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Best Practices: How to Protect Your Crypto from Phishing and Scams

MAQ Team 5 min read

The decentralized nature of Web3 gives users immense financial freedom, but it also comes with individual security responsibilities. Phishing attacks and social engineering scams are highly prevalent in the crypto space.

Common attacks

Bad actors often create malicious clone websites, fake Telegram customer support handles, or fraudulent airdrop links designed to steal private keys.

How to stay safe

  • Never share your 12 or 24-word seed phrase with anyone under any circumstances.
  • Always double-check website URLs before connecting your wallet.
  • Consider utilizing hardware wallets for long-term asset storage.