Topic: How safe is saving screenshots of useful information and BTC transactions? - page 2. (Read 837 times)

As much as possible, just refrain or totally avoid doing screenshots when it comes to bitcoin transactions. Even if the seed phrase or password is not in there, but the fact that you admit that you have bitcoin in your wallet, then you are still putting yourself into danger. You might lost your phone and might held by a crypto scammer, then you are giving him the hints to set you as their new target for scamming. As early as now, tell your friend to stop taking screenshots.

It's not really a problem to take a screenshot when buying Bitcoin, because it doesn't contain anything sensitive. maybe he did it to remind him someday.

It would be better for you to suggest writing the transactions in a spreadsheet, Excel or something else so that they don't fill up the cellphone memory. Even though there are concerns about being hacked or something, I don't think so because again what is shown in the screenshot is only the purchase. It's different if what he screenshots are recovery phrases. If you use an exchanger, also remind yourself not to screenshot your account because someone could easily enter and take over the bitcoins you already have.

We all know here that recovery data is the main key to opening a Bitcoin wallet. with that you can lose all your assets and that is what constitutes a careless act.

Saving screenshots would be good if they're not privacy-related. Those who are related to Bitcoin care about our privacy. Related to crypto, he should avoid taking screenshots of crypto transactions or wallets. Sometimes our friends could check our phones, and they might see our balance, etc. Also, a phone might be stolen where thieves could check everything from the screenshot. Ask your friend to avoid such habits for privacy reasons. And give priority to privacy. 

It depends on how you can maintain the level of privacy because for online life only individuals can maintain the level of security. But if you use someone else's device, the level of security may be much more at risk because we never know how they can access the transactions we have carried out on their device. It's better to avoid transactions and screenshots on other people's devices because it's not very safe for important things that we need to protect.

Delete all the transactions, whether they are left in the cache or anywhere else, because if you just tell him to delete them, you can't be sure whether he has actually deleted them completely. I'm not very comfortable using other people's devices for transactions or buying and selling assets because for me security is something we can protect ourselves and we can't necessarily trust other people.

There is no need keeping Bitcoin transactions, it is better the transaction id is saved somewhere for better reference which looks cool than trying to safe it on phone that is usually mobile and if it gets lost, anything could happen. No matter the reason, we should know how to keep things safe avoid unnecessary drama that could occur as a result of our mistakes becoming careless. We can always track trade transactions from the Blockchain which is a cool way for us and it's better than keep the screenshots in a mobile phones we use on a daily basis. Maybe it could be saved in a computer that is not always used frequently for when it will be needed.

One of the things that is quite prohibited when saving important data is screenshots. In fact, there are several platforms that prohibit screenshots of certain pages on their platforms, one of which is the assets and wallets page. Because, this action is considered quite risky, especially for these users. Indeed, this depends on how each individual secures their important data, but we will never know when our device will be lost or when someone will know the SS results.

However, if we really want to take a screenshot of certain data, then make sure that we immediately move it and store it in a truly confidential and safe place. Don't let it become public consumption or information spread rapidly. Moreover, I have seen or even often seen how people happily share screenshots of their investments on social media. Isn't this also quite risky, right? Because the rise of cyber crimes is sometimes beyond the control of ordinary people. Because of this, it is important to secure our assets and data as best as possible.

I mean if he educated himself before diving into Bitcoin/crypto then he should know that taking screenshots of like a password or private key is the number 1 no-no in this market. It's good if he screenshot his transactions, but then again, everything is recorded in the blockchain so there is no need for it. And just like your friend, I also take screenshots of my winnings from time to time and show it to my friends as that's how we do gambling, but that's it. No screenshot of personal info or data in my phone or even any of my crypto transactions. So I guess that's the first thing that you can tell your friends, to protect his mnemonic phrase or privatekey and copied it, no ss whatsoever and then back it up multiple times.

To be used for possible future referential purposes or confirmation after that, it should be deleted.
Some  sites have anti-screenshot features, since he is starting overtime he would value privacy and security of crypto asset. Even on our mobiles we hide our Wallets, remove every possible trace of transactions and even cautious of links and sites we visit. Since he has formed it as a habit, don't be surprised he can also screenshot passwords to his wallet which the later becomes history.

As a friend with your exposure and valuable insights you can initiate a discussion Bitcoin ,then hit the target from there without him knowing or Sensing it to safeguard him from possible danger ahead.

Saving of screenshot whatsoever is threatening now, security issues everywhere, you're invariably exposing yourself to criminals and haters that can set you up after they have seen those screenshot believing that you always carryout such transactions.

Just like the case of your friend, if you had any ill feelings towards him this would might propagated more hatred, envy and jealousy towards him and you look for means to silence him financially.

I dont think that everyone individual has the fear of being hacked, mostly because they got free flowing funds or they have nothing really both in their account and personal life, that's worth hacking away at.
For transactions that have already been concluded without reference to personal details or account statements, such transactions can be screenshoted incase it was a valued transactional detail.

I would say that saving screen shots of anything financially that isn't on some sort of encrypted drive is likely not a very good idea.  I mean if someone really wanted to hack you, then this could help lead them to knowing you've got crypto holdings, and help them get that much closer to potentially being able to steal coins from you.  Now this is certainly not guarantee, I just think it would be smart to not save this type of stuff on your PC.

Bank transactions screenshot is totally different, I can also relate with what op is saying cause I screenshot my transaction details for each transaction I make with my mobile app. The screenshot is just a prove or I can prefer to send the transaction details using pdf. This habit is just common, there's nothing to brag about but the screenshot stand as a prove for making such transaction but it's okay if most people get uncomfortable with this act. Bitcoin has to do with privacy so it's obvious your friend will have to take this part more serious, some crypto apps and sites do disable screenshot features and I have experienced similar issue like this several times.

Ever since I learned that anything connected to the internet is hackable, I don't joke with sensitive information on my phone, you don't know when you will be caught unaware. Personally, I don't take screenshot of transactions, what I do most of the time is that I just share them the transaction harsh and that is enough as an evidence to show any person that I have send or received Bitcoin from them, taking transaction screenshot may even make people to be looking at you like a wealthy person.

Your friend might think that taking a screenshot doesn't mean any thing but it means a lot, you just need to inform him about the dangers of keeping such things on his phone. If he is the type of person that loves to take pictures on his phone and friends love to use the same phone, he might also become a target because people are quick to assume and will think he has a Bitcoin in massive.

There are those that love taking screenshots of everything and all payments and transactions they make but they should try as much as possible not to keep vital information on their phones so they don’t risk losing their assets. Someone who has access to their device can easily take useful information and even friends cannot be trusted with such informations.

It is not safe to save screenshot or important information on any device that is connected to the internet because  every thing that has internet connection can be compromised and hacked so the safest way to store your personal information and data related to your crypto wallet and assets is to store them offline away from internet connection. If you search the forum well you will see threads of the most recommendable ways to store your personal informations and information relating to your assets and wallets and recommend them to your friend.

I don’t think there would be anything bad if your advice sounds like you are sensing bad days coming because it would be better to advise him as a good friend you are than leave him be until something bad actually happens, if anything happens your conscience will come after you and make you have regrets. Just play your part whatever way you can and let him do the thinking, if he doesn’t take your advice seriously then he has himself to blame when anything happens and at least you have cleared your conscience.

Prevention they say is better than cure so the best thing you can do as a good friend is to advise him on the dangers of keeping screenshots on his devices so vital information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands and get compromised.

I think almost all of us who are connected online have to store their important information and also if he is a crypto currency investor then he has to store the private key of his wallets and various investment stuff sometimes be it screenshot or some times through note pad. I'd say if he stores screenshots of the private key without any privacy then I'd say it's nothing but stupidity. I think it is important to maintain privacy and then store it on screen or notepad.  For this I will tell you to ask your friend to use encryption method to store all this important information.

Nothing more than to keep advising him to stop keeping screenshots of transactions and other information that it knows is sensitive on his phone device. You try to explain the danger that such habits involve; it may not know the danger of it, which may be the reason why it is doing that. So if you can explain that to him, I believe he will surely take your advice and stop those kinds of habits. The reason why keepingsome information on your phone is not advisable is because you don't know the person who may have the opportunity to hold your phone one day, and after seeing that information, it may change their habits. Trust no one. That is why sensitive information is kept private where nobody will see it, except the person you tell. 


Keeping screenshots of Bitcoin/crypto transactions and useful information can make someone easily lose their Bitcoinbecause if scammers get in touch with your phone and they find even only screenshots of transactions you have done, they can do further research on your phone to get the useful information they need, or they may even attack you and ask you to tell them more information on the on the website so they can steal your Bitcoin. I will not advise anyone to keep screenshots of its Bitcoin transactions on their phone. If you can get proof of transaction information on your wallet,why keep it on your phone? 

Since you guys had a chat and he told you he wanted to be a bitcoin hodler, then you should be the one to tell him some basic things, like he should avoid taking screenshots of his winnings in the crypto space. You will tell him that crypto scammers are very intelligent and cryptocurrency is not like other stuff he does and shows online. You should tell him things that he would keep secret. He should show everything. However, I believe if he did that, you would have known since the other ones he did, but still, I will say you should advise him.

Although you are not trying to teach him what he is about, whether it is trading or investing, you should just advise him to keep things secret to avoid being scammed.


Even though things are very difficult now, if they are not on our devices, where did you expect us to keep our things that are associated with the internet? For your useful information, there are many ways you can store it in your phone, and you won't get any problems. It just remains for you how you handle your device. If you are giving people your phone, like if many people get access to your device, there is definitely a problem, especially your seed phrase and private key.

These are the most important things you should keep safe in your phone because they are the things that will make someone get access to your funds, so you just have to keep your device safe because they are the things that will make someone get access to your funds, so you just have to keep your device safe and know the kind of people you give your device to.

I am not in that habit mate , nope I'm not the one that keeps screenshot or even saving them not unless i really needed one for personal matter, I rather same my gambling status in each site for proofs if ever something comes wrong in the future.

tell him that he can keep those screenshot but make sure that those are saved in the gadget that will never be compromised  because once she fails then all his funds will be in trouble .

It still doesn't change the fact that these screenshots are just ordinary images and can not be used to sign into your wallet or whatsoever. Most at times, people take screenshot for reference purposes. So taking screenshot of his transaction doesn't have any consequences itself that will make someone to be panic. I know it would be better to avoid it if one can because of the risk that may likely be associated with it if you mistakenly share it publicly but again, this depends on the circle of people you live among.

Your friend is already used to it as you said and how it has vindicated him previously with dealing with some traders. The only thing I think you can do now is to caution him to be careful and limit the way he allows people to have access to his phone. There's no direct effect of screenshot taking but just like you assume in the Op, it could make someone a target for hackers and probably physical attack since people have the mentality that you're rich once you are into crypto trading.

By the way, what happened to auto generated trx hash? Isn't that enough evidence as far as crypto is concern?

A person who is into P2P trading must take and send screenshots of the transactions being sent and receive screenshots of transactions being received because that is necessary as it works as proof between the parties about the money sent or received.

Other than that, if a person takes screenshots of sensitive information such as their account balance, how much Bitcoin they have, etc. That can be dangerous sometimes because you might become a target for robbers and stalkers, and you might even get attacked. Some mobiles don't let users take screenshots of sensitive screens such as when you are using your banking app, etc.

So, if your friend takes screenshots of passwords and other sensitive information, that might become an issue for him if he loses his mobile, otherwise, he must know what he is doing.

I mean it would definitely be better if he didn't, there is no doubt about that, or at least have backups just in case anything happens to his phone because lets be honest we are talking about having a trouble eventually, and that's the most important part.

I think it's clear that we are going to end up with something that will change the way he approaches things if he ends up losing some money to this, and that does make sense in the end. I believe that the best thing to do would be not doing this at all, but if he insists on doing this then at least tell him to have some backup plan, that would be a lot better and would give him a greater return, it would definitely allow him to get a better return in the end as well.