Most crypto scams try to make you rush, connect, sign, or reveal a secret before you think.
Scammers target beginners because one bad approval or seed phrase leak can drain the whole wallet.
- Use bookmarks for important sites.
- Treat unsolicited DMs as hostile.
- Pause before every signature request.
- Do not enter your seed phrase into any website.
- Do not click urgent claim links.
- Do not believe screenshots as proof.
Urgency, “validate wallet,” fake support, fake airdrops, and lookalike URLs.
Scam labels: Claim, Validate, Verify wallet, Support ticket, Urgent, Limited time.
Before clicking a crypto link, find the same link from two official sources.
// Seed phrase scams
No support agent, admin, founder, or website needs your seed phrase.
If you type the phrase into a site, assume the wallet is compromised.
// DM scams
Crypto DMs are hostile by default.
Fake admins will message first.
Fake claim links will look urgent.
Turn off DMs if you are new.
// Fake airdrops
Airdrops can be real. Most random claim links are not.
Use official links only.
Never approve transactions you do not understand.
// Impersonators
Check usernames carefully.
Check official links from multiple sources.
Do not trust screenshots as proof.
// Safe operating mode
Bookmarks for important sites.
Separate wallet for risky trades.
Small balances in hot wallets.
Pause whenever you feel rushed.