Crypto’s Dirty Secret: Why Investors Are Vulnerable to Fraud With Courtney M. Werning

Could your cryptocurrency disappear overnight — and if it did, would anyone be responsible? As digital assets become more mainstream, so do the scams, security failures, and legal questions surrounding them… In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Courtney M. Werning, Principal at Meyer Wilson Werning and leader of the firm's cryptocurrency litigation practice. Courtney has spent more than a decade helping investors recover losses caused by financial institutions, securities fraud, and cryptocurrency-related misconduct. Together, they explore the hidden risks of crypto investing, the rise of increasingly sophisticated scams, and what investors should know if their digital assets are compromised.In this episode, you will learn:Why many crypto losses aren't simply the result of market volatility — and when investors may have legal options.The most common cryptocurrency scams, including social engineering attacks, account takeovers, phishing schemes, and recovery scams.Why Gen Z is being targeted by scammers more frequently than any other generation, despite growing up in a digital-first world.Practical steps investors can take to better protect themselves from fraud, AI-powered scams, and cybersecurity threats.And more!Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | meyerwilson.com | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory CallWant to be a guest on The Agent of Wealth? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://tinyurl.com/mt4z6ywc