The Reality of Crypto Scams in 2026
$5.6B+
Lost to scams yearly
46%
Start on social media
300%
Increase since 2020
Common Types of Crypto Scams
Phishing Scams
Fake websites and emails that look like legitimate beurss to steal your login credentials.
Rug Pulls
Developers create a token, hype it up, then abandon the project and run away with investor funds.
Fake Giveaways
"Send 1 BTC, get 2 BTC back!" Impersonating celebrities like Elon Musk on social media.
Ponzi Schemes
Promising unrealistic returns (100% monthly). Early investors are paid with new investor money.
Fake Support
Scammers pose as customer support on Telegram/Discord asking for your seed phrase.
Fake Apps
Malicious apps that look like real beurs apps but steal your credentials.
Red Flags to Watch For
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You receive a DM on Telegram from "Binance Support" asking for your seed phrase to verify your account. What do you do?
How to Protect Yourself
Never Share Your Seed Phrase
No legitimate service will ever ask for it. Write it down offline, never digitally.
Verify URLs Carefully
Bookmark official sites. Check for subtle misspellings like "Coinbbase" or "Binnance".
Enable 2FA Everywhere
Use authenticator apps (not SMS). This adds a critical layer of protection.
Use Hardware-portemonnees
For significant holdings, hardware-portemonnees protect your keys offline.
Research Before Investing
Check team backgrounds, audit reports, and community feedback before buying any token.
Ignore Unsolicited DMs
No real support team will DM you first. Block and report anyone who does.
What To Do If You've Been Scammed
Stop all communication with the scammer immediately
Move any remaining funds to a new, secure portemonnee
Report to the beurs and relevant authorities
Document everything - screenshots, addresses, conversations
Warn others in the community to prevent further victims
Belangrijkste punten
If it sounds too good to be true, it's definitely a scam
NEVER share your seed phrase or private key with anyone
Always verify URLs and only use official beurs apps
Use hardware-portemonnees and 2FA for maximum security
Trusted & Verified Exchanges
Only use established, regulated beurss for your trading
Stay Safe, Trade Smart
Use only trusted beurss and never share your private keys
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