澳洲的公司監管機構 ASIC 已發出警告，稱有透過通訊軟體與線上投資社群運作的高階加密貨幣詐騙。詐騙犯使用假冒的加密貨幣交易平台，透過 WhatsApp、Telegram 以及冒充交易群組的社群媒體社群來鎖定投資人。這些詐騙運用由 AI 生成的內容與社交工程手法，讓詐騙看起來合乎邏輯、可信，並且在將受害者導向詐欺平台之前，冒充成功交易者與金融專家以建立可信度。
How Fake Crypto Platforms Operate
According to ASIC, scammers commonly impersonate successful traders, financial experts, or well-known investment figures to build credibility before directing victims to fraudulent crypto platforms. These websites display fabricated trades, customer support features, and fake profit dashboards designed to appear legitimate despite no real trading taking place.
Money deposited into these platforms is transferred directly to scammers rather than invested into genuine assets. Victims attempting to withdraw funds are then asked to pay additional charges, including withdrawal fees, verification costs, or tax payments, before scammers eventually disappear. Some operations allow users to withdraw small amounts initially to create trust and encourage larger deposits later.
AI and Social Engineering in Crypto Fraud
Authorities warned that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, cloned branding, fake testimonials, and other sophisticated tools to make scams harder to identify. These tactics make fraudulent operations appear more credible to potential victims.
Crypto Investment Awareness Among Australians
Moneysmart research cited by ASIC found 72% of surveyed Gen Z Australians had seen crypto advertisements on social media, while 41% said they had been approached about crypto investments. The research also found 23% owned crypto assets, with many taking a speculative or short-term trading approach.
法規要求
ASIC 提醒澳洲人，提供虛擬資產服務的加密貨幣企業必須向 AUSTRAC 註冊，並遵守反洗錢義務。
