#CryptoScamSurge
How to stay safe in 2025!!!!
Crypto scams are rising fast. Over $2.17B was stolen in the first half of 2025. Recent hacks include CoinDCX’s ₹368 Cr loss and phishing attacks using fake Ledger apps.
🛑 Common Scams
- Pig-butchering: Fake friendships or romance used to steal crypto.
- Phishing: Emails, DMs, and popups steal your wallet info.
- Fake airdrops: Clicking fake tokens drains your wallet.
- Deepfake support scams: Fake video calls trick users into giving access.
🔒 How to Stay Safe
- Never share seed phrases. Store offline.
- Use hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor.
- Enable 2FA (avoid SMS, use apps).
- Install browser tools like Scam Sniffer and Wallet Guard.
- Don’t click links from unknown sources or Telegram bots.
- Verify all projects before investing.
- Keep wallets separate for testing and savings.
- If a deal sounds too good, it’s likely a scam. Use secure wallets, trusted tools, and stay alert. The best defence is caution.
👉 Protect your crypto. Think before you click.
