Types of Crypto Scams 💀 | Awareness Guide 🚨

1️⃣ Phishing Scams 🎣

Scammers trick you into giving private info.

Often via fake websites or messages.

Always check URLs and don’t share passwords.

2️⃣ Fake Exchanges 💻❌

Platforms pretending to trade crypto but steal funds.

Always use trusted, verified exchanges.

3️⃣ Ponzi Schemes 🏛️

Promises high returns using new investors’ money.

Avoid schemes that sound “too good to be

true.”

4️⃣ Pump & Dump 📈📉

Scammers hype a coin, then sell it for profit.

Can lead to massive losses for late investors.

5️⃣ Fake ICOs / Token Sales 🪙🚫

Projects that never deliver the product.

Research thoroughly before investing.

6️⃣ Impersonation Scams 👤⚠️

Scammers pretend to be famous crypto personalities.

Never trust messages asking for crypto from “celebrities.”

7️⃣ Rug Pulls 🪤

Developers abandon a project after getting funds.

Check team credibility and community reviews.

8️⃣ Malware & Fake Apps 📱🦠

Apps that steal private keys or crypto.

Only download from official sources.

9️⃣ Social Media Scams 🗣️💬

Promises of free crypto in chats, DMs, or posts.

Beware of giveaways that ask for upfront payment.

🔟 Cloud Mining Scams ☁️💸

Pays you “profits” for renting mining power that doesn’t exist.

Most are fake; verify legitimacy before investing.

1️⃣1️⃣ Romance Scams ❤️💔

Scammers build trust and ask for crypto.

Never send crypto to someone you met online without verification.