Bitget has kicked off its third annual Anti-Scam Month initiative, coinciding with the release of its comprehensive Anti-Scam Report 2026, titled “The Evolution of Fraud in the Multi-Asset Era.” Produced in partnership with blockchain security firm SlowMist, the report dissects how fraud tactics are transforming alongside the rapid expansion of digital finance—spanning cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, stocks, CFDs, wallets, and AI-driven investment tools.
The research highlights a radical shift in user behavior: the proportion of active users engaging across two or more asset classes jumped from under 1% in mid-2025 to over 10% by May 2026. This cross-platform movement has created fertile ground for hybrid scams that blend multiple narratives, AI-generated content, deepfake identities, and complex social engineering across social media, messaging apps, fake communities, and phishing infrastructure—often within a single, sequential operation.
Between July 2025 and June 2026, Bitget’s security systems intercepted over 150 million malicious requests, flagged more than 13,000 high-risk IP addresses, handled 18,135 user protection cases, and supported the recovery of $32.3 million tied to security incidents and fraudulent activities. The report details dozens of cases, including a deepfake investment scam impersonating Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, an AI-generated ad campaign that defrauded thousands of Swedish investors, a synthetic “Truman Show” community with roughly 90 fake investor personas, and the Rublevka Team wallet-draining operation uncovered in early 2026.
The document goes beyond technical threats to explore victim psychology, common entry points, post-theft asset movements, and recovery obstacles. Throughout June, Anti-Scam Month will feature educational content, security awareness drives, and partner collaborations aimed at helping users recognize AI-enabled deception, evaluate investments more critically, and respond to incidents effectively. CEO Gracy Chen emphasized that understanding these evolving risks is crucial for user protection and market confidence.
