Don't get scammed
The fastest-growing risk in crypto isn't the market — it's fraud, phishing and AI-powered impersonation. Check a link before you trust it, and learn the red flags.
Crypto Scam & Phishing Checker
Paste a site or link before you connect a wallet or enter anything. We check it against open threat feeds (OpenPhish, URLhaus) and known phishing patterns.
This is an educational safety aid, not a security audit. A “clean” result does not mean a site is safe. Never share your seed phrase, and never approve wallet transactions you don't understand.
AI deepfake & impersonation scams
AI can now clone a voice from seconds of audio and fake a live video call. Scammers use it for “celebrity giveaway” streams, fake executives, and bogus support. Here's how to spot them.
Red flags
- A celebrity or CEO “livestream” promising to double any crypto you send — always a scam, even if the video looks real.
- Urgency and scarcity: “only for the next 10 minutes,” “limited spots.” Pressure is the tell.
- A video call where the face looks slightly off, lip-sync lags, or lighting is strange — it may be a real-time deepfake.
- A voice message from a “friend” or “exec” asking for crypto or login help — voice cloning needs only seconds of audio.
- Any request to send funds first to “verify” or “unlock” a bigger payout.
How to verify
- Treat any “send crypto to receive more” offer as fraud, 100% of the time.
- Verify on a second channel you already trust — call the person back on a known number.
- Ask a real-time question only the real person would know during a video call.
- Check the official website and verified accounts directly — never via the link in the message.
Metaverse & Web3 safety
Owning assets in the metaverse and Web3 means you are your own bank — which means you are also your own security team. A few rules prevent almost all losses.
Your seed phrase / recovery words unlock everything. Never type them into any website, app, or “support” chat — ever.
“Wallet drainers” are fake mint, airdrop, or game sites that ask you to sign a transaction that grants them your tokens. Read what you’re approving.
Bookmark the real dApp URLs. Most metaverse/NFT theft starts with a look-alike domain — run it through the checker above first.
Revoke old token approvals periodically (e.g. with a reputable approval-revoke tool) so a forgotten permission can’t be abused.
Real support never DMs you first and never asks for your seed phrase or remote access.
Use a separate “burner” wallet with small funds for minting and trying new metaverse/Web3 apps.
The one rule that beats every scam
Nobody legitimate will ever ask you to send crypto to receive more, or to share your seed phrase. Slow down, verify on a channel you trust, and when in doubt — don't.
More guides in ResourcesThe scam checker uses open threat feeds (OpenPhish, URLhaus/abuse.ch) and heuristics for general information only. A “no known threats” result is not a guarantee of safety, and this page is educational, not professional security or financial advice.