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**⚠️ ALERT FOR BEGINNERS IN BTC: BE CAREFUL WITH LOSSES AND SCAMS!**

If you are starting in the world of Bitcoin, **stay extra cautious**! Many people have already lost significant amounts due to simple mistakes or hacker attacks. See the real risks:

### 🔐 **LOSS OF PRIVATE KEYS = LOSS OF YOUR BTC**

If you lose your **seed phrase** (recovery phrase) or private key, **there is no way to recover** your bitcoins. No one – neither exchanges nor the Bitcoin network – can help.

📌 **Real case**: In 2021, a man in the UK threw away a hard drive with 7,500 BTC (now worth **hundreds of millions**). The trash was incinerated.

### ✉️ **SENDING BTC TO THE WRONG ADDRESS**

If you incorrectly type an address or send to an incompatible network (e.g., BTC to an ETH wallet), your funds **disappear forever**.

📌 **Real case**: In 2020, a user sent **5 BTC** (around **$300k at the time**) to an invalid address without verification.

### 💻 **HACKERS AND SCAMS**

- **Malware**: Viruses can copy your keys or replace addresses in the clipboard.

- **Phishing**: Fake exchange or wallet sites steal your data.

- **Fake "support"**: Scammers impersonate customer service on Telegram/Discord.

📌 **Real case**: In 2022, an influencer lost **$650k in BTC** after clicking on a malicious link.

### ✅ **HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF?**

1️⃣ **Store your seed phrase** on paper, offline, in a safe place. Never scan or photograph it.

2️⃣ **Always check the address** before sending BTC (use the first and last characters).

3️⃣ **Use hardware wallets** (Ledger/Trezor) for large amounts.

4️⃣ **Beware of miraculous offers** – if it seems too good to be true, it's a scam.

5️⃣ **Enable 2FA** on exchanges and use separate emails/SMS for crypto.

Bitcoin gives freedom, but **demands responsibility**. Don't be the next victim! Research, learn, and protect yourself.

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