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16 articles for “phishing” · clear
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
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
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
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
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
Email Account Security for Crypto Users
Email security for crypto users: why your inbox is the master key to exchange accounts, how attackers take it over, and a checklist to lock it down.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Charity and Disaster Donation Scams
Crypto donation scams exploit disasters and good intentions. See how fake charity appeals work, the warning signs, and how to donate crypto safely instead.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Phishing Through Search Ads: Why the Top Result Can Be Fake
Crypto search ads phishing explained: how fake sponsored results lead to wallet drainers and fake logins, the warning signs, and how to reach real sites safely.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake WalletConnect and Wallet Pop-Up Phishing: How It Works and How to Stay Safe
WalletConnect phishing uses fake connect windows and wallet pop-ups to steal seed phrases or signatures. Learn how it works, warning signs and what to do next.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Bridge Websites: How to Bridge Without Getting Drained
Fake bridge websites copy real cross-chain bridges to drain wallets. Learn how the scam works, the warning signs and a safe routine for bridging.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Token Migration and Swap Scams
How token migration scams work, the warning signs of fake V2 swaps and upgrade portals, how to verify a real migration and what to do if you were caught out.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Scams on Instagram and TikTok: Patterns to Recognize
Crypto scams on Instagram and TikTok follow repeatable patterns. See how they work, the warning signs, how to protect yourself and what to do next.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Wallet Drainers: How Malicious Approvals Steal Your Crypto
A wallet drainer tricks you into signing approvals that let attackers empty your wallet. Learn how drainers work, the warning signs and how to protect yourself.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Airdrops: How Scammers Use Free Tokens to Drain Wallets
A fake airdrop scam lures you with free tokens, then tricks you into signing a wallet-draining approval. Learn the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read