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Fake Investment Offers
Fraudulent opportunities may promise unusually high or guaranteed returns in exchange for an initial payment.
SECURITY
Common Crypto Scams
Understand common scam patterns, warning signs and practical habits that can help you recognize suspicious crypto-related activity.
Security Guide
Recognize the Warning Signs
THE BASICS
What Is a Crypto Scam?
A crypto scam is an attempt to deceive someone into sending money, revealing sensitive information or giving access to a digital asset account or wallet.
Scams can appear through messages, websites, social media, investment offers, fake support accounts and other channels.
Learning common patterns can help you slow down, verify information and avoid making decisions under pressure.
COMMON SCAMS
Scam Patterns You Should Know
Scammers may use different stories, but many approaches rely on urgency, trust and promises of easy rewards.
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Phishing
Fake websites, messages or emails may attempt to collect passwords, wallet information or other sensitive data.
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Impersonation
Scammers may pretend to be exchanges, support teams, companies, influencers or other trusted people.
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Giveaway Scams
Fake promotions may claim that users must send crypto first to receive a larger amount in return.
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Romance Scams
Fraudsters may build an online relationship and eventually request money or cryptocurrency.
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Fake Support
Fraudulent support accounts may ask users for passwords, recovery phrases or remote access.
WARNING SIGNS
Signs That Something May Be a Scam
Pay attention when an offer or message creates pressure or asks for information that should remain private.
Guaranteed Returns
Be cautious when someone promises guaranteed profits or unusually high returns with little or no risk.
Urgent Pressure
Scammers may pressure you to act immediately before you have time to verify the information.
Secret Information Requests
Requests for seed phrases, private keys or passwords are a major warning sign.
STOP AND VERIFY
Do Not Let Pressure Make the Decision
Before sending cryptocurrency or providing sensitive information, take time to verify the person, website and request independently.
Check the Source
Verify who contacted you and
where the message came from.
Verify the Website
Check the official website or
trusted source independently.
Never Share Private Keys
Private keys and recovery phrases
should remain confidential.
Slow Down
Avoid making financial decisions
because someone creates urgency.
STAY SAFE
Practical Security Habits
Simple habits can help reduce exposure to common scam techniques.
Use Official Channels
When contacting an exchange or service, use contact information obtained from its official website.
Do Not Share Recovery Phrases
Never provide your seed phrase or private key to someone claiming they need it to help you.
Research Before Investing
Verify claims independently and understand the risks before sending money or purchasing a digital asset.
Be Careful With Links
Avoid clicking unexpected links and carefully verify websites before entering account information.
Ignore Unrealistic Promises
Treat guaranteed profits, instant wealth and risk-free crypto offers with strong skepticism.
Verify Before Sending
Double-check the recipient, address and transaction details before confirming a transfer.
IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
If You Think You Encountered a Scam
Act carefully and avoid sending additional funds simply because someone promises to recover your money.
Stop Communication
Stop responding to suspicious requests and avoid sending additional funds or sensitive information.
Secure Accounts
If account credentials may have been exposed, take appropriate steps to secure affected accounts and devices.
Report the Incident
Consider reporting suspected fraud through appropriate platforms, service providers or authorities.
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