Safety · Beginner lesson · about 2 minutes
Scams
Pressure, impersonation, and secrecy used to make you act before you verify.
The short answer
Crypto scams often use fake support, guaranteed returns, romance, surprise giveaways, or urgent account warnings to create a rushed decision.
In plain English
Crypto scams often use fake support, guaranteed returns, romance, surprise giveaways, or urgent account warnings to create a rushed decision.
The details differ by network and service, so use the linked sources and the project’s own documentation when a decision depends on current behavior.
What can go wrong
Read this before you act.
The irreversible nature of many crypto payments makes a convincing lie expensive.
Check your understanding
A few questions. Not a test.
Pick an answer to see why it's right or wrong. There's no score to unlock.
Sources and corrections
This lesson is a starting point. The two sites below are good general places to learn more. Please tell us if something needs fixing.