Top 50 Crypto Scams of 2026: Fake Trading Platforms, Pig Butchering Schemes, and Investment Fraud Exposed
Crypto scams are becoming more organized, more convincing, and more dangerous in 2026. Many fake trading platforms now look professional, use realistic dashboards, copy trusted company names, and operate through WhatsApp, Telegram, dating apps, Instagram, and online investment groups.
Recent scam reports show a clear pattern. Victims are often approached by someone pretending to be a successful investor, romantic partner, analyst, trading assistant, or recovery expert. After trust is built, they are guided into depositing crypto on a fake platform. The account may show profits at first, but when the victim tries to withdraw, the platform demands taxes, certification fees, commissions, security deposits, or account verification payments.
The FBI reported that cryptocurrency-related complaints produced more than $11 billion in losses in 2025, while investment fraud remained the biggest driver of scam-related losses. (Federal Bureau of Investigation) The FTC also reported more than $7.9 billion in investment scam losses in 2025. (Consumer Advice)
How These Crypto Scams Work
Most fake crypto platforms use the same playbook. First, the scammer builds trust. Then they introduce trading, AI investing, mining, liquidity pools, gold spot trading, token launches, or “guaranteed” crypto signals. Once the victim deposits funds, the platform displays fake profits to encourage larger deposits.
The scam becomes clear when withdrawals fail. The DFPI warns that imposter websites and lookalike names are common scam tactics, and its tracker is built from consumer complaints involving reported fraudulent crypto losses. (DFPI)
Top 50 Crypto Scams and Suspicious Platforms to Watch
1. VanguardTrade
VanguardTrade was reported as a typosquatting scam impersonating Vanguard Group through user.vanguradtradeprocrm.com. The victim invested $100,000, believed the account doubled, then was blocked when trying to withdraw. (DFPI)
2. Coinget.finance
Coinget.finance was linked to a matrimony-site relationship scam where the victim was guided into crypto trading and later told to pay taxes and security deposits before withdrawal. (DFPI)
3. ldgbite.com
ldgbite.com and lgdbit.org were reported by two California residents. Victims described dating-site recruitment, fake profits, withdrawal fees, and a 25% certification fee demand. (DFPI)
4. quantumxex.net
quantumxex.net was reported after a victim joined a WhatsApp group, deposited funds, and later had withdrawals rejected unless extra fees were paid. (DFPI)
5. bhpvipai.com
bhpvipai.com was reported as a fake platform where an online contact claimed they could help set up an AI trading bot. The victim later could not withdraw funds. (DFPI)
6. Bitboxn.com
Bitboxn.com was linked to a recovery scam. An “IT expert” claimed they could recover stolen crypto, then pushed the victim to trade on h5.bitboxn.com and pay verification and tax demands. (DFPI)
7. Okrex.com
Okrex.com and Okred.com were reported as fraudulent crypto trading platforms where the victim believed they were trading but could not withdraw funds. (DFPI)
8. Chainrealm.org
Chainrealm.org appeared in the DFPI tracker as a fraudulent platform with a wallet-style homepage showing major crypto assets. (DFPI)
9. CryptovaultNC.com
CryptovaultNC.com was promoted through WhatsApp by “Jennifer” and a “Senior Analyst” named Paul, with promised 30–40% returns. When the victim tried to withdraw, the platform demanded $50,000 for taxes and commission. (DFPI)
10. Creatordbwxq.cc
Creatordbwxq.cc and creatordbcoin.cc reportedly used a “credit score” system promising gains once a score reached 100%. The victim lost at least $8,000 and could not recover funds. (DFPI)
11. Lbmaex.xyz
Lbmaex.xyz was promoted by an Instagram contact posing as a young millionaire. The victim was pushed to liquidate retirement accounts and later could not withdraw without paying “taxes.” (DFPI)
12. Capitalcrypto.net
Capitalcrypto.net was tied to a romance-investment scam where the victim believed they earned about $300,000, but withdrawals were blocked and extra fees were demanded. (DFPI)
13. SafetyValue.com
SafetyValue.com was linked to Darkcherries Wealth Society and an EVO AI trading bot. The victim deposited funds, could not withdraw, and lost more than $21,000. (DFPI)
14. Coxno
COXNO, operating at web.coxno.com, was promoted through the “Dreamers Investment Guild.” The victim believed their account exceeded $1 million, but the site demanded a $417,000 commission before withdrawal. (DFPI)
15. Defiwa11etbch.com
Defiwa11etbch.com and defie-v2.com were linked to a WhatsApp contact named “Melissa,” who provided trading signals. The victim lost $700,000 and could not withdraw. (DFPI)
16. TPKcoin
TPKcoin, also called directcurrent, was promoted through Telegram trading signals. The platform later demanded commissions and taxes before allowing access to funds. (DFPI)
17. APL Management
APL Management was promoted by WhatsApp contacts claiming to be financial advisers with a proven crypto strategy, directing victims to web.aplfinance.us. (DFPI)
18. Miycoin.com
Miycoin.com was linked to a WhatsApp trading-signal group led by “Professor Ivelyn,” who demanded a 30% tax from the victim. (DFPI)
19. Crypen.com
Crypen.com was reported by multiple residents connected to the “Techcrisis Investment Guild.” Victims were told to buy TGD tokens and later denied withdrawals unless they paid a fee. (DFPI)
20. Rwanexus.io
Rwanexus.io was promoted through WhatsApp by “Yuxuan,” who encouraged the victim to deposit more money for crypto trading profits. (DFPI)
21. avtocoin.com
Avtocoin.com was reported after a victim transferred more than $6,000 and later had the account suspended for “suspicious activity” when trying to withdraw. (DFPI)
22. Eagle Crest Asset Management
Eagle Crest Asset Management allegedly operated a wealth course that directed victims to OK-Coin, QamCoin.com, and Coin-Rush.com. Victims were later asked to pay commissions, taxes, or fees of 8% to 15%. (DFPI)
23. OK-Coin
OK-Coin was listed as one of the platforms connected to the Eagle Crest Asset Management complaint. This should not be confused with legitimate companies using similar names. (DFPI)
24. QamCoin.com
QamCoin.com appeared in the same Eagle Crest Asset Management complaint involving fake trading profits and withdrawal fee demands. (DFPI)
25. Coin-Rush.com
Coin-Rush.com was also connected to the Eagle Crest Asset Management case, where victims could not recover funds despite paying fees. (DFPI)
26. capnovas.com
Capnovas.com was reported after an Instagram contact showed fake profit statements and connected the victim with a “Trading Account Manager.” After a test trade, the victim could not withdraw. (DFPI)
27. sparkppap.com
Spark Capital and sparkppap.com were linked to an AI crypto software scheme claiming to make testers millionaires. The victim was asked to pay for trading signals and later could not withdraw. (DFPI)
28. Morocoin
The SEC charged Morocoin Tech Corp. as one of three purported crypto trading platforms involved in an alleged $14 million confidence scam targeting retail investors through social media and WhatsApp groups. (SEC)
29. Berge
Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd. was named by the SEC in the same alleged crypto trading platform scheme involving fake investment clubs and advance-fee withdrawal demands. (SEC)
30. Cirkor
Cirkor Inc. was also named by the SEC as a purported crypto trading platform connected to the alleged investment confidence scam. (SEC)
31. AI Wealth
AI Wealth Inc. was named by the SEC as one of the investment clubs allegedly using WhatsApp and social media ads to build trust before directing investors to fake crypto platforms. (SEC)
32. Lane Wealth
Lane Wealth Inc. was also named in the SEC action involving AI-generated investment tips and fake trading platforms. (SEC)
33. AI Investment Education Foundation
AI Investment Education Foundation Ltd. was named by the SEC as part of the alleged investment club scheme targeting retail investors. (SEC)
34. Zenith Asset Tech Foundation
Zenith Asset Tech Foundation was named in the SEC complaint involving social media recruitment, WhatsApp groups, fake platforms, and misappropriated funds. (SEC)
35. Unktlife.com
Unktlife.com was linked to a WeChat relationship scam where the victim initially withdrew funds, then deposited more and later lost over $550,000 after being asked to pay a “tax credit.” (DFPI)
36. Stdubrye.top
Stdubrye.top was reported after a dating-app contact introduced short-term crypto trading. When the victim tried to withdraw, the platform demanded $275,000. (DFPI)
37. Strike Chain Inc
Strike Chain Inc. was connected to the Summit Wealth Investment Education Foundation, where victims were invited by “Pedro” and “Emily” to trade crypto assets. (DFPI)
38. BXD Crypto
BXD Crypto, operating at bxdcrypto.net, was reported as a bitcoin mining scam where the victim was asked to pay unfinished contract fees, gas fees, and other charges. (DFPI)
39. Bit2meprojil.com
Bit2meprojil.com and bit2maproame.com were linked to high-yield crypto programs, liquidity mining claims, and a “risk premium” demand after the victim believed the account had grown to millions. (DFPI)
40. FoundryPro.net
FoundryPro.net was tied to a pig butchering scam where the victim was told to pay mining, recovery, and withdrawal-related fees, eventually losing more than $2 million. (DFPI)
41. OpenSoil / Open Soil X
OpenSoil and h5.opensoilx.com claimed to offer arbitrage trades through an app installed by link instead of a legitimate app store. The platform also claimed approval by a nonexistent California Banking Regulatory Commission. (DFPI)
42. 247 Trade Growth
247tradegrowth.net appeared in the DFPI tracker involving Instagram-based bitcoin investment claims and promises of high returns. (DFPI)
43. Becky Bitcoin Analyst Trader
Becky Bitcoin Analyst Trader was linked to an Instagram account takeover-style scam where the victim was convinced to send money and then pressured to change their Instagram email address. (DFPI)
44. BenitoRevilla.com
BenitoRevilla.com was reported as an imposter site impersonating a legitimate broker-dealer agent connected to USAA Investment Services. (DFPI)
45. RapidForexTrade.com
RapidForexTrade.com was reported after a victim was persuaded into bitcoin mining by an old Navy friend on Instagram and later faced repeated withdrawal runarounds. (DFPI)
46. Coinbase.ii36.vip
Coinbase.ii36.vip was reported as an entity impersonating Coinbase. The victim transferred funds for mining and later saw crypto transferred out of the wallet. This is not Coinbase.com. (DFPI)
47. 247 Crypto Base
247cryptobase.com was listed in the DFPI tracker as a crypto investment platform using a phony California address. (DFPI)
48. Fitbela Epro Limited
Fitbela Epro Limited operated through several domains, including fitbela.org, fitbelaepro.com.tw, fitbela.com, and fitbela.xyz. The victim was told to pay $87,000 in taxes before withdrawal. (DFPI)
49. HGEex.com
HGEex.com was reported after a LINE contact convinced the victim to trade options. When the victim attempted withdrawal, customer service demanded a 30% tax. (DFPI)
50. FTX DEX / SOLANAFTX / BYBIT Imposter Scam
The DFPI tracker includes an entity impersonating FTX involving FTX DEX, SOLANAFTX, and BYBIT names. The victim was repeatedly charged taxes, platform fees, verification fees, unfreezing fees, and credit-score fees. (DFPI)
Common Warning Signs Across These Scams
The same red flags appear again and again:
- A stranger introduces crypto trading through WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, WeChat, LINE, or a dating app.
- The platform shows fast profits with little explanation.
- The victim is encouraged to deposit more after seeing fake gains.
- Withdrawals are blocked.
- The platform demands taxes, commissions, security deposits, risk premiums, verification fees, or liquidity payments.
- The website later becomes unreachable.
- The scammer stops responding after the victim refuses to pay more.
The SEC also warned that social media and group chats are used to build investor trust before victims are directed into fake crypto platforms. (SEC)
What Victims Should Do Immediately
Anyone who deposited funds into one of these platforms should stop sending additional money. Scammers often continue creating new fees until the victim refuses to pay.
Save everything:
- Wallet addresses
- Transaction hashes
- Deposit receipts
- Screenshots
- WhatsApp chats
- Telegram chats
- Dating app messages
- Emails
- Website URLs
- Customer support conversations
- Withdrawal rejection notices
The FBI advises victims to document the scammer or company name, contact methods, dates, payment methods, where funds were sent, and a detailed description of the interaction. (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
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As fake crypto platforms continue spreading in 2026, investors should verify every website, avoid pressure-based investment groups, and treat withdrawal fee demands as a major scam warning.