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For any type of cryptocurrency theft, fraud, scam, or exploit, it is essential to gather and provide the relevant blockchain transaction data associated with the incident if you're hoping to pursue it or have the matter investigated. It's the firs...
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Last Updated: 10/24/2024
in Scam Prevention Advice
Situation: You have a family member or friend that is continuing to send money to scammers or send money to fraudulent investment platforms. But they don't believe you and/or you think they are going to continue sending (and losing) money anyway. ...
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About 99% of the time when people ask us the question, the answer is no, the crypto exchange platform is not legit; on the contrary, it's fraudulent
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Last Updated: 02/11/2026
in Scam Prevention AdviceThe best way is by educating yourself about the various types of scams and frauds out there, and how they work, and then taking corrective measures and improving your security & OPSEC
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If you have been trying to withdraw your funds, and the platform has not allowed you to perform a withdrawal, and has instead come up with various excuses (e.g. you have to pay a 'tax' first, or some bogus fee), it is undoubtedly a scam.
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Crypto wallet is frozen
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It is safer to store cryptocurrency on a cold wallet (usually a hardware wallet device), whereby the private keys are not stored on any internet-connected device, as opposed to storing cryptocurrency on a hot wallet, whereby the private keys are s...
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A hot wallet is a type of self-custodial wallet whereby the private keys are stored in some form (usually encrypted) on an internet-connected device. Desktop wallet clients and mobile wallet applications are generally both examples of hot wallets ...
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A common tactic used by phishing attackers is warn users of an urgent technical issue with their wallet or exchange account that purportedly requires the users' quick action to avoid a loss of funds. In almost all cases, this warning is bogus and...
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While a lawsuit can be filed against a 'John Doe' with the hopes they can be identified later on, it is important for there to be assets that one can go after if needed