Common Scams Cheat Sheet
Have you ever received a scam phone call or message? Crypto scams are on the rise and the tactics used are getting more and more sophisticated.
The Blockchain.com Security team has put together a cheat sheet to help you recognize the telltale signs of fraud and avoid risking your account or funds.
Stay extra cautious on email
Email is one of the most common ways that a hacker can access your account. Always double check the sender email address before clicking on any links or attachments.
We will never contact you from any other email address other than our official verified contact details.
Top tip: Verify an email sender
Sometimes fraudsters can mask their actual email addresses to look like one of ours. To verify the actual email address that you are in contact with, check the email’s headers..
Here’s how to find email headers:
- Gmail: Trace an email with its full headers
- Outlook: View internet message headers in Outlook
- Others providers: Trace an email with its full headers
Use official Blockchain.com apps
Download our Blockchain.com mobile apps from the official store pages only.
Be wary of fake social media accounts
We often see fake Blockchain.com social media accounts being created, make sure you follow and interact with our official pages only
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/blockchain
- Twitter — https://twitter.com/Blockchain
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/blockchainofficial
- Twitter Support — https://twitter.com/AskBlockchain
- LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/company/blockchain
Recognize the tactics
New tactics are being developed all the time but some of the most common scams that our customers have faced are detailed below:
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