If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
Fraud isn't unique to crypto. The confusion from new people, with a strong desire to make money quickly without effort, makes them prime targets to scammers. We have a list of things you should look over.
Even outside of crypto, if something is too good to be true, it likely is.
High returns are not a guarantee in crypto. But fraudsters will use them to lure victims.
If someone is using high-pressure sales tactics, beware.
If you send money somewhere for something or put money on a platform, you can't get it back. Call the number listed above.
When they tell you that everything is automated and easy and that all you need to do is send them money.
If someone tells you that you need to pay more in order to withdrawal money, beware. Some DeFi wallets require Ethereum in order to work. This is not the same
Trojan horse attacks are when you are told to download something to your computer, and the fraudsters use it to access your computer
Fraudsters will use beautiful-looking websites and fake celebrity endorsements in order to fool people into believing they are legitimate.