Blockchain Crime: Scams, Hacks, and How to Stay Safe

When you hear blockchain crime, illegal activities targeting decentralized networks through theft, fraud, or manipulation. Also known as crypto crime, it’s not just about hackers stealing coins—it’s about fake airdrops, rigged exchanges, and tokens that vanish overnight. This isn’t theoretical. In 2025, over $3.8 billion was stolen from DeFi protocols, and nearly every major airdrop claim you see on Twitter is a trap.

Crypto exchange shutdowns, like Cashierest in Korea, where user funds disappeared without warning. Also known as exit scams, these happen when operators vanish after collecting deposits. Then there’s airdrop scams, fake offers promising free tokens in exchange for wallet access or seed phrases. Also known as phishing campaigns, they look identical to real ones from CoinMarketCap or popular platforms—but they’re designed to drain your wallet the second you connect it. The HAI token hack? A 99% crash after a breach. CoPuppy’s "CoinMarketCap airdrop"? Zero volume, zero legitimacy. These aren’t glitches. They’re targeted attacks built to look real.

Blockchain crime thrives on speed and confusion. People rush to claim "free" tokens without checking if the project has a live website, audited code, or active social media. They trust names like "CoinMarketCap" without verifying the official page. And when an exchange like BitKub or KyberSwap shuts down, users panic—not because the tech failed, but because they didn’t understand custody risk.

Real blockchain crime doesn’t always look like a hacker in a hoodie. Sometimes it’s a team of developers who built a token with no utility, marketed it as a "game" or "metaverse," then dumped their coins. Victoria VR and Rabbit Finance are dead because they were never meant to last. The same pattern repeats: hype, pump, exit. And now, with AI-generated fake airdrop sites and deepfake videos of crypto influencers, the bar for deception keeps dropping.

You don’t need to be a genius to avoid this. You just need to ask: Is this real? Who’s behind it? Where’s the audit? Is the token listed on a real exchange, or just a sketchy DEX with no liquidity? If a free token offer asks for your private key, it’s not a gift—it’s a robbery. If a project has no team, no roadmap, and no code on GitHub, it’s not innovation—it’s a shell.

The posts below show exactly how these scams unfold. You’ll see how BDCC, CoPuppy, and WON airdrops tricked people. You’ll learn why Cashierest collapsed and why HAI token is now worthless. You’ll find out what really happened with DYP and PandoLand—and why most "Play-to-Earn" rewards vanish after the first month. This isn’t speculation. These are documented cases. And if you’ve ever clicked on a "claim now" button without checking the source, you’re already one step away from becoming a victim.