Avoiding Scams
Learn to recognize and avoid common cryptocurrency scams.
Common Scam Types
1. Seed Phrase Phishing
The Scam:
Website/app asks for your seed phrase
Fake "wallet verification"
"Claim rewards" requiring seed phrase
"Wallet migration" scam
Red Flags:
ANY request for seed phrase
"Verify your wallet"
"Synchronization issue"
"Security update required"
Reality:
Kasanova NEVER asks for seed phrase
No legitimate service ever does
Asking for it = 100% scam
Protection:
Never enter seed phrase anywhere except wallet import
Bookmark official Kasanova site
Verify URLs carefully
When in doubt, don't
2. Fake Support
The Scam:
Someone claiming to be Kasanova support
Via DM, email, or fake website
Offers to "help" with issue
Asks for seed phrase or payment
Red Flags:
Unsolicited DMs from "support"
Asking for seed phrase
Requesting payment to fix issue
Urgency and pressure
Reality:
Kasanova support never DMs first
Never asks for seed phrase
Never asks for payment
Uses official channels only
Protection:
Only use official support channels
Verify you contacted them, not vice versa
Never share seed phrase
Report fake support accounts
3. Fake Tokens/Domains
The Scam:
Token/domain with similar name to popular one
NACH0 instead of NACHO
nacho.kas vs nachо.kas (Cyrillic 'о')
Hopes you'll buy by mistake
Red Flags:
Slightly different spelling
New deployment
No community
Suspiciously cheap
Reality:
Scammers create look-alikes
Hope for confusion
No value
Can't refund
Protection:
Verify ticker/domain carefully
Check deployer address
Research before buying
Use verified token lists (coming soon)
4. Investment Scams
The Scam:
"Guaranteed returns"
"Send X KAS, get 2X back"
"Limited time offer"
"Exclusive opportunity"
Red Flags:
Promises of guaranteed profit
Pressure to act quickly
Too good to be true
Requires upfront payment
Reality:
No legitimate investments guarantee returns
Crypto is risky, no guarantees
Scammers disappear with funds
You lose everything
Protection:
If it sounds too good to be true, it is
No guaranteed returns exist
Research thoroughly
Never send funds for "investment"
5. Giveaway Scams
The Scam:
Fake celebrity/influencer giveaway
"Send 10 KAS, get 100 KAS back"
Social media posts
Fake verification badges
Red Flags:
Asking you to send first
Promise of multiplication
Fake social media accounts
"Verify by sending KAS"
Reality:
Real giveaways never ask you to send first
Scammers impersonate famous people
You send, they keep, you get nothing
Protection:
Never send to receive
Verify accounts are official
Too good to be true = scam
Real giveaways are free
6. Marketplace Scams
The Scam:
Seller asks to trade off-platform
"Send KAS first, then I'll send token/NFT"
Promises better deal outside marketplace
Disappears after payment
Red Flags:
Requests to go off-platform
"Trust me" deals
Payment first, delivery later
Better price but sketchy
Reality:
No atomic swap protection off-platform
Scammer takes payment, never delivers
No recourse
Protection:
Use Kasanova marketplace only
PSKT atomic swaps protect you
Don't trust "better deals"
Report users asking to go off-platform
How to Protect Yourself
Verify Everything
✅ URLs: Bookmark official sites ✅ Social Media: Check verification badges ✅ Support: Use official channels only ✅ Addresses: Triple-check before sending ✅ Tokens: Research deployer and community
Trust But Verify
Don't trust, verify
Research before acting
Ask community about suspicious offers
Take time, don't rush
Secure Your Wallet
Enable biometric authentication
Keep seed phrase offline and private
Use secure connections
Keep device updated
Red Flag Checklist
If you see ANY of these, it's likely a scam:
❌ Asks for seed phrase
❌ Promises guaranteed returns
❌ Requires upfront payment
❌ Creates urgency/pressure
❌ Too good to be true
❌ Unsolicited DMs
❌ Requests to go off-platform
❌ Fake accounts/websites
If You've Been Scammed
Immediate Actions:
Stop all communication with scammer
Don't send more funds trying to "fix" it
If seed phrase compromised, create new wallet immediately
Transfer any remaining funds to new wallet
Report:
Report to Kasanova (if marketplace/community related)
Report fake accounts to platform (Twitter, Telegram, etc.)
Warn others in community
File police report for large amounts
Learn:
What happened?
What red flags did you miss?
How to avoid next time?
Share experience to help others
Accept:
Blockchain transactions are irreversible
Funds likely unrecoverable
Expensive lesson learned
Move forward with better security
Staying Safe
Education:
Stay informed about new scams
Follow Kasanova official announcements
Join community discussions
Learn from others' experiences
Skepticism:
Be paranoid—better safe than sorry
Question everything
Verify independently
Don't trust blindly
Community:
Ask questions if unsure
Warn others of scams
Report suspicious activity
Help protect newcomers
Next Steps
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