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As the use of cryptocurrency increases, so does the risk of being a target for scammers. Tom Merritt offers five tips for defending against cryptocurrency scams.

Cryptocurrency is hot. You can buy a car with it... Heck, you can buy a tweet with it. When anything is hot, it becomes a target for scammers. So, it's time to defend yourself. Here are five ways to protect yourself against cryptocurrency scams.

SEE: Cryptocurrency: An insider's guide (free PDF)

These tips are similar to most security practices. Cryptocurrency is just the latest vector in which fraudsters and malicious actors will try to get at you. Get more information on how to protect yourself in Lance Whitney's TechRepublic article, How to protect your organization and yourself from cryptocurrency scams.

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