#StaySAFU My Experience with Crypto Scams: A Hard Lesson in Security

Early in my crypto journey, I fell for a phishing scam that looked like a legitimate wallet connection prompt. It mimicked a well-known DeFi platform, and without double-checking, I connected my wallet—resulting in a significant loss of funds. It was a painful but eye-opening experience.

That incident taught me one of the most important lessons in crypto: security is everything. Since then, I’ve adopted strict habits to avoid scams. I never click random links, always verify websites and apps, and double-check URLs before connecting any wallet. I also use hardware wallets for long-term holdings and keep my seed phrases offline.