The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns of scammers posing as professors and academicians to deceive investors into fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. These scammers use fake credentials and research to gain trust and lure victims into investing in crypto, which is then stolen. Cryptocurrencies’ anonymity and irreversible transactions make recovery difficult. Since 2021, over 46,000 people have lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams, mainly through bogus investment opportunities. To avoid such scams, verify credentials and be wary of unsolicited high-return offers