Safety checklist
Most losses are not “hacks”—they’re social engineering. Use this checklist every time.
The non‑negotiables
- Never share seed phrase/private key. Not in chat. Not on calls. Not in forms.
- Type URLs manually for exchanges and wallets. Avoid random ads/DM links.
- Review approvals before signing transactions. Unlimited approvals can be dangerous.
- Test with small amounts before sending large values to new addresses/apps.
If anyone pressures urgency (“do it now or funds will be lost”), stop. That’s a common scam pattern.
Phishing patterns to recognize
- “Verification required” pages asking for seed phrase
- Fake “support” accounts commenting on posts
- Look‑alike domains with one changed letter
- QR codes that open unknown signing requests
Safer device habits
- Use a password manager and unique passwords
- Enable 2FA (avoid SMS where possible)
- Keep your OS and browser updated
- Use a hardware wallet for larger balances
What you can safely share for help
Share only public, non-sensitive data:
- Public wallet address
- Transaction hash
- Error screenshots (no secrets visible)
- Network/chain name