Learn the common scam playbook and how to verify safely.
Definition
Market intelligence means making decisions with data, context, and risk rules. Not with hype or fear.
The scam playbook
Most scams push urgency, secrecy, and fake authority. They try to get your seed phrase, remote access, or a transfer to an address you cannot reverse.
High frequency scam types
- Fake support accounts on social media.
- Phishing sites that look identical to real ones.
- Wallet drainers that ask you to approve a contract.
- Investment groups promising guaranteed returns.
Rule
No legitimate support will ask for your seed phrase. Ever.
A simple verification checklist
- Type URLs manually, do not click random links.
- Verify handles on official websites.
- Use read only wallets for testing new dApps.
- Pause 10 minutes before any urgent action.
Quick quiz
- Name two scam patterns.
- What is the one secret nobody should ever ask for.
- What is the best response to urgency.