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Social Engineering Traps
1. What Is Social Engineering?
It’s when scammers manipulate you into giving up keys or funds—think fake support calls or urgent emails. In 2024, it cost crypto users $1.2 billion (CertiK).
2. Common Tactics
- Fake “support” DMs on Twitter asking for your seed.
- Urgent emails claiming your wallet’s compromised.
- Impersonators posing as project devs on Discord.
3. How They Trick You
They exploit trust, fear, or greed—e.g., “Send 1 ETH, get 2 back!” or “Your account’s hacked, act now!”—pressuring you to skip verification.
4. Spotting the Signs
Look for: unsolicited messages, typos, odd urgency, or requests for private info. Legit teams never ask for your seed or keys.
5. BlockGuardian’s Role
Report suspicious messages via our form. Use BlockGuardian.xyz to verify links before clicking.
Extra Tips
- Enable 2FA on all accounts—scammers hate it.
- Verify contacts via official sites, not DMs.
- Pause and think—urgency is a red flag.
6. Next Steps
Learn more in Impersonation Scams or return to Learn. Check our whitepaper.
Quick Quiz
What’s a sign of social engineering?