How do you detect crypto scammers?

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

I have a bit of experience in crypto. Based on my experience you should have an account on a secure wallet. I recommend Binance. Must add 2FA and avoid linking your wallet with unknown sources. If you follow these, you have nothing to worry about.

Doge King said:

I have a bit of experience in crypto. Based on my experience you should have an account on a secure wallet. I recommend Binance. Must add 2FA and avoid linking your wallet with unknown sources. If you follow these, you have nothing to worry about.

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2 FA is a great solution. What do you mean by unknown sources?

rorgiti said:

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

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Most scams happen because smart people trust someone close, move too fast, or mix business convenience with wallet access. Common cases are partners or assistants seeing seed phrases, fake investor links that drain wallets, or compromised friends sending malicious links. Businessmen lose money not from ignorance, but from delegation, speed, and overconfidence.
Rule of thumb: never share seed phrases, use burner wallets, and trust nothing by default.

rorgiti said:

2 FA is a great solution. What do you mean by unknown sources?

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Unknown sources means there are some platforms / website which ask you to connect your wallet. So only connect with authentic platform. Scammers try to steal money from your wallet through this connection

Don't use different wallet extensions only native applications. Well two-factor authorization is required for all actions.

Also if you ever become wealthy don't tell the world about it otherwise you'll have a target on your back like all of those crypto 'influencers' flaunting their so-called wealth then getting kidnapped and having their fingers chopped off unless they give up their private keys (and most of them probably don't even know what a private key is anyway). Thats the first security fundamental you need to think about.

you can avoid this if you play smart enough let me clear for you dude.

Rule 1 never or ever store any of your information about your wallet or seed phrase on your digital product like your pc or you phone always use a plain text paper for this and make multiple copy of him and store in somewhere you believe it safe.

Rule 2 never download or install wallet software in random websites always in the official website even if you download on the official website make sure you verify the signatures of the file after you download it.

Rule 3 if you are use a pc or computer make sure you make your firewall block connection from unknown sources to protect your self from botnet or malware that's can grab your wallet.

Rule 4 always when you copy the wallet address and you want send fund check the first 3 letter and last 3 letter to see if it's the same address you copy to send funds because there's many crypto malware clipper her job is only to replace your copy address with her own address in your clipboard.

Rule 5 never connect your wallet to random website who have drainer when you connect it then all your fund will be drained.

Rule 6 scammer always use sweets word and honypot way to get ride of you never believe a getaway page or give away email for crypto all of them are scammer.

Rule 7 when you search for customer support like for a hardware wallet make sure this website or number you want get support from him is verified.

rorgiti said:

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

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Once a friend of mine sent coins to a new counterparty without checking the wallet first then funds got frozen because the wallet was linked to scams.
Now I always run a quick wallet risk check before any transaction. Saves a lot of headaches.

rorgiti said:

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

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Offline wallet is the best way to secure your crypto.

Use 2fa authenticator app and add phone number autheticator for secure your crypto wallet.

A few red flags usually give them away promises of guaranteed returns, pressure to act fast, no clear team or project info and sketchy websites or social profiles. Always double check projects read reviews and never send crypto to strangers.

I use Binance wallet, how can I make my wallet absolutely secure?

No matter what, NEVER share your pass phrases with anyone. Also be careful nowadays of AI-generated videos appearing on Youtube, impersonating popular people, especially in fake giveaway "live streams". Do not blindly download anything, as there are also malicious scripts or browser extensions that "drain" your wallet immediately after you grant them permission to connect.

rorgiti said:

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

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You should keep your seed phrases written and never stored on your pc. NEVER share them with anyone. If you have a lot of crypto you should use a hardware wallet instead.

Yeah, it actually happened to me. Someone I trusted tried to hack my wallet. Ever since, I always use 2FA, never share my private keys, and double-check every link before sending anything.

I notice scammers usually ask you to click a link they send, or to tell them a code they send to your phone. They often mimic well-known influencers. but their links have subtle differences like using “i” instead of “l,” for example. In other words, something easy to confuse. 2FA is a good thing, by the way.

if they're offering something that is too good to be true, get rich quickly, multiply your crypto money tenfolds its probably a scam

rorgiti said:

Do you have any stories how you or people you know got scammed? My mate told be that his partner tried to hack his wallet, so I want to work on my security level and know how businessmen end up in these situations

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Most crypto scams follow the same patterns: fake investment platforms, phishing links to ‘connect wallet’, impersonating support staff, or guaranteed profit offers. If someone asks you to connect your wallet to an unknown site or send crypto first, it’s usually a red flag. I always check the domain, avoid clicking random links, and never trust ‘guaranteed returns’.