Since early 2025, the cryptocurrency market has seen a surge in scam tokens, particularly following the DeepSeek hype in January and February, which led to the appearance of over 75 fraudulent token copies. These scam contracts spread rapidly, causing widespread disruption among investors. Authorities and platforms like CoinMarketCap have issued warnings emphasizing that they will never initiate direct messages asking for funds, urging users to verify token contracts through official channels and exercise caution to avoid falling victim to scams. The broader sentiment highlights ongoing concerns about scams in various sectors, including real estate and cryptocurrency.