Bitget Releases 2026 Anti-Scam Report as Fraud Evolves Across Multi-Asset Markets

Bitget has unveiled its Anti-Scam Report 2026, The Evolution of Fraud in the Multi-Asset Era, marking the third year of its Anti-Scam Month campaign.

Produced in partnership with blockchain security firm SlowMist, the report examines how cybercriminals are adapting their tactics as digital finance expands beyond cryptocurrencies into tokenized assets, stocks, CFDs, digital wallets and AI-powered investment products.

According to the report, the growing convergence of financial markets is changing both investor behavior and the methods fraudsters use to exploit it.

Multi-asset investing creates new attack surface

Bitget Research found that users are increasingly participating across multiple asset classes rather than focusing solely on cryptocurrencies.

The share of active users trading two or more asset categories increased from less than 1% in mid-2025 to more than 10% by May 2026.

As investors diversify across crypto, equities, tokenized assets and other financial products, fraud campaigns are becoming more sophisticated, combining multiple narratives, AI-generated content, phishing websites, messaging platforms and social engineering into coordinated attacks.

Rather than relying on a single point of compromise, scammers are increasingly guiding victims through carefully staged interactions before ultimately stealing digital assets.

Drawing on investigations conducted by SlowMist and Bitget Research, the report concludes that many modern scams unfold across several platforms simultaneously.

Victims may first encounter fraudulent investment content on social media before being directed into messaging applications, private investment groups, phishing websites and malicious wallet interactions.

This layered approach allows attackers to gradually build credibility while reducing suspicion throughout the scam process.

Between July 2025 and June 2026, Bitget's security infrastructure reported:

• More than 150 million malicious requests blocked
• Over 13,000 high-risk malicious IP addresses identified
• 18,135 user protection cases handled
• Approximately $32.3 million linked to security incidents and fraudulent activity recovered

The company says these figures illustrate both the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the importance of proactive security monitoring.

AI-driven fraud takes center stage

The report identifies several trends reshaping today's fraud landscape.

Among the most significant are:

• AI-generated investment personas
• Deepfake investment scams
• Voice-cloning attacks
• Synthetic online investment communities
• Wallet-draining operations
• Malicious smart contracts
• Advanced phishing campaigns

Several real-world case studies are also examined, including a deepfake investment scheme impersonating Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, an AI-generated investment advertising campaign targeting Swedish investors, the Truman Show synthetic investment community involving dozens of fabricated identities, and the Rublevka Team wallet-draining operation documented in early 2026.

Rather than focusing solely on attack methods, the report also explores why victims fall for increasingly sophisticated fraud campaigns.

It analyzes common entry points used by attackers, the psychological techniques employed to build trust, how stolen assets are moved after theft and the challenges associated with recovering funds.

The report also provides practical guidance on strengthening account security, recognizing AI-generated deception, evaluating investment opportunities more critically and responding effectively following suspected security incidents.

"Security challenges evolve alongside markets. As more users participate across crypto, stocks, tokenized assets and AI-powered products, fraud campaigns are becoming sophisticated in how they build trust and influence decision-making. Understanding those risks is an important step toward protecting users and strengthening confidence across the broader ecosystem," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

Since introducing Anti-Scam Month in 2024, Bitget has worked with security researchers, ecosystem partners and industry organizations to promote cybersecurity awareness and improve user protection standards.

Throughout June, the company will continue its Anti-Scam Month campaign with educational content, awareness initiatives and collaborative programs designed to help users recognize emerging threats and better safeguard their digital assets.