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title: How To Avoid Falling Victim to Cryptocurrency Fraud
description: The crypto market is booming — not just for investors, but for scammers too. Unfortunately, most people still don't know very much about cryptocurrency, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of that knowledge gap to lure victims hoping to cash in on the crypto craze. This article from AARP highlights the most common cryptocurrency scam tactics and shows you how to avoid becoming a statistic.
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# [How To Avoid Falling Victim to Cryptocurrency Fraud](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/how-to-avoid-falling-victim-to-cryptocurrency-fraud)

 Written by [Barry Investment Advisors](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/author/barry-investment-advisors) | May 27, 2021 5:22:53 PM

The crypto market is booming — not just for investors, but for scammers too. Unfortunately, most people still don't know very much about cryptocurrency, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of that knowledge gap to lure victims hoping to cash in on the crypto craze. This article from AARP highlights the most common cryptocurrency scam tactics and shows you how to avoid becoming a statistic.

                                                 

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