Crypto scams are becoming more sophisticated, so it’s important to stay alert. Below are the most common scam types along with practical tips to help keep your assets safe.

Common crypto scams

1. Investment scams

Scammers offer fake investment opportunities that promise fast or guaranteed returns. They may ask you to buy crypto and send it to them, claiming they will invest on your behalf. These stories and returns are fabricated and the scam can continue for months or even years.
Key warning: If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

2. Social media scams

Scammers use social platforms to approach victims through direct messages, comments or fake profiles. They may promote giveaways, investment opportunities or pretend to be a friendly acquaintance.
Common pattern: The conversation will eventually lead to a request for money or crypto.

3. Phishing scams

Phishing involves impersonating a trusted company or individual to steal information such as passwords or login details. These attempts often come through emails or messages containing malicious links that lead to fake websites.
Tip: Always check the website link or sender email before clicking.

4. Romance scams

These scams usually begin on dating apps or social media. Scammers build trust over weeks or months, then ask for money or crypto under emotional or urgent circumstances.
Warning: Be cautious of any financial request, regardless of how genuine the relationship feels.

5. Mule scams

Scammers may try to recruit you as a money mule by offering commissions to move funds on their behalf. They ask you to receive money and send it elsewhere to hide its origin.
Caution: Moving illicit funds can result in serious legal consequences.

6. Recovery scams

These scams target people who have already been scammed. The scammer claims they can recover your lost funds, often using personal details obtained from the first scam. They request a “recovery fee” and then disappear.
Reality: Legitimate recovery services will not ask you to pay upfront fees.

Tips to avoid scams

Enable two factor authentication: Add an extra layer of protection to your Digital Surge account.
Be cautious with unknown contacts: Ignore unexpected messages or requests from strangers online.
Verify websites: Always check the domain to make sure you are using a legitimate site.
Avoid remote access requests: Never allow someone to remotely access your computer or device.
Don’t click suspicious links: Be careful with links in emails or messages, even if they appear to come from Digital Surge.
Question unrealistic offers: Offers of free money, guaranteed returns or special insider deals are almost always scams.