Recognizing Scams
If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Scammers are creative and persistent. Common tactics include:
Fake airdrops and giveaways
"Send 0.1 ETH to receive 1 ETH back" - This is always a scam. Always.
Urgent opportunities
"Mint closes in 10 minutes!" - Artificial urgency is designed to make you act without thinking.
Unsolicited DMs
Anyone messaging you about a crypto opportunity is a scammer. Block and move on.
"Support" reaching out to you
Real support teams don't DM first. If someone claims to be support and contacts you, it's a scam.
Purchased wallets or "stuck funds"
You can't buy a wallet. The seller will always have the seed phrase.
No free lunch in crypto, just like everywhere else.