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Common crypto scams and how to avoid them

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In short

Most crypto losses come from a handful of tricks: fake support, fake airdrops, look-alike websites and copycat coins. If something is urgent, secret or too good to be true, stop.

Fake support

Someone messages you to fix a problem and asks for your seed phrase or to connect your wallet to a site. Real support never does this.

Fake airdrops and giveaways

Send a little, get a lot back. You never get anything back.

Look-alike sites

A link that looks like arkhampad.com but isn't. Type the address yourself or use a bookmark.

Copycat coins

A second coin with the same name and ticker. Always check the contract address.

FAQ

I sent money to a scammer. Can ArkhamPad get it back?

Blockchain transfers can't be reversed. Report the account where you met the scammer and warn others.

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