Common Types of Crypto Scams
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Common Crypto Scams
1.Ponzi & Pyramid Schemes
Promise “guaranteed” high returns.
Older investors are paid using money from new investors.
Collapse when no new money comes in.
2.Fake Exchanges & Wallets
Fraudulent websites/apps look like real crypto exchanges.
Trick users into depositing funds that can’t be withdrawn.
3.Phishing Attacks
Scammers send fake emails, texts, or DMs with malicious links.
Designed to steal login credentials or private keys.
4.Pump & Dump Schemes
Scammers artificially inflate a coin’s price through hype.
Sell at the top, leaving others with losses.
5.Giveaway Scams
Fake “Elon Musk” or “Binance” accounts promise to double your crypto if you send them some first.
Once you send, you never get anything back.
6.Rug Pulls (DeFi Scams)
Developers create a new token or project, hype it up, and then suddenly disappear after investors buy in.
7.Impersonation Scams
Scammers pose as trusted figures (influencers, support staff, or friends).
Ask for crypto or login details.
8.Mining or Investment Scams
Fake cloud mining platforms or “AI trading bots” that ask for deposits and vanish later.
✅ How to Protect Yourself
Never share your private keys or seed phrase.
Use only official websites & verified apps.
Be cautious of “guaranteed profits” – real trading always has risks.
Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on exchanges.
Double-check URLs and avoid clicking on random links.
Research projects before investing (check team, whitepaper, reviews).