They ask for seed words, private keys, wallet backup, screen share, or remote access.
Evergreen Safety
If someone rushes you, slow down.
Most crypto scams work by creating urgency, authority, greed, fear, romance, or rescue pressure. This checklist is for the moment before you click, send, connect a wallet, or share information.
Red Flags
Stop if any of these are true.
They promise fixed returns, doubling, risk-free trading, mining income, or insider access.
They say they can recover stolen crypto if you pay upfront.
They say your account is frozen, your money is at risk, or you must act today.
They claim to be support, an exchange, a government agency, a celebrity, or a romantic partner.
You can see fake profits, but you must deposit more to withdraw.
Response
What to do instead.
Break the pressure loop.
Scammers improve their pitch when you keep talking. Stop replying and save evidence.
Type the domain yourself.
Use bookmarks or official websites. Do not follow links from urgent messages.
Use official complaint channels.
In the U.S., IC3 and the FTC provide official reporting routes for crypto fraud and scams.
Sources
Official scam guidance.
August 19 Catch-Up Route
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