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Crypto Scam & Account Security Checkup

Review warning signs, platform-verification questions, and account safeguards without entering personal or financial details.

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Select only the conditions that apply. Do not enter a wallet address, account detail, recovery phrase, password, or personal information.

Step 1

Warning signs around the request

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Approach and pressureThe contact was unsolicited or began through social media, a dating app, or a messageIndependently verify the person, organization, and proposed destination.There is pressure to act quickly, keep the opportunity secret, or avoid outside advicePause. Legitimate verification should withstand time and independent review.Returns are described as guaranteed, unusually consistent, or nearly risk-freeRequest written risk disclosures and verify claims through independent sources.

Identity and destinationThe message relies on a celebrity, regulator, support agent, or familiar brand identityDo not trust the displayed identity alone. Navigate to the official source yourself.The domain, app, wallet address, or support channel was supplied in the messageVerify the destination using an independently found official website or app listing.Eligibility, custody, fees, withdrawals, or the operator's role are unclearDo not fund an account until the relevant terms and operator can be verified.

Credentials and fundsSomeone requested a seed phrase, private key, password, recovery code, or remote accessDo not share it. Legitimate support should not need wallet recovery secrets.You were told to move funds to a 'safe', verification, tax, or recovery walletStop before transferring. Verify the request through an independent official channel.An additional payment is required to unlock a withdrawal or recover previous lossesDo not send more funds until the claim is independently verified.The payment destination, network, recipient, or instructions changed unexpectedlyConfirm the change through a separate trusted channel before taking action.

Step 2

Controls already in place

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Account and transfer safeguardsUnique password and secured recovery emailUse a password manager and protect the connected email account separately.Strong multi-factor authenticationPrefer a passkey or security key where supported; protect recovery codes offline.Official domain or app verified independentlyUse a trusted bookmark instead of links in messages or advertisements.Withdrawal allowlist or address lock enabled where availableReview delays and recovery rules before relying on the control.API keys use minimum permissions and no withdrawalsUse one key per tool, an IP allowlist where supported, and revoke unused keys.Devices, sessions, and account alerts reviewedRemove unfamiliar sessions and investigate unexpected security notifications.Network, address, and small test transfer checkedConfirm network compatibility and the destination before a larger transfer.Recovery material has a secure offline backup planKeep recovery secrets out of chats, cloud notes, screenshots, and support forms.

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A selected indicator does not prove criminal activity, and an empty checklist does not prove safety. Context, independent evidence, and combinations of indicators matter.

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Controls to consider

Unique password and secured recovery email
Strong multi-factor authentication
Official domain or app verified independently
Withdrawal allowlist or address lock enabled where available
API keys use minimum permissions and no withdrawals

Immediate next steps

Do not share credentials, recovery material, or remote device access.
Open the official website independently and verify the request there.
Confirm the domain, recipient, network, fees, custody, and withdrawal terms.
If funds were sent, contact the platform and relevant authorities promptly.

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Educational triage only. This tool does not determine fraud, legality, platform authorization, or transaction safety.

Research context: This checklist translates official FATF, IOSCO, and FSB risk-education themes into visitor-facing verification steps. Indicators are contextual and are never treated as proof of criminal activity.

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