Security & Scams
How crypto scams work and how to protect yourself. · 39 articles
Discord Scams: Compromised Servers and Fake Mint Links
Discord crypto scams use hacked servers, fake mint links and impostor admins to drain wallets. Learn how they work, the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Telegram Crypto Scams: Fake Admins, Bots and Signal Groups
How Telegram crypto scams work: fake admins, verification bots, copycat groups and paid signal channels, plus the warning signs and settings that protect you.
Oct 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Disguised as Crypto Investments
A crypto Ponzi scheme pays old investors with new investors' money. Learn how Ponzi and pyramid schemes hide behind crypto and the warning signs to check.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Pump-and-Dump Schemes in Crypto: How to Recognize Them
How pump-and-dump crypto schemes work, the warning signs in price, volume and promotion, and practical steps to avoid becoming someone's exit liquidity.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Exchanges: Warning Signs Before You Deposit
How to spot a fake crypto exchange before you deposit: the warning signs, how these scams work, how to verify a platform and what to do if you're caught.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
SIM Swap Attacks: How Hackers Hijack Your Phone to Steal Crypto
A SIM swap lets a hacker take over your phone number to reset accounts and steal crypto. Learn how the attack works, the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Recovery Scams: Why 'We Can Get Your Crypto Back' Is Almost Always Fraud
Crypto recovery scam services target people who already lost money. Learn how these schemes work, the warning signs and what legitimate steps you can take.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Phishing Sites: How to Recognize a Fake Exchange or Wallet Page
Crypto phishing sites copy real exchanges and wallets to steal logins and seed phrases. Learn the warning signs, how they reach you and how to stay safe.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Vanity Address Risks and Look-Alike Addresses
Vanity address risks explained: how custom and look-alike crypto addresses are made, how scammers abuse them, weak generator flaws and how to stay safe.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Debit Card Scams and Fake Card Offers
A crypto card scam lures you with fake debit card offers, activation fees or phishing. See how they work, the warning signs and what to do if you were targeted.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Browser Update and Captcha Malware Targeting Crypto Users
How fake captcha malware and fake browser updates steal crypto: the paste-a-command trick, warning signs, protection steps and what to do if you ran it.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Wallet Validation and Synchronization Scams
A wallet validation scam tricks you into entering your seed phrase to 'sync' or 'verify' a wallet. Learn how it works, the red flags and what to do next.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Tax Scams: Fake Tax Authority Messages and Refund Tricks
Crypto tax scams use fake tax authority messages and refund tricks to steal funds and data. Learn how they work, the red flags and how to check a real notice.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Trading Courses and Gurus
How a crypto trading course scam works, from lifestyle marketing to upsells and fake platforms, plus a warning-sign checklist and what to do if you paid.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Hacked Project Social Accounts: How to Avoid Fake Announcements
When a hacked crypto Twitter account posts a fake airdrop or mint, losses follow fast. Learn how takeovers work, warning signs and how to verify announcements.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Supply-Chain Attacks: Malicious Packages and Compromised Wallet Libraries
A crypto supply chain attack hides malicious code in software you trust. Learn how compromised packages and wallet libraries work and how to protect yourself.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Password Managers and Crypto: What to Store and What Never To
Using a password manager for crypto: what is safe to store, why seed phrases and private keys should stay offline, and how attackers target vaults and autofill.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Physical Security for Crypto Holders: Wrench Attacks and Privacy
What a crypto wrench attack is, how criminals pick targets, warning signs, and practical privacy and wallet setups that make physical coercion less effective.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read