Bitget Launches Second Year of Anti-Scam Month Campaign to Fight Growing Cyber Fraud
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has officially launched the second year of its Anti-Scam Month, a global initiative run to spread crypto security awareness. In a world where scams have become as sophisticated as the technologies meant to prevent them, Bitget is taking a cultural stand: security is no longer just a backend function; it’s a mindset shared between platforms and people. Bitget Launches Second Year of Anti-Scam Month Campaign to Fight Growing Cyber Fraud Bitget Launches Second Year of Anti-Scam Month Campaign to Fight Growing Cyber Fraud Blockchain and Web3 have evolved rapidly, but so have the threats. From phishing links disguised as giveaways to malicious smart contracts concealed behind social media hype, scams have become increasingly creative and less detectable. In 2024 alone, cryptocurrency-related scams resulted in losses exceeding $9.9 billion, representing a 24% annual growth since 2020, according to reports. Despite Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs and crypto adoption accelerating, the darker corners of the space remain dangerous for the unprepared. This surge of crypto scams, fueled by AI-generated deception and advanced social engineering tactics, shows the urgent need for heightened security awareness and more proactive defenses across the crypto ecosystem. Since 2024, Bitget has marked every June as Anti-Scam Month to raise security awareness and protect users’ digital assets and personal data. Throughout this June, Bitget is flipping the script, from fear to empowerment. Under the theme Smarter Eyes, Stronger Shields, Bitget’s Anti-Scam Month campaign combines gamified education, community storytelling, and high-engagement content to cultivate a culture of vigilance. The campaign features the launch of the Bitget Anti-Scam Hub, a dedicated microsite that houses interactive resources, the “PFP Smarter Glasses” social media movement, a multi-part Security Blog Series, and the “Smarter Eyes Challenge” mini game. But this isn’t a