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#StaySAFU Here are some types of **scams** that often occur in the **crypto** world:

### 1. **Rug Pull**

A scam where developers create a crypto project (usually a DeFi token or NFT), collect funds from investors, and then run away with the money without completing the project.

**Characteristics:**

- Anonymous developer

- No audit on the smart contract

- Promises of high returns in a short time

### 2. **Phishing**

Scammers pretend to be a trusted party (such as a crypto exchange or wallet) to steal personal information like private keys or seed phrases.

**Characteristics:**

- Fake website that resembles the original

- Fake emails with malicious links

- Requests for login or input of seed phrases

### 3. **Pump and Dump**

Groups or individuals intentionally inflate the price of a coin through excessive promotion (pump), then sell all their coins when the price is high (dump), leaving other investors at a loss.

**Characteristics:**

- Unknown coins suddenly rise drastically

- Massive promotions on social media

- No strong fundamentals

### 4. **Ponzi Scheme**

A scheme where the promised returns to older investors come from the money of new investors, not from actual investment profits.

**Characteristics:**

- Promises of fixed and high profits

- Must recruit others to join

- No real or clear product

### 5. **Fake Giveaways**

A scam claiming you can get free crypto by sending a certain amount of coins first.

**Characteristics:**

- Usually conducted on social media

- Fake accounts impersonating famous figures (e.g., Elon Musk)

- “Send 0.1 ETH, get 1 ETH back”

### 6. **Impersonation Scam**

Scammers impersonate customer support or crypto figures to gain access to users' accounts or wallets.