What are Bitcoin scams?

The number of bitcoin scams has been rapidly rising. Many of them ask people to send bitcoin to the addresses they provide, such as bitcoin giveaway scams that promise to double the amount of bitcoin you send. The great Twitter hack last week, for example, had many high-profile accounts tweet about fake bitcoin giveaways.

What are crypto scams?

Cryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they pop up in many ways. Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to blackmail someone, online chain referral schemes, or bogus investment and business opportunities.

Can I report a cryptocurrency scam to the FTC?

Nope, not ever). If you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. For more information, check out What To Know About Cryptocurrency.

What is the difference between a legitimate and copycat cryptocurrency trading site?

The legitimate site is on the left and the copycat site is on the right. To make these fake sites appear more trustworthy, scammers often show you fake testimonials or trading records: A fake cryptocurrency trading website. These scam websites will even let you withdraw a small amount of money at first.

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