オーストラリアの企業規制当局ASICは、メッセージングアプリやオンラインの投資グループを通じて稼働する巧妙な暗号資産詐欺に関する警告を出しました。詐欺犯は、WhatsApp、Telegram、そしてSNSのコミュニティにおいて、取引グループを装って投資家を狙うために、偽の暗号資産取引プラットフォームを利用しています。これらの詐欺は、AIで生成されたコンテンツやソーシャル・エンジニアリングの手法を用いて正当なものに見せかけ、成功したトレーダーや金融の専門家をなりすまして信用を築いたうえで、被害者を不正なプラットフォームへ誘導します。
How Fake Crypto Platforms Operate
According to ASIC, scammers commonly impersonate successful traders, financial experts, or well-known investment figures to build credibility before directing victims to fraudulent crypto platforms. These websites display fabricated trades, customer support features, and fake profit dashboards designed to appear legitimate despite no real trading taking place.
Money deposited into these platforms is transferred directly to scammers rather than invested into genuine assets. Victims attempting to withdraw funds are then asked to pay additional charges, including withdrawal fees, verification costs, or tax payments, before scammers eventually disappear. Some operations allow users to withdraw small amounts initially to create trust and encourage larger deposits later.
AI and Social Engineering in Crypto Fraud
Authorities warned that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, cloned branding, fake testimonials, and other sophisticated tools to make scams harder to identify. These tactics make fraudulent operations appear more credible to potential victims.
Crypto Investment Awareness Among Australians
Moneysmart research cited by ASIC found 72% of surveyed Gen Z Australians had seen crypto advertisements on social media, while 41% said they had been approached about crypto investments. The research also found 23% owned crypto assets, with many taking a speculative or short-term trading approach.
規制上の要件
ASICは、仮想資産サービスを運営する暗号資産事業者はAUSTRACに登録し、マネーロンダリング対策の義務を遵守しなければならないとオーストラリア人に注意喚起しました。
