Have you been a victim or do you know someone who has been a victim?
Taking advantage of the relative anonymity of cryptocurrencies, criminals are using fraudulent tactics to scam cryptocurrency users through their mobile devices.
âąïž Common Scams:
1. Fake Cryptocurrency Apps: Apps that imitate legitimate exchanges and wallets to steal credentials and funds.
2. Cryptojacking Apps: Programs that run cryptocurrency mining scripts in the background, damaging devices and stealing resources.
3. Free Giveaways and Fake Crypto Mining Apps: Apps that promise rewards for mining cryptocurrency, but actually just display ads.
4. Hair Clipper Apps: Programs that alter copied cryptocurrency addresses and replace them with attackersâ addresses.
5. SIM swapping: Cybercriminals gain access to phone numbers to bypass two-factor authentication and steal funds.
đźđŒ How to Protect Yourself?
1. Verify the authenticity of applications and websites.
2. Use two-factor authentication apps like Google Authenticator or Authy.
3. Do not use mobile phone numbers for SMS 2FA.
4. Keep your devices and apps up to date.
5. Avoid using unsafe public WiFi.
Don't fall victim to these scams! Keep your mobile devices safe and protect your cryptocurrencies.
