A new report by Chainlysis dives deep into the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency fraud, highlighting a stark shift in tactics by scammers. While the total sum of stolen cryptocurrency has seen a decline, the average scam size has risen, and new modalities of deception are emerging.

Chainsis的一份新报告深入了解了加密货币欺诈的不断发展的景观，强调了诈骗者战术的急剧转变。尽管被盗的加密货币的总和已经下降，但平均骗局的大小已经上升，并且新的欺骗方式正在出现。

According to the report, the first quarter of 2023 saw a 66% decrease in the cryptocurrency stolen by fraudsters compared to the previous quarter. This shift coincides with a 40% increase in the average scam size.

根据该报告，与上一季度相比，2023年第一季度的加密货币被欺诈者偷走了66％。这种转变恰逢平均骗局大小增加40％。

The report attributes this change to the increasing sophistication of blockchain analysis, which is making it more difficult for smaller scams to operate undetected. As a result, smaller scams are being shut down more effectively, while larger scams, capable of evading detection for longer periods, are able to siphon off larger sums before being shut down.

该报告将这种变化归因于区块链分析的越来越复杂，这使得较小的骗局难以操作未被发现。结果，较小的骗局被更有效地关闭，而较大的骗局能够长时间逃避检测，能够在被关闭之前偷走较大的款项。

The report further notes a change in the primary targets of scams. Previously, a majority of scams targeted English-speaking audiences, specifically in the U.S. and the U.K., with 73% of scams in Q4 2022 written in English. However, in Q1 2023, only 46% of scams used English, indicating a broadening scope of operations.

该报告进一步指出，骗局的主要目标发生了变化。以前，大多数骗局都针对说英语的听众，特别是在美国和英国，第四季度2022年骗了73％的骗局。但是，在第1季度，只有46％的骗局使用英语，表明操作的范围扩大。

The shift in language preference is attributed to the increasing efforts of social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram, to shut down scams operating in English-speaking communities. In response, scammers are pivoting to other languages and audiences.

语言偏好的转变归因于社交媒体平台，尤其是Facebook和Instagram的越来越多的努力，以关闭在说英语的社区中运作的骗局。作为回应，诈骗者正在与其他语言和受众介绍。

The report also highlights a decrease in the use of phishing links and QR codes, which might be due to heightened awareness among users. Instead, scammers are employing more sophisticated techniques like impersonating cryptocurrency exchanges or creating fake initial coin offerings (ICOs).

该报告还强调了网络钓鱼链接和QR码的使用下降，这可能是由于用户之间的意识提高所致。取而代之的是，骗子正在采用更复杂的技术，例如假冒加密货币交换或创建伪造的初始硬币产品（ICO）。

Despite the decrease in the number of scams, the reported sums stolen are still staggering. In Q1 2023, an estimated $1.3 billion was stolen by scammers, a figure that dwarfs the total funds stolen by ransomware in the same period, which Chainlysis researchers place at $109 million.

尽管骗局的数量减少，但报告的总和仍然令人惊讶。在2023年第1季度，造成13亿美元被骗子偷走了，这个数字使勒索软件在同一时期被勒索软件偷走了，这一数字将其锁定的研究人员定为1.09亿美元。

The report concludes by emphasizing the persistent threat of cryptocurrency scams and the need for users to remain vigilant. As scammers adapt and innovate, users must do the same by staying informed about the latest scam trends and best practices for online safety.

该报告结束时强调了加密货币骗局的持续威胁以及用户保持警惕的需求。随着骗子的适应和创新，用户必须通过了解最新的骗局趋势和在线安全的最佳实践来做同样的事情。