto-security incidents, about 40.8% of all reported cases were social-engineering scams; technical hacks made up ...