The technology behind Malairte is strong, but the weakest point in any crypto story is almost always a person being tricked. Scammers count on urgency, excitement, and politeness. Once you know the patterns, they are surprisingly easy to spot.
Step 1: Learn the four big scam shapes
- Fake giveaways: "Send 1 coin, get 2 back." No real project ever does this.
- Support impersonation: Someone in a chat says they are "official support" and offers to help — then asks for your recovery phrase.
- Phishing sites: A website that looks like the real wallet or exchange, but the URL is slightly wrong.
- Romance and "investment coach" scams: A new friend online slowly steers the conversation toward a "platform" they want you to deposit into.
Step 2: Adopt three lifelong habits
- Never share your recovery phrase. Not with support, not with a "developer," not with anyone. Real staff will never ask.
- Always type URLs yourself or use a bookmark. Do not click wallet or exchange links from chat, email, or social media.
- If someone is rushing you, stop. Urgency is the scammer’s best friend. A real opportunity will still be there tomorrow.
Step 3: Check before you act
Before sending coins anywhere new, search the project or person’s name with the word scam next to it. Ask in the official Malairte community. Sleep on it. A ten-minute pause has saved a lot of people a lot of money.
Step 4: Protect older relatives
If you are helping a parent or grandparent with crypto, write the rules above on a card and tape it next to their computer. The card alone has stopped countless scams.
Step 5: If you are unsure, ask the community
The Malairte community is full of people who have seen these tricks before. There is no shame in asking. The only shame is in the scammer’s game.