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Crypto Scam
50 articlesSpot scams, phishing, fake wallets
- Crypto Tax Phishing: Spotting Fake HMRC Tax Demands Scammers send fake tax demands asking for crypto. Here's how to spot them and what to do.
- Fake Crypto News Sites: How Misinformation Traps Investors Fake crypto news sites publish paid or false stories to manipulate prices. Here's how to spot them.
- QR Code Phishing Scams: How Fake QR Codes Steal Crypto Fake QR codes can redirect payments to scammer wallets. Here's how QR code phishing works and how to stay safe.
- Crypto Romance Scams: How They Work and How to Spot Them Romance scammers build emotional connections to steal crypto. Here's how to recognise the signs and protect yourself.
- Deepfake Crypto Scams: AI-Generated Video and Voice Frauds Deepfake technology is used to impersonate crypto leaders and steal funds. Here's how to spot AI-generated scams.
- Fake Airdrop Hunter Tools: Scams Targeting Airdrop Farmers Fake airdrop hunter tools promise to find unclaimed airdrops but steal your wallet access. Here's how they work.
- Fake Crypto Exchange Apps: How to Spot Malicious Trading Platforms Fake crypto exchange apps on the App Store and Google Play steal your deposits. Here's how to spot them.
- Fake Crypto Recovery Services: How Recovery Scams Work Recovery scammers promise to get your stolen crypto back — for a fee. Here's why they can't and how to spot them.
- Fake Crypto Trading Competitions: How Prize Scams Work Fake trading competitions promise prizes for the best returns. Here's how they trick you into depositing funds you'll never see again.
- Crypto Blackmail and Extortion Scams: What to Do Blackmail scammers claim to have compromising information and demand crypto. Here's how to handle it.
- Fake Crypto Giveaways and Celebrity Impersonation Scams Fake giveaways from Elon Musk, Coinbase, and other celebrities are common scams. Here's how to recognise them.
- Fake NFT Marketplace Scams: How to Avoid Losing Your Crypto Fake NFT marketplaces look like OpenSea or Rarible but steal your funds. Here's how to spot them.
- Crypto Investment Group Scams on Telegram and Discord Private trading groups promising guaranteed returns are almost always scams. Here's how to recognise them.
- Crypto Giveaway Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them Fake crypto giveaways promise to multiply your coins. Here's how these scams operate and the warning signs to watch for.
- Verified vs Unverified Wallet Sources: Where It's Actually Safe to Download Not all download sources are equal. How to install crypto wallets only from verified sources — official websites, official app-store listings, checksums — and how to read reviews and community reputation.
- Fake Crypto Investment Platforms: How Ponzi Schemes Disguise Themselves Fake investment platforms promise guaranteed returns. Here's how to identify Ponzi schemes before you deposit.