🔍 Recently, I've noticed an increase in cases of alleged cryptocurrency scams, making it even more important to know the warning signs. Here is a summary of the most common methods that scammers use to deceive and how you can protect yourself.

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🚨 Most common types of scams:

1. 📈 Ponzi or pyramid schemes

🛑 They promise high guaranteed returns if you invest in their cryptocurrency or platform.

💼 They incentivize you to bring in more people, but initial payments are made with the money from new investors, not real profits.

⚠️ Alert: "Guaranteed" returns and pressure to recruit are warning signs.

2. 🖥️ Fake investment platforms

🌐 They create websites or apps that appear to be legitimate platforms for investing in cryptocurrencies.

📉 They show you fictitious profits, but block any attempt to withdraw your money.

⚠️ Alert: Research the platform and look for external reviews before transferring money.

3. 📊 Pump and Dump

💬 Scammers artificially inflate the price of a little-known cryptocurrency by promoting false rumors.

🏃 Once the price goes up, they sell their shares, causing a crash and leaving losses for new buyers.

⚠️ Alert: Be wary of aggressive recommendations for unknown cryptocurrencies.

4. 📧 Phishing scams

🛡️ They use fake emails, messages, or websites to steal your wallet or platform access credentials.

⚠️ Alert: Never enter personal information on suspicious links and always verify the URLs.

5. 💰 Fake cryptocurrencies

🎭 They create non-existent projects with attractive names and promises to "revolutionize the market."

🚪 After raising money through an initial coin offering (ICO), they disappear with the funds.

⚠️ Alert: Investigate the team behind the project and review their white paper.

6. 🎁 Fake gifts or giveaways

🤳 Scammers pretend to be celebrities or companies offering "gifts" of cryptocurrencies.

💸 They ask you to send an amount as "confirmation" and you never receive anything in return.

⚠️ Alert: No legitimate giveaway will ask you to send money first.

7. ⏳ Emotional manipulation or pressure

⚡ They use tactics like urgency ("Last chance!") or fear of missing out ("FOMO") to make you act without thinking.

⚠️ Alert: Take your time and analyze any investment before making hasty decisions.

Let's share and take care of each other, especially those who are just starting.

Greetings and thank you for reading.