Social engineering in crypto is a type of manipulative attack where scammers trick users into giving up sensitive information (like private keys, seed phrases, or login credentials) or performing risky actions — often by pretending to be someone trustworthy
🧠 What Makes Social Engineering Dangerous?
- Unlike technical hacks, social engineering targets human behavior, not code or systems. Even experienced users can fall for it if they're not cautious.
🔐 Common Social Engineering Tactics in Crypto
1. Phishing Attacks
- Fake websites or emails that look like real platforms (e.g., MetaMask, Binance).
- Trick users into entering their seed phrase or credentials.
2. Impersonation Scams
- Scammers pose as support agents, influencers, or team members on Telegram, Discord, or Twitter (X).
- They offer to "help" and then ask for private info.
3. Fake Airdrops or Giveaways
- Users are told they won crypto — but must connect their wallet or pay a "gas fee" first.
- Connecting may lead to wallet draining.
4. Malicious Links and QR Codes
- Shared via DMs, posts, or fake sites.
- Clicking them might trigger malicious wallet interactions.
5. Scam Job Offers or Collabs
- Target influencers or creators with fake "partnership" opportunities that include infected files or phishing links.
6. FOMO Manipulation
- Scammers create urgency: “Only 100 spots left!” or “Price going up fast!” to push users into making hasty decisions.
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
- ❌ Never share your seed phrase or private key.
- ✅ Double-check URLs before logging in or connecting your wallet.
- ✅ Enable 2FA on all crypto accounts.
- 🚫 Ignore DMs from strangers claiming to help or offer investments.
- 🔍 Verify support contacts through official websites.
- 🧠 Slow down and think — urgency is often a scammer’s weapon.
