Recognising fraud
The recurring patterns of crypto scams, the psychological levers they rely on and what to do if you suspect fraud.
3
min read Fraud prevention
The most common scams in the crypto world follow recurring patterns.
The most frequent ones include:
- Phishing: emails or messages that imitate official communications
- Fake operators: people posing as the CheckSig team
- Urgent requests: attempts to create pressure so that you act quickly
- Fake security wallets: requests to transfer funds to unofficial addresses
Fraudsters rely on very precise psychological mechanisms to push you into acting without checking.
The most common levers are:
- Urgency: “You have to act now”
- Authority: “We are contacting you on behalf of the tax authority”
- Opportunity: “We have found funds blocked in your name”
- Fear: “If you do not follow these instructions, you risk legal or tax problems”
- Isolation: “Do not talk about this with anyone”
If you feel pressure, urgency or fear, stop and take the time to check.
Always follow a few simple security rules:
- Check where communications come from
- Never share sensitive data
- Avoid acting in a hurry, under pressure
If you suspect fraud
- Do not transfer funds
- Stop the communication immediately
- Do not provide personal information, credentials or access codes
- Contact CheckSig through the official channels
If you think you have been a victim
Fraud can happen to anyone.
- Contact us as soon as possible
- Provide all the details available
- Avoid any further interaction with whoever contacted you
Acting quickly can make the difference in containing the damage and handling the situation properly.
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