Scam Alerts

Warnings about crypto scams, phishing, rug pulls and fraud, plus how to protect yourself. Information only, never financial advice.

Scam Alerts

70 Fake Rewards Vote Sites Target Pendle, xStocks Users

October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Malwarebytes found 70 copycat sites posing as Pendle, xStocks, Zama and others, using a fake rewards vote to push visitors into wallet connections.

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Ledger Phishing: Fake Google Ads Steal Recovery Phrases

October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Zscaler says fraudulent Google ads under a verified advertiser sent Ledger users through Google-hosted pages to a fake setup that steals recovery phrases.

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Belgium Flags 51 Scam Platforms; BaFin Warns on Crypto Site

October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Belgium's FSMA added 51 fraudulent trading platforms to its warning list, and Germany's BaFin warned about btcx(.)investments under its crypto law.