IMG-LOGO

How to prevent ourselves from crypto phishing schemes

khursheedanwar - 2024-07-05 14:24:21





----------
**
Assalamualaikum steemians
**
_______




How are you? Hope so everyone would be safe and sound just like me as I am also safe Alhamdulillah....

____


Fraudulent activities are increasing day by day in our daily life so similar thing we face in Crypto but there are some of the preventive measures we can adopt to prevent ourselves from Crypto phishing schemes.



![bitcoin-3411309_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQFR6dH45jsRY8SWVkUKc44sTH4BKTs65EGkMsRZ26EMu/bitcoin-3411309_1280.jpg)[Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/bitcoin-blockchain-currency-3411309/)


For preventing yourself from crypto phishing schemes you need to follow some of these necessary measures:

**Verify URLs**



You need for checking URL of website before entrance of your personal information or clicking on links.You need to make sure that website is official and not fake website with a similar name.

**Be cautious of emails**



Be cautious of those emails which are unsolicited asking for personal data or that are directing you to suspicious websites.There are some reputed exchanges and wallets that don't ask for sensitive data through email.



**Use strong passwords**




You need to utilize a different and complex passwords for your own crypto accounts.There is no need to use same password across different platforms.



**Enable 2FA**





Two-factor authentication is a kind of additional or an extra layer of security for your accounts personal information.Always there's a need to utilize an authenticator app or hardware tokens for generation of codes.




**Keep software up-to-date**




Make sure thar your operating system, browser, and antivirus software are regularly updated with different innovations. Outdated software can leave you more susceptible to attacks.




**Use reputable exchanges**




There is a need to stick well developed and reputable exchanges.Try to make researches and read reviews before creation of any account.



**Be aware of public Wi-Fi**





Never use public Wi-fi for approaching any data which is sensitive or for purpose of making any transactions because public Wi-fi could be comprising.




**Monitor accounts**


There is a regular monitoring of your accounts activities and there's a need to report if there are any suspicious transactions.




**Educate yourself**





Education is very important t every stage of life so staying informed about recent phishing tactics and crypto scams is very important for early precautions.




**Use a hardware wallet**




There's a need of considering usage of a hardware wallet for storing of your cryptocurrencies offline, away from approach of hackers.




![crypto-6722635_1280 (2).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX6D8SAyUiRrwBNUFqgRuFBgNKA7HJaTq5uZB1CkdwSxx/crypto-6722635_1280%20(2).jpg)[Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/crypto-cryptocurrency-regulation-6722635/)




I am sure that all rules are easy to understand and these followers simple guidelines that you can follow for the reduction of in which you can solve if you are involved in any crypto phishing scheme.Personal privacy and security is important if you are in crypto space so make sure personal research before getting involved in any phishing scheme.





----------
**
Thanks
**
_______