Advance Fee Scam: A Common Crypto Trap

Method: You receive a message claiming you’ve won a large amount of cryptocurrency, but to claim it, you must pay a small “transaction fee,” “activation fee,” or “tax” upfront.

$XRP

XRPUSDT

Διην.

2.4034

+12.16%

Outcome: You lose the fee you paid and never receive the promised reward—it was a fake prize all along.

Red Flag: Legitimate platforms never ask for upfront payments to release winnings.

$SOL

SOLUSDT

Διην.

137.46

+0.99%

Protect Yourself: Always verify sources, avoid sending funds to unknown wallets, and remember—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

$POL

POLUSDT

Διην.

0.12522

+2.11%

Stay Alert: Scammers prey on greed and urgency. Slow down and double-check before acting.

In crypto, security starts with skepticism. Don’t pay to get paid.

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