Spotting Crypto Scams

Scammers have stolen billions in crypto. Learn their tactics to protect yourself.

Phishing

Fake websites that look real but steal your info.

How to spot:

- Check URL carefully (metamask.io vs metamaski.io)

- Never click links from DMs or emails

- Bookmark official sites

Impersonation

Scammers pretending to be support, influencers, or projects.

How to spot:

- Real support NEVER DMs first

- Check account creation dates

- Verify through official channels

Rug Pulls

Developers abandon a project and take investor funds.

Warning signs:

- Anonymous team

- No audit

- Locked liquidity? Check it

- Unrealistic promises

Pump and Dump

Coordinated buying to inflate price, then selling.

How to spot:

- Sudden social media hype

- 'Guaranteed' price predictions

- Pressure to buy NOW

Fake Airdrops

"Free" tokens that steal your funds when you try to sell.

How to spot:

- Tokens appearing in wallet you didn't request

- Requires connecting to unknown site

- If it seems too good to be true, it is

Recovery Scams

Fake services claiming to recover lost crypto.

Reality: Lost crypto cannot be recovered by third parties. Anyone claiming otherwise is a scammer.

When in Doubt

- Ask in official community channels

- Wait 24 hours before acting

- If pressured, it's probably a scam