When you get a message saying your phishing attacks, deceptive attempts to steal login details or private keys by pretending to be a trusted service. Also known as crypto scams, these attacks don’t need hacking skills—just your trust. Every day, people lose thousands because they click a link that looks like MetaMask, Binance, or Ledger. The scammer doesn’t break in. You walk right in and hand over your keys.
These attacks rely on three things: urgency, fake logos, and believable URLs. You get an email saying "Your wallet is locked"—so you click to "unlock it" and enter your seed phrase. Or you see a tweet from "@LedgerOfficial" with a link to a fake support page. The site looks real. The button says "Connect Wallet." But once you sign, your funds vanish. This isn’t theory. In 2024, over $1.2 billion was stolen through phishing, according to blockchain investigators. Most victims didn’t even realize they’d been tricked until it was too late.
Real companies never ask for your seed phrase. No legitimate exchange will DM you about a "security update." If you’re asked to connect your wallet to a site you didn’t visit on purpose, stop. Check the URL. Look for tiny misspellings like "ledgerultra.com" vs. "ledgeru1tra.com." Use hardware wallets like Ledger to block unauthorized signings. And never click links from strangers—even if they look like friends.
The posts below show you exactly how these scams work in the wild: fake airdrop sites, cloned exchange dashboards, and bots that mimic customer support. You’ll see real examples of phishing pages, how they fool users, and how to spot them before you lose everything. This isn’t about fear—it’s about knowing what to look for so you don’t become the next statistic.
Cryptocurrency phishing scams trick users into giving up wallet keys or sending crypto through fake websites, emails, and AI impersonations. Learn how they work, how to spot them, and real steps to protect your funds.
