Protect yourself from crypto scams. Learn to identify and avoid phishing attacks, fake websites, and social engineering.
SecurityBeginner15-20 minutes6 stepsPrerequisites: Active in crypto/DeFi, Understanding of wallet basics
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Quick Overview
1Bookmark Official Sites
2Verify URLs Always
3Ignore All DMs
4Read Transaction Details
5Use Transaction Simulation
6Never Share Seed Phrase
Phishing is the most common way people lose crypto. Scammers create fake websites, impersonate support, and trick users into revealing seed phrases or signing malicious transactions.
Common Scam Types
Fake Websites:
Cloned DeFi interfaces
Similar domain names
Malicious Google ads
Social Engineering:
Fake support in DMs
Airdrop claims
Urgent security warnings
Malicious Transactions:
Hidden approvals
Drainer contracts
Fake token swaps
Red Flags
Warning Sign
What It Means
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DM from "support"
Always a scam
Urgency pressure
Scam tactic
Free money offers
Too good to be true
Seed phrase request
Always a scam
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Bookmark Official Sites
Create bookmarks for every DeFi site you use. Always access via bookmarks.
Tips
✓Never Google search for DeFi sites
✓Scam ads appear above real results
✓Bookmark: app.uniswap.org, app.aave.com, etc.
2
Verify URLs Always
Before connecting wallet, check URL character by character.
Warnings
⚠unisw4p.org looks like uniswap.org
⚠app-aave.com is fake
⚠Look for exact official domain
3
Ignore All DMs
No legitimate project will ever DM you first. Real support is public.
Warnings
⚠Discord/Telegram DMs are 99% scams
⚠Support never asks for seed phrase
⚠Block and report immediately
4
Read Transaction Details
Before signing, understand what you are approving. Check token and amount.
Tips
✓Unlimited approvals are risky
✓Unknown contracts are dangerous
✓When in doubt, reject
5
Use Transaction Simulation
Tools like Pocket Universe or Blowfish preview what a transaction will do.
Tips
✓Warns about drainer contracts
✓Shows token transfers before signing
✓Free browser extension
6
Never Share Seed Phrase
No legitimate service, support, or airdrop ever needs your seed phrase.