Spot: What To Watch For

Phishing – A message pretending to be from someone you trust. It may look like it’s from your crypto exchange – but its goal is to steal your information. 

Impersonators – Fraudsters pose as an official, family member, or even a romantic interest. Keep your spidey sense tuned for fake messages, voices, or videos. 

Pump and Dump Schemes – A group hypes a project, then sells, taking the profit and leaving others with a loss. 

Rug Pull – A project that vanishes with investor’s money, leaving holders empty‑handed.

Fake Giveaways – Ask for money first, promising folks a freebie in return. It’s always a scam; there’s no legitimate giveaway that works this way.

Cons have been around since money has. They can be sneaky, but with a few simple habits, you can stop scammers in their tracks.