Do you think you are smart enough against getting scammed?

[Man of peace]

Well what you said is the real truth, we can never be too careful no matter how much we think we have prepared ourselves,no one is above mistake because sometimes we get scammed through our mistakes maybe by clicking wrong link, it's just for us to always try our possible best to avoid some certain things like clicking on any link we come across with, without knowing what it's all about, because honestly we can never understand the all the methods being used by the scammers.

Let me tell you these scammers are  going more dip in studying the technologies to get more strategic ways of scamming people, Because all their minds are ful of evil ...

[Barikui1]

On your own you think you are always Smart, very careful, too smart for people to scam you, yous don't get your associated with anything that could caused you problems.

Hmmm, this question na question wey dy very technical because I believe say nobody dy too wise, and nobody dy too dumb. Why I say so is because scamming update dy come out daily, so you fit ignorantly fall into one of them one day, and even when you think say you dy too careful on yourself not being scam, small mistake fit land you in big casala wey this scammers fit use enter you sharp sharp, so to answer your question, with the small knowledge I get, you no go fit scam me, unless I lose concentration and do the wrong thing. But in the case of new update wey I never know of, I still fit fall prey if I no dy careful enough, that's why I no go fit just talk with assurance say you no fit scam me, because I don take my eye see person wey dy more intelligent and informed pass me get scammed, that's why I dy pray for grace and protection from God everyday because na only God fit protect person with perfection.

[Versatile_choice]

Well what you said is the real truth, we can never be too careful no matter how much we think we have prepared ourselves,no one is above mistake because sometimes we get scammed through our mistakes maybe by clicking wrong link, it's just for us to always try our possible best to avoid some certain things like clicking on any link we come across with, without knowing what it's all about, because honestly we can never understand the all the methods being used by the scammers.

Nowadays scammers don't longer use this method of clicking links they are now working in mysterious ways that is why we can't learn it all or being too careful no matter what but we just need to be brave and smart in whatever thing we do if there's anything we don't understand we should ask questions instead of forcing ourselves to do it or feeling that we can find our way around the stuff with the little knowledge we have, that knowledge you think you have might be in other field and not for that particular one you're about going into so to avoid making unnecessary mistake we should try to ask questions for better understanding.

[ZeroVinsonN]

we all just need to be vigilant especially when dealing with strangers in matters related to money coz you would never know when you are having to deal with a scammer, money is not easy to get so it's even more of a problem to be losing it to people who didn't do any legit work for it and this is also why we should be sharing our experiences with scammers here so that others can learn and avoid falling for such a ploy themselves. Like how this thread is trying to establish Nor dey fear to share ur scam story that way others can know too.

Not just in matters that concerns money mate. Sometimes scammers don’t ask you for money directly, actually let you create the ground for you to give up certain informations about yourself (not necessarily about your finances) that’ll compromise your financial security in the long run. The best thing is to avoid giving strangers audience to even pitch their ideas into your head and avoid clicking on shady links because some folks got scammed not by giving out their details or information directly but indirectly and ignorantly through click baits.

Which still supports my point, we should be willing to share or experiences with others so that they can also be better equipped to face it if it happens to them, imagine that someone close to you got scammed probably the same way you did simply because you decided to keep that experience to yourself, if they had been aware then they would have been able to prevent themselves from falling victim to the same scam scheme

[Oshio-man]

One thing I understand about scammers is that if you don't give them your details or password that link to your wallet, it will be difficult for scammers to have way to your bitcoin because they know that without the code or password to the wallet there is no how they can withdraw the coins from your wallet, I'm very smart in that aspect op, I know some time someone use to make mistakes but in this bitcointalk forum I don't think I will make such mistake because I don't rush to do anything concerning my coins transactions because any single mistakes your coins is gone, which is the reason I have never fall victim to scammers and I will never fall victim because I know how painful it is when someone get scammed.

[JimaGod]

One thing I understand about scammers is that if you don't give them your details or password that link to your wallet, it will be difficult for scammers to have way to your bitcoin because they know that without the code or password to the wallet there is no how they can withdraw the coins from your wallet, I'm very smart in that aspect op, I know some time someone use to make mistakes but in this bitcointalk forum I don't think I will make such mistake because I don't rush to do anything concerning my coins transactions because any single mistakes your coins is gone, which is the reason I have never fall victim to scammers and I will never fall victim because I know how painful it is when someone get scammed.

Here it is, scammers always succeed when it comes to greedy investors and traders. Their preys are usually those category that have complete lost hope in the genuine path to follow and looking for shortcut. I'm not trying to say all victims of scammers are greedy people but some are also caused due to mistakes been made.

In the space, one need to be extremely serious and not holding down when it comes to the important things in the system. Basically everything transactions and investments is key important and they ought to be treated as such. I've learned both the easy and hard way of making it to the top.

[Odusko]

When I first got into cryptocurrency, I came across a lot of scams. A few happened to get me, ultimately teaching me the lessons and how to avoid and keep me a steps ahead of scammers, never take anyone who contacts you first serious online, and secondly dont trust anyone with your cryptocurrency assets in the form of third-party holding or investments that promise high returns

[Crypto_Timothy]

One thing I understand about scammers is that if you don't give them your details or password that link to your wallet, it will be difficult for scammers to have way to your bitcoin because they know that without the code or password to the wallet there is no how they can withdraw the coins from your wallet, I'm very smart in that aspect op, I know some time someone use to make mistakes but in this bitcointalk forum I don't think I will make such mistake because I don't rush to do anything concerning my coins transactions because any single mistakes your coins is gone, which is the reason I have never fall victim to scammers and I will never fall victim because I know how painful it is when someone get scammed.

True, this scammer cant really do anything until they get the necessary details from you whcich in most cases people just involuntarily just get these scammers. I know for sure these scammers will try different methods to get your details either messaging you with dangerous link or emailing you about maybe somethhing you need to check or log in to confirm, like they have smart ways to always try and trick people into giving them thier details. I think even more awareness for "Dont not open links you are not familiar" i think more awarness of this can help allot of people avoid being scammed.

[7juju]

It would have been much appreciated if you will tell us a brief story of how the hack happened so people will learn from it. Was it as a result of his reckless that led to the hack or what exactly happened? Was it as a phishing attack or he exposed his wallet phrase online or kept it were someone had access to it? Did he connect his wallet to a malicious website in promise of getting something bigger? Hacking don't just happen like that, there must be something that your friend did that made him vulnerable to hackers.

[Cryptomultiplier]

It would have been much appreciated if you will tell us a brief story of how the hack happened so people will learn from it. Was it as a result of his reckless that led to the hack or what exactly happened? Was it as a phishing attack or he exposed his wallet phrase online or kept it were someone had access to it? Did he connect his wallet to a malicious website in promise of getting something bigger? Hacking don't just happen like that, there must be something that your friend did that made him vulnerable to hackers.

I was waiting to read what caused such a friend in the post to be opened to hackers after claiming to know so much about the crypto currency space and had to go through such an audacious experience.
My instincts tell me that maybe such a friend is the type that like to ignore exchange or wallet notification messages or the type that ignore the prompt when it comes to upgrade their exchange platform whenever the need arises. Perhaps such a friend abided by all the rules and security tips to safe guard his wallet, but failed to acknowledge the situation of a hack when trying to use a strategy or when bridging two network to transact.

The lesson has been learnt and it shows we can't be too careful, that's why we must always double or even triple check for address mistakes or mistakes in steps we take to perform a strategic positioning of our investment.

[Gost ms]

One thing I understand about scammers is that if you don't give them your details or password that link to your wallet, it will be difficult for scammers to have way to your bitcoin because they know that without the code or password to the wallet there is no how they can withdraw the coins from your wallet, I'm very smart in that aspect op, I know some time someone use to make mistakes but in this bitcointalk forum I don't think I will make such mistake because I don't rush to do anything concerning my coins transactions because any single mistakes your coins is gone, which is the reason I have never fall victim to scammers and I will never fall victim because I know how painful it is when someone get scammed.

True, this scammer cant really do anything until they get the necessary details from you whcich in most cases people just involuntarily just get these scammers. I know for sure these scammers will try different methods to get your details either messaging you with dangerous link or emailing you about maybe somethhing you need to check or log in to confirm, like they have smart ways to always try and trick people into giving them thier details. I think even more awareness for "Dont not open links you are not familiar" i think more awarness of this can help allot of people avoid being scammed.

In most cases, information is required. But in some cases, without information, many people can be trapped by hacking. For example, many times it is seen that people do not exercise much caution and they enter any kind of link, to trap these people in the trap of hacking, such information is not required. But yes, hacking is almost impossible without information. Information about all these things like mobile or Google account is required. Nowadays, our Google account is hacked and everything is hacked. Because now everyone keeps Google backup almost everywhere and also keeps their necessary things with Google backup.

[Tetu100]

In the case of your friends it's just a prove that being confident alone can save you from scammers, just be watchful and learn more from experienced people that is the only thing that can keep someone safe.

It is only when it hasn't happened to you before is when you will start bragging of being to smart or careful,  this days scammers has step up their game and they are always ahead of their victim regardless how careful you think you are it is just for you never to experience it least you understand better.

The day I was nearly scammed on an exchange if not God when I was trying to sell some of my coins was the day I stop bursting about being smart or whatever, however too much expectation is also another thing that usually prompt most people into falling victim of scam so be warn.

[Pi-network314159]

The purpose of creating this topic is because a friend of mine who happens to be claiming guru on the space was hacked and everything was made away from him. When he was telling me this story was traumatized and feels so sympathetic towards what happened this led me to come here to create this topic so that others could learn from his mistakes and remain safe at home without being affected so easily.

In this space no one is an island of knowledge, no matter how smart or careful you are or how knowledgeable you are about Bitcoin, if you misplace your key or seed then all the claims are nothing. There is no guru in cryptocurrency because a little mistake can make you lose fortune that's why people often emphasis on being security conscious or careful about their holdings so that it will not be compromised. Safety is top priority when it comes to Bitcoin investment. But when you underestimate it an take it for granted then you will face the route of scammers.

[Cryptoprincess101]

You are right actually, scammers have employed different methods that they are operating with and if you are not someone that is conversant with such scam methods, it may be difficult for you to identify that it is a scam. I have been scammed before and i have also seen people getting scammed so it's not really about smartness because if you are able to avoid being scammed, you may not escape being hacked. I have heard of people who have severe security protocols but how they were hacked was what no one could explain. But just like you said, it is good to ask others about something you think is shady or something you've not had any experience of before, you can be lucky to find someone who will be able to identify if it is a scam.

Even though scammers have employed different strategies that they are operating with, I want to let you know that I can't be scammed by scammers because I have trained myself never to send to send money to someone I don't know on social media no matter how sweet the person's story is, and anytime someone I don't know on social media brings up an investment opportunity to me, I always see it as a scam, and I will block the person so that we won't continue that conversation

Do you think it's only online that you can get scammed? don't you know you can also be scammed in real life. Just pray you don't fall to scammers; it's not something to boast about that you can't be scammed. Besides there are different pattern of scamming, it's not only about sending money to people. Someone can entice and convince you to invest in a project they know that it will fail and they might be part of that project, it could even be someone who is close to you that you know very well so don't think that scam is only about sending money to someone. Have you ever bought something from someone and later discovered that it is faulty after the seller convinced you that it is in good working condition.

[POPOLUV]

I'm talking from the experience i have face in these life about scammers, once you think you are smart from being scam my friend is totally wrong impression because scammers can use different strategies that you will not know to come to you, we just need to be very careful with the site will click into because i don't have the idea then that clicking of one site in social media we lead me of being hacked, mostly the newbies you should very mindful on what you click because scammers are everywhere, and never mind the reduce in the price now and focus only on making use of your discretionary income once you it at hands and buy Bitcoin as much as you can.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I'm talking from the experience i have face in these life about scammers, once you think you are smart from being scam is totally wrong impression because scammers can use different strategies to come to you, we just need to be very careful with the site will click into because i don't have the idea then that clicking of one site in social media we lead me of being hacked, mostly the newbies you should very mindful on what you click because scammers are everywhere, and never mind the reduce in the price now and focus only on making use of your discretionary income once you it at hands and buy Bitcoin as much as you can.

Well, I don't know about you but if I say I have outgrown the level which I can possibly be scammed, then it doesn't matter how it appears or sounds to you, I simply have that confidence in myself that i have gained more than enough knowledge to perceive scam from miles away no matter the type of strategy the scammer is coming with.

Greed is one of the habits that exposes a person to possibility of being scammed and if I've done away with greed completely, and always very conscious of every decision I am about to make to first think it through and make sure it's the right decision, me falling a victim to scam will be very hard, as good as impossible.
But also, another secret to lowering chances of being scammed is by giving oneself to knowledge everyday, learning new ways to do things, new possibilities and so on.

[WhoYouCantKill]

In this space no one is an island of knowledge, no matter how smart or careful you are or how knowledgeable you are about Bitcoin, if you misplace your key or seed then all the claims are nothing. There is no guru in cryptocurrency because a little mistake can make you lose fortune that's why people often emphasis on being security conscious or careful about their holdings so that it will not be compromised. Safety is top priority when it comes to Bitcoin investment. But when you underestimate it an take it for granted then you will face the route of scammers.

Even if you’re careful with your seed phrases but not careful about their online activities, for instance, even with your seed phrases intact and heavily secured, you go ahead to ignorantly click on a phishing link, you’ll definitely have the safety of your funds compromised. It’s true that no one can be too careful because most of the times, scammers are always one step ahead and if you’re not paying attention, you end up being victimized.

[Nwada001]

Even if you’re careful with your seed phrases but not careful about their online activities, for instance, even with your seed phrases intact and heavily secured, you go ahead to ignorantly click on a phishing link, you’ll definitely have the safety of your funds compromised. It’s true that no one can be too careful because most of the times, scammers are always one step ahead and if you’re not paying attention, you end up being victimized.

As long as you are using your phone and computer to click on things online, it's never safe enough for you to store your phrase on your device, because you can never be too careful. It's safer for you to store your phrase outside of your gadget; the internet space is a scary place. Offline backup outside of your device is the safest.

[Perfectbaby]

The purpose of creating this topic is because a friend of mine who happens to be claiming guru on the space was hacked and everything was made away from him. When he was telling me this story was traumatized and feels so sympathetic towards what happened this led me to come here to create this topic so that others could learn from his mistakes and remain safe at home without being affected so easily.

In this space no one is an island of knowledge, no matter how smart or careful you are or how knowledgeable you are about Bitcoin, if you misplace your key or seed then all the claims are nothing. There is no guru in cryptocurrency because a little mistake can make you lose fortune that's why people often emphasis on being security conscious or careful about their holdings so that it will not be compromised. Safety is top priority when it comes to Bitcoin investment. But when you underestimate it an take it for granted then you will face the route of scammers.

Of course, and the worst is that you wouldn't know the the technique they would use to scam the person that claims to be that knowledgeable in Bitcoin. There are some scammers that do deploys website in form of gambling site or in form of digital currency just to attract more investors on their coin and immediately they have hit their targets you would see them exiting from what they are doing because they they had already gotten what they wanted.
So, anyone holding coin, be it Bitcoin or any other digital currency should be that mindful in whatever they does so that they wouldn't be that easily gotten scammed.

[Pikiboy]

Op, you are very right,the rate of scramming these days is very much ,and they have different method of scamming of which even when you are very careful,one will sill be scammed, like I was scammed during December period,with all the carefulness I was thinking I'm,nothing come out,all my money was moved from my bank account within (10) minutes ,the funniest part I was not able to trace the scammer and not even bank ,these people apply different Method, your friend should not blame him self because nobody is above to be scammed no matter how guru anyone claims to be mistake must occur one day.