Scam red flags
If you see two of these, stop.
2 min read · Updated: 2026-10-17 ·
Signs
- They promise guaranteed returns or "risk-free" earnings.
- They rush you: limited time, limited spots.
- They ask for a seed phrase, private key or SMS code.
- They write to you first in private messages.
- The site copies a known service but the address differs.
- The team is anonymous and reviews all look the same.
- They ask you to pay a "fee" first to withdraw.
- They offer remote access to your computer.
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