2. Phishing Scams: One Click & You’re Broke
“Your wallet has been compromised…”
Sound familiar? That fake email or DM from MetaMask or Binance is trying to steal your seed phrase—and your entire portfolio.
Latest Trick:
Scammers impersonate support agents or influencers and ask you to “verify” your wallet. Big NOPE!
Never share your seed phrase!
It’s the crypto version of your ATM PIN + your home address + your mom’s maiden name all rolled into one.
3. Pump & Dump: The Influencer Trap
They said “This token is going to the moon!”
Guess what? They sold while you were buying.
Behind the scenes:
Private Telegram groups & shady influencers orchestrate pump-and-dump schemes. You FOMO in. They cash out.
Result:
You’re holding a bag heavier than your student loans.
Pro tip:
If it pumps too fast, it dumps even faster!