In the crypto world you are your own bank. That means freedom β but also responsibility. Learn to protect your assets from hackers, scammers and phishing.
In the crypto world nobody messages you to help β 99% of the time it is a scam. The better the offer sounds, the more dangerous it is.
Never use SMS-based 2FA β it is vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks. Use only an authenticator app:
Your seed phrase (12β24 words) = full access to all your money. Store it offline on paper. Never share it with anyone.
Phishing sites look identical to real ones. Check the address carefully. Bookmark official sites β never follow links from emails.
You receive an "official" email or link. It looks real. You log in. Your credentials are stolen.
They show "profits", let you withdraw a little β then demand a "tax" or "verification". You pay β you lose everything. Only use well-known, regulated exchanges.
Customer support never contacts you via Telegram or private messages. "I'm from Binance support" = 100% scammer.
Nobody can guarantee returns in crypto. "Double your money in a week", "no risk" β all lies. Full stop.
New platform? New wallet address? Send a small test amount first and confirm it arrived before sending everything.
Follow these always and you will avoid 99% of all threats:
These types of attacks are the most common. Learn to recognise them.
Fake websites that look identical to real exchanges. Often via email, ads or Telegram. Always verify the URL.
An attacker hijacks your phone number. SMS-based 2FA no longer protects you. Switch to an authenticator app.
Malicious code replaces crypto addresses in your clipboard. Always verify the address after pasting.
A project raises funds through DeFi or token sale β then the team disappears with the money. Always do your own research (DYOR).
Someone builds a relationship online then "recommends" crypto investments. Always a scam.
Scammers impersonate support staff on Telegram/Discord. Real support never messages you first in private.
A hardware wallet (e.g. Ledger or Trezor) is a physical device that stores your private keys offline. Even if your computer is hacked β nobody can access your coins without the physical device.
Recommended for anyone holding more than a few months' salary in crypto:
Go through these points right now to protect your assets:
Enable 2FA (via app) on all exchanges and email accounts
Write down your seed phrase on paper and store it securely offline
Bookmark all exchanges β never access them through Google or ads
Use a unique strong password for each exchange (use a password manager)
Store large amounts in cold storage β hardware or offline wallet
Always verify the address when sending crypto β send a test amount first
Ignore private messages from strangers β support never messages you on Telegram
