Phishing — tricking you into revealing secrets or approving malicious actions — is behind a huge share of crypto losses. It rarely looks like a crude scam; it looks official.
How it works
Attackers clone real websites, buy lookalike domains, run fake ads, and impersonate support staff on social media and chat apps. The goal is to get you to enter your seed phrase, sign a malicious transaction, or hand over login details.
Defenses
No legitimate service or “support agent” will ever ask for your seed phrase or private keys. Type important URLs yourself or use trusted bookmarks rather than clicking links, be suspicious of anyone who direct-messages you first, and slow down when something pushes urgency. See our scam red flags guide.
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Last updated 14 Jul 2026
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