Crypto Security for Beginners: Common Scams and How to Spot Them
Hey everyone, welcome back to Crypto Newbi. If you're like me, still wrapping your head around blockchain after exploring it since the pandemic days, you know the excitement comes with some shady corners. In 2026, crypto's bigger than ever, if not in value (since the price dipped earlier this year), it is the talk of the town! But then again, as opportunities may lies in the dip, so are the scams. In this post we won't be talking about the fluctuation price of crypto in the past few months, we will instead dive into Crypto Security instead! Reports from Chainalysis show scammers stole over $17 billion last year alone, up big from before . So basically, this post dives into common ones hitting beginners, what they look like, and signs to notice. Purely for learning: this isn't advice, just info to stay aware. Always do your own checks.