Whether you’ve already been scammed or want to avoid becoming a victim, this page will give you the tools, steps, and insights you need to stay protected.

1. Recognizing When You’re Dealing With a Scam

Most online scams follow predictable patterns. Common signs include:

• Sudden urgency: “Deposit now or lose access”

• Guarantees of high profits with no risk

• Fake endorsements or fabricated testimonials

• Restricted withdrawals or frozen accounts

• Requests for additional deposits to “unlock funds”

• No physical address or unverifiable company information

The earlier you catch these signs, the higher your chance of protecting your assets.

2. Immediate Steps After a Scam (Essential Checklist)

Step 1: Stop all payments

Cancel cards, freeze accounts, block crypto withdrawals if possible.

Step 2: Secure your devices

Change passwords, enable 2FA, and run malware checks.

Step 3: Document everything

Screenshots
Emails
Chat logs
Wallet addresses
Transaction IDs

This evidence becomes critical if you report the scam or pursue recovery.

Step 4: Report to relevant authorities

• Your bank or card provider

• Local cybercrime office

• Digital platform where the scam happened

• Blockchain explorers (if crypto was involved)

Step 5: Verify recovery companies

Many “money recovery agents” are also scams.

Use our guide: What To Do After Being Scammed

3. How to Verify Platforms Before Investing

A legitimate platform has:

• Confirmable regulatory licensing (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, SEC, FINRA)

• Transparent company ownership

• Consistent customer feedback

• No unrealistic promises

• Clear withdrawal policies

Read more: How to Verify Trading & Investment Platforms Before You Deposit

4. Types of Online Fraud You Should Be Aware Of

Common scam categories:

• Fake trading platforms

• Crypto recovery scams

• Pig-butchering romance scams

• Phishing attacks

• Fake merchant sites

• Impersonation scams

See details in: Scam Tactics & How to Recognize Them

5. Protecting Your Crypto & Digital Assets

Crypto transactions are permanent, so prevention is crucial:

• Use hardware wallets

• Double-check receiving addresses

• Avoid exchanges with unclear licensing

• Never share seed phrases or private keys

• Use multi-factor authentication

More tips: Crypto Safety Guide

6. Spotting Fake Websites Before You Lose Money

Fake investment websites often have:

• Recently registered domains

• Unprofessional design or broken links

• Fake trading graphs

• No company registration

• Hidden or invalid contact information

Learn more: Fake Website Warning Signs

7. Asset Safety: Storing & Moving Funds Safely

This includes:

• Cold storage for crypto

• Using reputable money transfer platforms

• Avoiding VPN masking when sending funds

• Keeping backups of important credentials

Explore details: Asset Protection Guide

8. Internal Links 

• Verify Platforms

• Recovery Steps

• Scam Tactics

• Fake Website Warning Signs

• Crypto Safety

• Asset Protection