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Here are some common Bitcoin scams to be aware of:

1. **Phishing Scams**: Fraudulent emails or websites that mimic legitimate exchanges or wallets to steal your login credentials.

2. **Ponzi Schemes**: Investment schemes that promise high returns with little risk, paying earlier investors with funds from newer investors.

3. **Fake ICOs**: Fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings that promise significant profits but are designed to take your money without delivering a product.

4. **Pump and Dump Schemes**: Coordinated efforts to inflate the price of a cryptocurrency and then sell off holdings at a profit, leaving late investors with losses.

5. **Investment Robots**: Claims of automated trading bots that guarantee profits, often leading to loss rather than gain.

6. **Social Media Scams**: Impersonation of famous figures or companies offering giveaways that require you to send Bitcoin first.

7. **Fake Exchanges**: Websites that look like real cryptocurrency exchanges but are designed to steal your funds or personal information.

8. **Ransomware**: Malicious software that locks your data and demands payment in Bitcoin to restore access.

9. **Cold Calling**: Scammers posing as investment advisors soliciting investments via unsolicited phone calls.

10. **Fake Wallets**: Malicious wallet applications that steal your private keys or funds when you try to use them.

To protect yourself, always verify the legitimacy of offers, research thoroughly, and be cautious with your personal information.