How to avoid address poisoning
Scammers can make a similar address appear in your history without touching your wallet. Your defense is to stop copying addresses from that history.
What to check before using an exchange
Check who runs it, where it’s licensed, what it charges and how you’d get your money out. This isn’t a recommendation of any platform.
Questions to ask
- Is the company named, and is it registered where you live?
- What are the full trading, spread and withdrawal fees?
- Which sign-in protections does it offer?
- What happened in any past security incidents?
- What happens to customer assets if it fails?
Warning signs
Be careful with platforms you were introduced to by a stranger, offers of guaranteed returns, and any demand for extra payments before you can withdraw.
Sources
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