Topic: 5 Ways to Avoid Bitcoin Scams (Read 2809 times)
Yeah, this topic was tackled already many times. And there are way more ways on avoiding getting scammed.
It seems that it is not as easy as imagined to handle a scammer, this can cause negative trust from investors
These 5 ways are effective so do not cheat bitcoin, just as if we have a way to avoid the effect, the scammers continue to think of other ways to overcome that scam us ... the way I put up Simply being careful to approach us, things automatically come to be virtual.
Yes, this topic is always mentioned many times, but they are always useful to investors. Thanks very much
Thank you, your information is very useful to some newcomers to this market like us, i will distance you 5 things you said on
yes there are correct, to avoid scammers you can do that, and I think the best part is in the 3, Phishing Website, is the biggest problem in scamming, there are many phishing website in this world, not only in cryptocurrency, all popular website like facebook, internet banking and anything else
I think many cryptocians are wise because they don't put their funds in danger. Some of new comer in crypto is the one that always victim of scams. Because some of them is lack of knowledge they not familiar to phishing site that's why we need to be vigilant.
So it is very important to understand the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Don't be easily influenced by someone else's invitation to cryptocurrency investment if you don't have enough knowledge. And the most important thing is that you have to proceed, don't be affected by instant profits. 
I think many cryptocians are wise because they don't put their funds in danger. Some of new comer in crypto is the one that always victim of scams. Because some of them is lack of knowledge they not familiar to phishing site that's why we need to be vigilant.
It's a good topic for the newbies to learn and look forward to bear in mind when doing some kinda transactions online and offline. We have hungry bitcoin hackers out there who are willing to do all it takes to get into your wallet.
I am very thankful to you for sharing such useful pieces of advice as to my mind all of us are looking for the reliable ways to avoid btc scams. I think that I will try not to face unrealistic offers
I have stored my bitcoin with a hardware wallet to avoid phishing. Also I use an online wallet to store the token from the ICO that I have received. I usually use a lot of online wallets and do not store all the cards from the ICO project I get at a wallet, which I split into several different wallets. and I use the security mode from the website available to protect my wallet
As interest in digital currencies increases such as Bitcoin, more and more Bitcoin scams promise high returns. Unrealistic lure is clearly a mere cover, and usually ends with the loss of clients' funds. Fraud often spreads in social circles based on trusted relationships. Therefore, we must be aware that there are cunning fraudsters who can actively seek ways to deceive with absurd tricks and offers.
How to avoid bitcoin scams :
1. Know What You Are Facing
You don't need to rush to decide whether an investment product is a scam or not. All you need to do is, take a moment to find complete information about the project. The easiest way to do this is to find information in the form of company details or Whitepaper (if ICO), and other things related to the investment product. Learn all the details carefully and do some research on testimonials, comments, and so on. Another way is to join a Bitcoin forum like Bitcointalk, and immediately ask for credibility of an investment product or company to other members.
2. Avoid Unrealistic Offerings
Usually, crypto currency fraud can disguise its identity by using a social media account or advertising banner that looks professional. Mark Steward, director of FCA law enforcement, explained that when people become more skeptical of the real world regarding investment and consumer habits have changed, investment fraud has moved into the realm of Online and social media.
How to avoid this Bitcoin Scam is, you are better selective about all investment offerings from the Online platform that you did not ask for, whether through social media, email, or even by telephone. Even if it looks official, pay attention to how it is offered. Con artists usually dare to promise high profits to lure victims. So if you feel the promise of profits is unrealistic, immediately ignore the proposed offer.
3. Beware of Phising Web Pages
Increased interest in crypto currencies makes many new investors enter the market. Lots of land in a fake landing page that claims to be a popular digital currency exchange platform. One example is the one that uses the Punycode technique. Through this method, the fake domain 'xn - inance-hrb [dot] com' can be displayed as 'ƅinance [dot] com'. This technique is usually able to deceive consumers, because web pages can look really like the original. You can overcome this by being aware of vulnerabilities that exist in internet browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera,
4. Beware of Fake Digital Wallets
Fake virtual wallets often appear online or at the mobile app store. In the example of a fake Wallet fraud that happened, more than $ 3.3 million was stolen from users who want to claim their Bitcoin Gold. To anticipate similar events, many Bitcoin Wallet providers caution clients to be aware of the cloning of scammers who want to steal victim funds by imitating their appearance.
MyEtherWallet for example, warns customers about fake MyEtherWallet in December. In addition, before choosing a digital wallet provider, do research first. Please share opinions on leading crypto forums, both local and foreign. In essence, only use the Wallet provider with a good track record.
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thief Malware
Malware is something that concerns computer owners. But now, a new category of malware capable of stealing Bitcoin-related data has appeared. Malware authorized by the computer owner is able to record typing or search for a file with the keyword "Account", "Password", "Bitcoin", "Wallet", or other keywords specified by the author, then upload the file to an anonymous server automatically.
In addition, there is also a malware that seeks to absorb the computing power of computer users to mine crypto. Anticipating this, YouTube is trying to deactivate ads that take computing power to mine crypto currencies. It is believed, after users see the related ad videos, the computer becomes slow and there will be warnings from anti-virus programs. Malware like this can steal up to 100% of computing power to mine crypto currencies (generally Monero). The solution that can be applied here is to install strong anti-virus protection and active Firewall to protect the computer.
Well you are right with the analysis of ways to avoid scam but the first thing to do if you ever want to overcome scam is to stop being too greedy and never get easily move by too much unrealistic promises from projects you never hard first hand information on. Because most people want to get rich quick and at that most times run into scam. How to avoid bitcoin scams :
1. Know What You Are Facing
You don't need to rush to decide whether an investment product is a scam or not. All you need to do is, take a moment to find complete information about the project. The easiest way to do this is to find information in the form of company details or Whitepaper (if ICO), and other things related to the investment product. Learn all the details carefully and do some research on testimonials, comments, and so on. Another way is to join a Bitcoin forum like Bitcointalk, and immediately ask for credibility of an investment product or company to other members.
2. Avoid Unrealistic Offerings
Usually, crypto currency fraud can disguise its identity by using a social media account or advertising banner that looks professional. Mark Steward, director of FCA law enforcement, explained that when people become more skeptical of the real world regarding investment and consumer habits have changed, investment fraud has moved into the realm of Online and social media.
How to avoid this Bitcoin Scam is, you are better selective about all investment offerings from the Online platform that you did not ask for, whether through social media, email, or even by telephone. Even if it looks official, pay attention to how it is offered. Con artists usually dare to promise high profits to lure victims. So if you feel the promise of profits is unrealistic, immediately ignore the proposed offer.
3. Beware of Phising Web Pages
Increased interest in crypto currencies makes many new investors enter the market. Lots of land in a fake landing page that claims to be a popular digital currency exchange platform. One example is the one that uses the Punycode technique. Through this method, the fake domain 'xn - inance-hrb [dot] com' can be displayed as 'ƅinance [dot] com'. This technique is usually able to deceive consumers, because web pages can look really like the original. You can overcome this by being aware of vulnerabilities that exist in internet browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera,
4. Beware of Fake Digital Wallets
Fake virtual wallets often appear online or at the mobile app store. In the example of a fake Wallet fraud that happened, more than $ 3.3 million was stolen from users who want to claim their Bitcoin Gold. To anticipate similar events, many Bitcoin Wallet providers caution clients to be aware of the cloning of scammers who want to steal victim funds by imitating their appearance.
MyEtherWallet for example, warns customers about fake MyEtherWallet in December. In addition, before choosing a digital wallet provider, do research first. Please share opinions on leading crypto forums, both local and foreign. In essence, only use the Wallet provider with a good track record.
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thief Malware
Malware is something that concerns computer owners. But now, a new category of malware capable of stealing Bitcoin-related data has appeared. Malware authorized by the computer owner is able to record typing or search for a file with the keyword "Account", "Password", "Bitcoin", "Wallet", or other keywords specified by the author, then upload the file to an anonymous server automatically.
In addition, there is also a malware that seeks to absorb the computing power of computer users to mine crypto. Anticipating this, YouTube is trying to deactivate ads that take computing power to mine crypto currencies. It is believed, after users see the related ad videos, the computer becomes slow and there will be warnings from anti-virus programs. Malware like this can steal up to 100% of computing power to mine crypto currencies (generally Monero). The solution that can be applied here is to install strong anti-virus protection and active Firewall to protect the computer.
Always check the website so you wouldn't be a victim of a fakewebsite or a phishing site.
And for wallets I recommend using only hardware wallets for your own safety.
And for wallets I recommend using only hardware wallets for your own safety.
Nowadays, the world of crypto is really very diverse and scammers are so well able to disguise themselves, that sometimes you just can not figure out without specialized knowledge. In my opinion, you can be protected from scams only by not taking part in crypto projects at all.
the crypto world is very vulnerable to fraud, because lately crypto's growth has been so rapid, so many fraudsters have sprung up to find their own advantages, various ways they have done to fool potential victims. so it is very good if we fellow crypto users always remind each other so that there are no more victims of fraud in the future.
I recommend using protected operating systems to help keep your computer away from the risk of viruses infiltrated by hackers.
5 ways to avoid Bitcoin scams is by
1 know what you are facing
2. To avoid unrealistic offer
3. Beware of phishing web pages
4 Beware of Counterfeit Digital Wallets
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thieves Malware
I've also been exposed to malware viruses on my laptop where you try copying your bitcoin address, but actually when I paste it precisely someone else's address that appear lol. If you're not a keen and unfocused person, hacking this method can be very detrimental to you, make sure you update your anti Virus...1 know what you are facing
2. To avoid unrealistic offer
3. Beware of phishing web pages
4 Beware of Counterfeit Digital Wallets
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thieves Malware
I say this because securing your computer is not a small feat especially if you are using a operative system full of bugs and backdoors like Windows so your time and money will be better spent in doing something else and just getting a hardware wallet.
As interest in digital currencies increases such as Bitcoin, more and more Bitcoin scams promise high returns. Unrealistic lure is clearly a mere cover, and usually ends with the loss of clients' funds. Fraud often spreads in social circles based on trusted relationships. Therefore, we must be aware that there are cunning fraudsters who can actively seek ways to deceive with absurd tricks and offers.
How to avoid bitcoin scams :
1. Know What You Are Facing
You don't need to rush to decide whether an investment product is a scam or not. All you need to do is, take a moment to find complete information about the project. The easiest way to do this is to find information in the form of company details or Whitepaper (if ICO), and other things related to the investment product. Learn all the details carefully and do some research on testimonials, comments, and so on. Another way is to join a Bitcoin forum like Bitcointalk, and immediately ask for credibility of an investment product or company to other members.
2. Avoid Unrealistic Offerings
Usually, crypto currency fraud can disguise its identity by using a social media account or advertising banner that looks professional. Mark Steward, director of FCA law enforcement, explained that when people become more skeptical of the real world regarding investment and consumer habits have changed, investment fraud has moved into the realm of Online and social media.
How to avoid this Bitcoin Scam is, you are better selective about all investment offerings from the Online platform that you did not ask for, whether through social media, email, or even by telephone. Even if it looks official, pay attention to how it is offered. Con artists usually dare to promise high profits to lure victims. So if you feel the promise of profits is unrealistic, immediately ignore the proposed offer.
3. Beware of Phising Web Pages
Increased interest in crypto currencies makes many new investors enter the market. Lots of land in a fake landing page that claims to be a popular digital currency exchange platform. One example is the one that uses the Punycode technique. Through this method, the fake domain 'xn - inance-hrb [dot] com' can be displayed as 'ƅinance [dot] com'. This technique is usually able to deceive consumers, because web pages can look really like the original. You can overcome this by being aware of vulnerabilities that exist in internet browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera,
4. Beware of Fake Digital Wallets
Fake virtual wallets often appear online or at the mobile app store. In the example of a fake Wallet fraud that happened, more than $ 3.3 million was stolen from users who want to claim their Bitcoin Gold. To anticipate similar events, many Bitcoin Wallet providers caution clients to be aware of the cloning of scammers who want to steal victim funds by imitating their appearance.
MyEtherWallet for example, warns customers about fake MyEtherWallet in December. In addition, before choosing a digital wallet provider, do research first. Please share opinions on leading crypto forums, both local and foreign. In essence, only use the Wallet provider with a good track record.
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thief Malware
Malware is something that concerns computer owners. But now, a new category of malware capable of stealing Bitcoin-related data has appeared. Malware authorized by the computer owner is able to record typing or search for a file with the keyword "Account", "Password", "Bitcoin", "Wallet", or other keywords specified by the author, then upload the file to an anonymous server automatically.
In addition, there is also a malware that seeks to absorb the computing power of computer users to mine crypto. Anticipating this, YouTube is trying to deactivate ads that take computing power to mine crypto currencies. It is believed, after users see the related ad videos, the computer becomes slow and there will be warnings from anti-virus programs. Malware like this can steal up to 100% of computing power to mine crypto currencies (generally Monero). The solution that can be applied here is to install strong anti-virus protection and active Firewall to protect the computer.
How to avoid bitcoin scams :
1. Know What You Are Facing
You don't need to rush to decide whether an investment product is a scam or not. All you need to do is, take a moment to find complete information about the project. The easiest way to do this is to find information in the form of company details or Whitepaper (if ICO), and other things related to the investment product. Learn all the details carefully and do some research on testimonials, comments, and so on. Another way is to join a Bitcoin forum like Bitcointalk, and immediately ask for credibility of an investment product or company to other members.
2. Avoid Unrealistic Offerings
Usually, crypto currency fraud can disguise its identity by using a social media account or advertising banner that looks professional. Mark Steward, director of FCA law enforcement, explained that when people become more skeptical of the real world regarding investment and consumer habits have changed, investment fraud has moved into the realm of Online and social media.
How to avoid this Bitcoin Scam is, you are better selective about all investment offerings from the Online platform that you did not ask for, whether through social media, email, or even by telephone. Even if it looks official, pay attention to how it is offered. Con artists usually dare to promise high profits to lure victims. So if you feel the promise of profits is unrealistic, immediately ignore the proposed offer.
3. Beware of Phising Web Pages
Increased interest in crypto currencies makes many new investors enter the market. Lots of land in a fake landing page that claims to be a popular digital currency exchange platform. One example is the one that uses the Punycode technique. Through this method, the fake domain 'xn - inance-hrb [dot] com' can be displayed as 'ƅinance [dot] com'. This technique is usually able to deceive consumers, because web pages can look really like the original. You can overcome this by being aware of vulnerabilities that exist in internet browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera,
4. Beware of Fake Digital Wallets
Fake virtual wallets often appear online or at the mobile app store. In the example of a fake Wallet fraud that happened, more than $ 3.3 million was stolen from users who want to claim their Bitcoin Gold. To anticipate similar events, many Bitcoin Wallet providers caution clients to be aware of the cloning of scammers who want to steal victim funds by imitating their appearance.
MyEtherWallet for example, warns customers about fake MyEtherWallet in December. In addition, before choosing a digital wallet provider, do research first. Please share opinions on leading crypto forums, both local and foreign. In essence, only use the Wallet provider with a good track record.
5. Beware of Bitcoin Thief Malware
Malware is something that concerns computer owners. But now, a new category of malware capable of stealing Bitcoin-related data has appeared. Malware authorized by the computer owner is able to record typing or search for a file with the keyword "Account", "Password", "Bitcoin", "Wallet", or other keywords specified by the author, then upload the file to an anonymous server automatically.
In addition, there is also a malware that seeks to absorb the computing power of computer users to mine crypto. Anticipating this, YouTube is trying to deactivate ads that take computing power to mine crypto currencies. It is believed, after users see the related ad videos, the computer becomes slow and there will be warnings from anti-virus programs. Malware like this can steal up to 100% of computing power to mine crypto currencies (generally Monero). The solution that can be applied here is to install strong anti-virus protection and active Firewall to protect the computer.
I totally agree with the points above and it all boils down to user's safety and common sense. Always question the things you will be putting your information to. Nothing is really trust worthy nowadays specially with the rise of phishing sites and malwares that are able to grab your bitcoins.
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