Hook, Line and Sinker: How to Avoid Bitcoin Phishing Scams
As bitcoin becomes more popular and attracts mainstream users, scammers are resorting to tried-and-tested tricks like phishing emails and imitation websites to steal your funds. Follow these tips to keep yours safe. 1) Don't be greedy. Screenshot via Imgur user GreenFox. Phishing emails targeted at bitcoin users have so far come in a variety of flavours, the most blatant of which involves a person ostensibly sending you their wallet backup file and private key and asking you to send their bitcoin to another wallet address. The bait here is that you'll take the money and run. But as Imgur....
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