Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has issued an early alert on rising cryptocurrency scams linked to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. According to their analysis, fraud operators are already deploying various schemes aimed at enthusiastic supporters, capitalizing on heightened excitement around the global tournament.

TRM Labs indicated that during 2025, scams represented a major segment of illicit cryptocurrency activity, with roughly $35 billion directed toward fraud-connected addresses amid a total of $158 billion in overall criminal flows.

Investment-related deceptions accounted for the majority of these fraud inflows. Scammers frequently adapt their approaches, using fresh stories and platforms to reach new targets.

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