A transfer record is not an identity check
A public transfer record can describe activity associated with an address, but it does not automatically identify the legal person controlling that address.
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Crypto risk literacy
Understand evidence limits and recognise financial-scam claims without transaction advice.
Crypto recovery guarantees
Be cautious of anyone promising a guaranteed recovery of lost cryptocurrency, especially after contacting you unexpectedly.
Why a screenshot of a balance is limited
A displayed balance is an observation about an interface.
Price changes and complaint evidence
When a dispute concerns a crypto-denominated amount, record the asset quantity separately from any currency estimate.
Requests to pay to unlock funds
A demand for another payment to release allegedly recoverable money deserves independent scrutiny.
Private keys and recovery phrases
A wallet recovery phrase or private key is sensitive access information.
Technical language does not prove legitimacy
Complex terminology can make an unsupported claim sound authoritative.
Reporting a suspected crypto scam
Prepare a factual summary, preserve relevant communications and find the reporting route appropriate to your location.