How do you avoid scammers?

[Peanutswar]

I am new to Bitcointalk and I have been around my local board since from my sign up yesterday, I wanted to asked this question over there but need a general knowledge from the community at large not only from my locals. Just as what I have used on my title I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.
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First lets talk about the scammers here, better to check their reputation in the bitcointalk if you want to engage something here if you see them with a lot of red tags or newly created accounts better to take care, you can check here if the member is reliable base on their trust and reputations. If you receive an outside conversation from an anonymous person better to make sure to avoid clicking links given to you and follow your guts if you think it's not safe already with your conversations. Most likely scammers are good in reverse engineering and manipulation so better to take care. Also as possible avoid making an investment that is too good to be true there's no instant millionaire in crypto in just one night or a week.

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[Zanab247]

Most scammers use phishing sites .So,newbies should be careful of where they sign-up or connect thier wallet. Because scammers don't care never care .They will still your funds and feel comfortable doing so. So, the best way to be careful is by staying away from some useless website registration airdrops or wallet connection airdrops. With this ,no one will know your details and guess any of your information.

Do everything possible to avoid some website they use to do giveaway to people which, are the major way scammers use to hacked newbies wallets because they know that newbies like free things and shortcut which are some of the way people get scam in the platform. Don't be too friendly to people in the community which are some of the tools scammers use to scam people in the platform because, you will feel that such person cannot do such a thing at the end of the transaction that will make you to release all your details that will make you regret in the future.

Avoid some telegram and Whatsapp group chat which are some of the  way scammers use to deceive newbies with their professional career to prove to newbies that they don't have such attitude to scam but they will end up in scamming them later.

[MegameSama]

What kind of scammers do you want to avoid? there are too many types of scammers and how they cheat. but the most frequently deceived newbies are usually those who buy shitcoins. with the addition of this coin it will rise 100x 1000x or something similar, they use hype hype meme coins like hsiba, doge, etc. My advice is if you find anything like that, run immediately, there are more scammers than there are not. they will do a pump and dump. especially ? type of wallet drain scammer? If suddenly you get a token that you never bought before, don't rush to swap it, it could be a technique that will suck up all your money. or scammers in buying and selling transactions? This is very easy, just use Midman, I think that's enough from me, I hope it helps.

[Philpsticks]

The truth is avoiding scam is hard all this scammers can make things look very very real and anyone can fall victim,you can see a link that contain stuff that attract people just a click can let them have access to what they want and most of this things are free things and some people fall for it.
I have just one advice on how to avoid been scam avoid clicking on links especially on Facebook or telegram.

[Zoomic]

Re: How do you avoid scammers?

You avoid scammers by first understanding that there is no free money anywhere in the world.
You also avoid scammers by not trying to double your money within the next 24hrs.
You will also avoid scammers by not clicking random links.
You also avoid scammers by not sending your key phrase to anyone.
You can avoid scammers by not trusting random internet users.
You can avoid scammers by not involving in what you know nothing about.

[DaNNy001]

I think the most simple ways of avoided scammers are just to first
1. Learn from people mistake in every way possible so as to make it count and have bear it in mind that scammers are real and they are aware.
2. Always try and stay updated because scammers are at their hands and head working every day so as to catch their next possible.
3. This is most important for me if you ask me and  its learning how to maintain or control your greed, because it has the ability to draw you close any attempt by a scammer or fraudsters.

[albon]

I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.

I think security should be my number one priority as a fresher or newbies, although with time I will gets acquainted with the relevant information across the forum,

First of all, welcome to the forum. We're pleased to see this post from you. Your diligence as a beginner in educating yourself on security measures to keep your assets safe and understanding common scam tactics is essential. Your crypto can be stolen through phishing sites and numerous schemes and other methods, such as downloading a non-official wallet, using an unknown exchange platform, downloading malicious files, using cracks, etc.

As for phishing sites, the least preventive measure you can take is not to open links sent to you through email or messaging apps like Telegram or Discord, or on social media platforms, especially the X platform. Instead, rely on official links that you've bookmarked in your browser. Before opening a phishing link, you can check the domain letters and the domain ends. Often, these phishing sites are created for airdrop hunters, giveaway seekers, and those looking for free money without effort. If you encounter a site asking you to connect your wallet, be cautious and avoid connecting your main wallet or signing a message, as this could lead to losing your wallet assets.

[HajiBagi]

The cause of getting scammed is when a person is being greedy and when someone or a group of people send that person a message then that person is most likely getting scammed because of being greedy. When a person visit a website and got free money but requires to deposit first before he/she can withdraw the amount is a scam. In these times, there's no such thing as free money (all the time) although there are some cases or times where there's a free money but you can hardly find other so that's why we still believe that there's no such thing as free money. Be knowledgeable on what scammers do to scam people.

I agree that being greedy is the best way for people to fall victim to scams. Greed is a bad trait that harms all people; if you're never satisfied with what you have, you'll always fall victim to deception. A lot of us have always wanted to get everything we wanted, when we wanted it, and to make money quickly. Scammers always bait people by offering them enormous sums of money that they can't refuse. They consistently send you links that, when you click on them, ask for the address of your wallet so they can send you money without you realising they needed access to it.

This mostly affects beginners because a lot of them view forums as places where they can make money. Once they learn about cryptocurrencies, they will start making it. However, a lot of novices can't keep their mouth shut when they are holding cryptocurrency; they constantly want their friends to know what they are holding, and some friends aren't really friends, some of them are evil people who only want to see you fail.

[Obari]

The world is always evolving same as scammers because you never can get all their techniques but what really matters is that we’re staying very conscious online as the internet is a very broad space and everyone should be treated as a suspect hence our safety is solely dependent on us but generally avoiding clicking on random links and when using an exchange, always avoid trading outside of the exchange as that’s what a scammer might always want you to do. Always avoid deals that are too real to be true like investing a small amount to pack a whopping sum for no reason, don’t be greedy and always ask a lot of questions because scammers always get tired and pissed off with questions

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I am new to Bitcointalk and I have been around my local board since from my sign up yesterday, I wanted to asked this question over there but need a general knowledge from the community at large not only from my locals. Just as what I have used on my title I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.

Scams is one thing we can't eliminate from the industry but we can protect ourselves against them so we don't fall a victim to the fraudsters. I believe others must have given you a complete guide on somethings to do to avoid scammers but I just want to add that we should be skeptical of anything we come across on the web and only get information from the right sources but still we shouldn't be ignorant and not take not of suspicious things been communicated by the verified sources that we get our information from because nothing is safe from hackers and scammers as they can take over any platform and spread false information to make victims of gullible investor's to steal their assets. If it's looking too good to be true then it usually is a scam. Don't get too greedy and be carried always by outrageous offers.

The world is always evolving same as scammers because you never can get all their techniques but what really matters is that we’re staying very conscious online as the internet is a very broad space and everyone should be treated as a suspect hence our safety is solely dependent on us but generally avoiding clicking on random links and when using an exchange, always avoid trading outside of the exchange as that’s what a scammer might always want you to do.

The scammers at time don't even bother to use a new trick but they target the newbies who also fall for their old tricks because they didn't stay updated with what's happening in the industry which is why we have to stay updated with the things happenings so we don't fall victim of scams. As a newbie in a new industry, we should do some research to equip ourselves with the knowledge to be able to spot a scam when we see one. Each bull market brings about a new set of investors that are usually novice and they become the target of the scammers with outrageous promises that it's too good to ignore but if we want what's best for us we have to ignore those offers and keep accumulating Bitcoin as our finances can afford.

[Iroh]

As long as you’re online and surfing the web, you’ll likely to come across several types of scammers and sites. And if you seem attractive enough, scammers would likely try to scam you of your money.
Scams would always look like a good and fast avenue to make some profit for a greedy person. It would look questionable to a reasonable person that would ordinarily make one to double check such adventure but the greed in us wouldn’t allow one to remain reasonable anymore.

Another point is to do some good research on whatever project that is seemingly attractive enough for you to want to put your money into. Don’t rely on whatever you’re being told on the other end. Continue asking questions if something isn’t clear. A reputable and legit organization would not get irritated with your questions.

[Bushdark]

I am new to Bitcointalk and I have been around my local board since from my sign up yesterday, I wanted to asked this question over there but need a general knowledge from the community at large not only from my locals. Just as what I have used on my title I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.

I think security should be my number one priority as a fresher or newbies, although with time I will gets acquainted with the relevant information across the forum, I know that here is a lovable and a dedicated community that focuses on full discussion about bitcoin and its related cryptocurrencies which I can't easily outline all but I know you people knows about them taking a picture from coimmarketcapitalization (CMC).

Please we can share and discuss responsibly without any forms of comments.

We are responsible for our own mistakes so it is important for us to look for ways or ask questions just just like other on how to be safe being a crypto investor. There are so many ways we can keep my ourselves safe from scammers by not giving out our secret phrases or saving out wallet seed phrase on the internet. We know the potentials of many scammers hacking mails and sites through small loopholes so because of that, we need to make sure we exercise new ways of keeping our wallet safe from intruders.

[Finestream]

I am new to Bitcointalk and I have been around my local board since from my sign up yesterday, I wanted to asked this question over there but need a general knowledge from the community at large not only from my locals. Just as what I have used on my title I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.

I think security should be my number one priority as a fresher or newbies, although with time I will gets acquainted with the relevant information across the forum, I know that here is a lovable and a dedicated community that focuses on full discussion about bitcoin and its related cryptocurrencies which I can't easily outline all but I know you people knows about them taking a picture from coimmarketcapitalization (CMC).

Please we can share and discuss responsibly without any forms of comments.

Don't trust anyone most especially those random strangers who suddenly leave messages or links for you to open. Once you open those links, your sensitive information that you have been secretly keeping will be exposed and they will connect your details to their own private site. So avoid those acts that will lead you to being scammed or hacked.

Scammers are everywhere, so always practice with caution. If you are weak and could be easily convinced by those random strangers, then stay away from the social media and access your hardware wallet offline.

[SOKO-DEKE]

I want to know the possible ways to avoid scammer and phishing sites because I have came to understand that for one to excel in this forum and in bitcoin investment / holding at large, one needs to be very mindful with the ways we click on sites, where we store our funds and the techniques scammers often use to scam beginners like us.

Scammers are always coming up with new tactics to scam people, and they have different ways of scamming, but the most common way they always try to use to scam people is by promising them huge profits when they invest with them, so if you are not the type that is greedy enough to make quick money in the crypto industry, you will hardly fall for this trick. One more thing again: don't click on an unknown link unless you know the source. There are many strategies that scammers are trying to use to scam people and again, they always try to come up with new strategies. So if you want to avoid scammers, you have to always stay updated, like by reading news articles to learn new strategies that scammers may be using at that time.
 

I think security should be my number one priority as a fresher or newbies, although with time I will gets acquainted with the relevant information across the forum, I know that here is a lovable and a dedicated community that focuses on full discussion about bitcoin and its related cryptocurrencies which I can't easily outline all but I know you people knows about them taking a picture from coimmarketcapitalization (CMC).

Nice idea. I don't expect any newbies to rush and invest in Bitcoin unless they have good knowledge about how to provide proper security to funds in the crypto industry. It is not a good idea to invest in the cryptocurrency industry without not knowing much about how to secure funds. Some people always focus on making profits and forget about how their crypto will be well secured, and that is why some people easily get scammed.

[adultcrypto]

The truth is avoiding scam is hard all this scammers can make things look very very real and anyone can fall victim,

To avoid scams is difficult but you can minimise your exposure by taking some steps of safety. Scammers will always make advances by deploying various tactics. It is therefore necessary to understand how the work. First, is to be careful about random messages from people you don't know. They might come softly but don't be carried away and ensure you don't release sensitive information. 

you can see a link that contain stuff that attract people just a click can let them have access to what they want and most of this things are free things and some people fall for it.
I have just one advice on how to avoid been scam avoid clicking on links especially on Facebook or telegram.

Scammers use various formats to get their victims. It is not limited to links as they can talk you into sharing sensitive information with which they can access your wallet or harvest your data and use same for nefarious activities. Most of them will ask you to make investment in ponzi schemes that promises outrageous return on investment. Do not fall for them.

[dansus021]

There is no free money without doing anything even giveaways and airdrop still need an effort. and there is no way you can rich in single night at least that I know. and never send money to anyone if you have doubt in it maybe the simple version is like that

[Rockstarguy]

The truth is avoiding scam is hard all this scammers can make things look very very real and anyone can fall victim,you can see a link that contain stuff that attract people just a click can let them have access to what they want and most of this things are free things and some people fall for it.
I have just one advice on how to avoid been scam avoid clicking on links especially on Facebook or telegram.

Once you have the mindset that nothing is free in the Internet it will be difficult for scammers to have advantage over you . But when one have already made up the mind that free things can be obtained from the Internet this will be a strategy for scammers to use in getting advantage of people.  Just have in mind that nobody can give you free money in the Internet,  nothing is earned for free, money can only be obtained by handwork and price payed for it. Scammers on Internet always want to make a offer that can seems catching to people,  but when this is known to people it is always hard for scammers to succeed.

[DaNNy001]

There is no free money without doing anything even giveaways and airdrop still need an effort. and there is no way you can rich in single night at least that I know. and never send money to anyone if you have doubt in it maybe the simple version is like that

There is always a saying about free things that it can kill fatser than the one you worked and one thing about human is that they are always attracted to free things because they feel it's a chance to get the best of best of system which they don't know it's the opposite because scammers used the disadvantage of human greed to track those that are vulnerable to this taught. Only a few percent of the human race can actually get hold of their and this same greed is behind why people get stuck in the gaming and gambling industry as core addict.

[doomloop]

If you receive an outside conversation from an anonymous person better to make sure to avoid clicking links given to you and follow your guts if you think it's not safe already with your conversations.

Why talk to an stranger in the first place? The best practice for both newbies and old users of the industry is to avoid talking to anyone they don't know instead of just avoiding to click on links because they are good at what they do and they will find a way around to make you click some link or give them what they want from you. Telegram is full of such scammers, and most of the times, they impersonate other people making you think that they are someone you know so that you don't suspect and do whatever they say. So, when you receive a message from someone you know, double check if it's them or an impersonator.

Scammers are becoming smarter with time. I've seen scammers trying their luck in job offering platforms which isn't what one can think of. They will offer a job and pretend that they are about to give you a job and eventually scam you or make you do something that only benefits them.

[TakeItEasy]

Don't trust anyone most especially those random strangers who suddenly leave messages or links for you to open. Once you open those links, your sensitive information that you have been secretly keeping will be exposed and they will connect your details to their own private site. So avoid those acts that will lead you to being scammed or hacked.

Scammers are everywhere, so always practice with caution. If you are weak and could be easily convinced by those random strangers, then stay away from the social media and access your hardware wallet offline.

Mostly these links I have received through the telegram which are so even sometimes disgusting because I was busy sometimes in an important work and suddenly saw some notifications on the Telegram which are of these scammers and I mostly received them. May be there is a way to lock the telegram and put some security to now receiving messages from the strangers and not even they message you. If anybody know about it then please let me know here in the reply.

Hardware wallet should be used often by every trader and every investors who have some money and who are going to store the money for his future benefits and for the future use, it will surely most worthy wallet.