{"id":95987,"date":"2026-01-15T09:46:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ru.law\/?p=95987"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:34:18","slug":"kryptobetrug-und-pig-butchering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ru.law\/en\/kryptobetrug-und-pig-butchering\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto fraud and \u201cpig butchering\u201d \u2013 How modern cryptocurrency scams work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cryptocurrency fraud has increased dramatically worldwide and is increasingly becoming one of the most significant forms of digital economic crime. Organized groups of perpetrators deliberately exploit the trust of people who invest in cryptocurrencies or are engaging with this market for the first time. Structured investment fraud schemes, in which victims are financially exploited over an extended period, are particularly prevalent. One such method is known internationally as pig butchering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zunehmende-falle-von-kryptobetrug-in-deutschland-und-weltweit\"><strong>Increasing cases of crypto fraud in Germany and worldwide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise in cryptocurrency fraud is not only an international phenomenon, but also clearly evident in Germany. Figures from consumer protection agencies confirm this trend. In the first half of 2025, over 250 complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud were registered nationwide. This represents roughly double the number of reported cases compared to the same period in 2024. Experts assume that the actual number of affected individuals is significantly higher, as many cases go unreported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cryptocurrency fraud causes billions of dollars in damage worldwide. European and international law enforcement agencies warn that online fraud could surpass other forms of organized economic crime in the future. The increasing professionalization of perpetrators is a major contributing factor to this development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warum-kryptowahrungen-fur-betruger-besonders-geeignet-sind\"><strong>Why cryptocurrencies are particularly suitable for fraudsters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cryptocurrencies remain difficult for many people to understand. Technical processes, trading mechanisms, and legal frameworks are complex and often incomprehensible to outsiders. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not legal tender in most countries and do not enjoy any government protection. Their value is determined solely by supply and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These characteristics make cryptocurrencies particularly attractive to fraudsters. Transactions are digital, cross-border, and sometimes anonymous. Furthermore, there are technical possibilities to obscure payment flows or route them through multiple intermediaries. This makes it difficult for victims to trace the whereabouts of their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kontaktaufnahme-und-gezielter-vertrauensaufbau\"><strong>Establishing contact and building trust in a targeted manner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cryptocurrency fraud involves a variety of methods in which victims are approached. Perpetrators use social networks, messaging services, or professional platforms to make contact. Sometimes, fake advertisements or videos are used, in which supposedly successful investors or well-known personalities promote specific platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust is usually built gradually. The perpetrators present themselves as knowledgeable, friendly, and reserved. Often, the eventual victims are going through periods of personal or financial upheaval and are therefore more susceptible to seemingly attractive investment offers. Even people with technical or economic backgrounds are affected, as the fraudulent schemes are professionally executed and convey a respectable impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pig-butchering-als-strukturierte-form-des-anlagebetrugs\"><strong>Pig butchering as a structured form of investment fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A particularly systematic form of cryptocurrency fraud is known as pig butchering. This involves a multi-stage process. First, trust is built, often over extended periods. Then, the victims are persuaded to invest initial small amounts. These investments then show apparent profits on manipulated platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next phase, larger sums are requested, often with reference to special market opportunities or limited-time offers. Once no further deposits are made or the maximum financial potential is exhausted, contact ceases. The invested funds are usually no longer available at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organisation-und-arbeitsteilung-der-tater\"><strong>Organization and division of labor of the perpetrators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These fraudulent schemes are rarely the work of lone perpetrators, but rather of structures organized with a division of labor. Some groups handle initial contact, others conduct the conversations, while still others are responsible for the technical operation of the platforms or for payment processing. In some cases, there are veritable supply chains for fake profiles, applications, or money laundering mechanisms. This model is also known as Crime as a Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these structures are controlled from Southeast Asia. Law enforcement agencies report large-scale call center-like facilities where numerous individuals systematically contact new fraud victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-auswirkungen-auf-betroffene-und-hohe-dunkelziffer\"><strong>Impact on those affected and high number of unreported cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial consequences for those affected are often severe. In many cases, people lose a significant portion of their assets. In addition to the economic damage, considerable psychological distress is not uncommon. Shame and fear prevent many victims from contacting authorities or counseling services. Consequently, the number of unreported cases remains high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The later a fraud case is detected, the more difficult it becomes to trace payment flows or take legal action. Early information and education therefore play a crucial role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtliche-einordnung-und-bedeutung-der-aufarbeitung\"><strong>Legal classification and significance of the reappraisal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a legal perspective, these situations regularly constitute investment fraud. Even if cryptocurrencies appear technically anonymous, they are <a href=\"https:\/\/finanz-forensik.de\/gestohlene-kryptowaehrungen-zurueckholen-die-forensisch-rechtliche-strategie-zur-krypto-asset-recovery\/\">transactions <\/a>This is generally understandable. The legal analysis of such cases requires not only legal expertise but also an understanding of the technical background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thorough legal analysis of crypto fraud and structured fraud schemes such as pig butchering is part of the professional discourse on digital economic crime. RU Law provides further information and analyses in its specialist articles on the topic of crypto fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-haufig-gestellte-fragen-zum-kryptobetrug\"><strong>FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions about Crypto Fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-ed0fa9cc uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f9785a0e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is meant by crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Crypto fraud refers to fraudulent activities related to cryptocurrencies, where perpetrators defraud investors through false promises, manipulated platforms, or targeted breaches of trust.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-eef02c53\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is pig butchering in crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Pig Butchering is a structured scam in which victims are persuaded to invest in cryptocurrencies over a longer period of time before contact abruptly ends and the invested money is lost.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7b6999cf\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why are cryptocurrency fraud cases currently on the rise?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The sharp increase is linked to the growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies, their technical complexity, and internationally organized criminal structures. Many people have only limited information about the risks and how they work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a5f0bb69\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What role does Bitcoin play in crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Bitcoin is the best-known cryptocurrency and is frequently used as an entry point for fraudulent schemes. Perpetrators use the name to convey legitimacy, even though the actual fraud takes place via manipulated platforms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-28b6f38a\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How do perpetrators typically proceed in crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Contact often begins via social networks or messaging services. Trust is then gradually built before investments in supposedly lucrative cryptocurrency schemes are proposed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-922e0bf1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Are companies also affected by crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, companies are increasingly coming under target, for example through targeted approaches to employees, fictitious investment models or fraudulent payment requests in cryptocurrencies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-910f255b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why is it difficult to detect crypto fraud early?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The fraudulent platforms are technically professional and convey a legitimate impression. Furthermore, they display initial fictitious winnings to build trust.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-44975cc3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How high is the damage caused by crypto fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Worldwide, the damage amounts to billions. In Germany, too, the number of reported cases is rising significantly, although a high number of unreported cases is assumed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7ab03cea\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is it possible to trace cryptocurrency transactions?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, even though cryptocurrencies appear anonymous, transactions are technically traceable. However, the analysis requires specialized expertise.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ab813d0e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Where can I find further information on cryptocurrency fraud?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Technical articles on the topic of crypto fraud are presented. <a href=\"https:\/\/ru.law\/en\/kryptobetrug\/\">RU Law<\/a> available on his website.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Der Betrug mit Kryptow\u00e4hrungen hat weltweit stark zugenommen und entwickelt sich zunehmend zu einer der bedeutendsten Formen digitaler Wirtschaftskriminalit\u00e4t. Organisierte T\u00e4tergruppen nutzen gezielt das Vertrauen 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