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https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=40,width=1080,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shape-1.png 2x\" height=\"\"\/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=40,width=1080,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shape-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"pre-title\">Are You Scam-Proof?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"title block-title\"><span>Crypto<\/span> <span>Scam<\/span> <span>Autopsy<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-description typography-p-main-hero-description\"><p>Think you\u2019ve got a sixth sense for spotting shady crypto schemes? Take our quizzes and explore our article series to find out just how scam-savvy you really are. Plus, discover Scam Alert, Crystal\u2019s new tool to report crypto scams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/lobby\/\" class=\"hero-button giant-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text\">Take the Quiz<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"giant-button-arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#arrow-left\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_34eb87ac54621bbc98312f57359294c4\" class=\"chapter-list --border-radius\">\n\t<div id=\"chapter-list\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"vertical-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"horizontal-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"chapter-list-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"chapters\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"chapters__tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title block-title\">Chapters<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"chapters__tabs-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"title-tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"60\" data-roman-number=\"I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter1\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">Why Do We Fall for Crypto Scams?<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">The Psychology of Getting Played<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"230\" data-roman-number=\"II\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter2\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Anatomy of a Crypto Scam<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">How to Spot, Stop, and Outsmart Scammers<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"235\" data-roman-number=\"III\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter3\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Evolution of Crypto Scams<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">Navigating the New Battlefield<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"238\" data-roman-number=\"IV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter4\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">4<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Silent Heist<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">How SIM Swaps Are Draining Crypto Wallets<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab final-tab --hidden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter5\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"final-cup\"><use xlink:href=\"#final-cup\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">How Scam Savvy Are You?<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\"><p>Explore your total results<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"chapters__tabs-content\">\n<a class=\"title-tab accordion_tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"60\" data-roman-number=\"I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter1\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">Why Do We Fall for Crypto Scams?<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">The Psychology of Getting Played<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"toggle-accordion\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"accordion-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div id=\"chapter1\" class=\"chapter_content\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-cover\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img1-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img1-min.png 2x\" width=\"650px\" height=\"410px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img1-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img1-min.png 2x\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img1-min.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-description\">This chapter provides actionable insights to help you recognize scammers\u2019 manipulations and avoid their tactics.<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-link\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/chapter-1\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Go to Chapter 1<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab accordion_tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"230\" data-roman-number=\"II\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter2\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Anatomy of a Crypto Scam<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">How to Spot, Stop, and Outsmart Scammers<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"toggle-accordion\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"accordion-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div id=\"chapter2\" class=\"chapter_content\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-cover\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img2-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img2-min.png 2x\" width=\"650px\" height=\"410px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img2-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img2-min.png 2x\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img2-min.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-description\">This chapter is your chance to break down the mechanics of crypto scams, and learn how to stay one step ahead.<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-link\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/chapter-2\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Go to Chapter 2<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab accordion_tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"235\" data-roman-number=\"III\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter3\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Evolution of Crypto Scams<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">Navigating the New Battlefield<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"toggle-accordion\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"accordion-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div id=\"chapter3\" class=\"chapter_content\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-cover\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img3-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img3-min.png 2x\" width=\"650px\" height=\"410px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img3-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img3-min.png 2x\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img3-min.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-description\">This chapter dives into the methods and countermeasures to keep your assets safe and secure.<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-link\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/chapter-3\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Go to Chapter 3<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab accordion_tab --js-chapter\" data-chapter-id=\"238\" data-roman-number=\"IV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter4\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"lock\"><use xlink:href=\"#lock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<svg class=\"done\"><use xlink:href=\"#done\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t<span class=\"number\">4<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">The Silent Heist<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\">How SIM Swaps Are Draining Crypto Wallets<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"toggle-accordion\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"accordion-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div id=\"chapter4\" class=\"chapter_content\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-cover\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img4-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img4-min.png 2x\" width=\"650px\" height=\"410px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img4-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img4-min.png 2x\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img4-min.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-description\">This chapter uncovers the tricks of the trade and make sure your assets remain yours.<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-link\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/chapter-4\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Go to Chapter 4<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"title-tab accordion_tab final-tab --hidden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"chapter5\">\n\t<div class=\"chapter-num\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"final-cup\"><use xlink:href=\"#final-cup\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"chapter-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">How Scam Savvy Are You?<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"desc\"><p>Explore your total results<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"toggle-accordion\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"accordion-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div id=\"chapter5\" class=\"chapter_content\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-cover\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img5-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=650,height=410,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img5-min.png 2x\" width=\"650px\" height=\"410px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img5-min.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img5-min.png 2x\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=360,height=224,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/chapters-list-img5-min.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360px\" height=\"224px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-description\"><p>You\u2019ve already completed all the quizzes. \u2028Explore your final results now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-link\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/crypto-scam-autopsy\/final-result\/\" class=\"button-primary\">See final results<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<script>\n\tconst CRYSTAL_CHAPTER_LIST_BLOCK_ID = 'block_34eb87ac54621bbc98312f57359294c4';\n<\/script>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_5f18ffe8bf57592c47e208b027362157\" class=\"spots-scams-block --border-radius\">\n\t<div id=\"spots-scams-block\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"vertical-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"horizontal-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spots-scams-block-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spots-scams-block-items\">\n<div class=\"item\"><h2>Spot the Scams<br \/>\nBefore They <strong>Spot You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Phishing, Ponzi schemes, fake exchanges\u2014oh my! Learn the red flags to watch for and get access to a handy directory of country-specific resources for reporting scams and finding legal help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item\"><h2>Crystal&#8217;s Crypto Scam<br \/>\n<strong>Survival Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit Scam Alert by Crystal \u2013 your go-to platform to report scams, protect your assets, and stay informed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"animate-people\">\n<picture>\n\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=794,dpr=1,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img-man-falling-2.png 1x, https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80,width=794,dpr=2,gravity=0.5x0.5\/https:\/\/s3.crystal.cointelegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img-man-falling-2.png 2x\"\/>\n\t<source 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