In the crypto asset market, it's not just about "investment risks," but also about being wary of the endless scam traps. In recent years, as the number of virtual currency users has surged, fake websites impersonating top platforms like "WEEX," "OKX," and "Binance" have become increasingly rampant, with many users unknowingly transferring funds into these "fake exchanges".
Therefore, today's "Crypto Anti-Fraud Guide" is specially prepared for ordinary investors. No matter which platform you trade on, please bookmark this article to prevent being "scammed".
It's not necessarily that the platform has "run away," but that you've entered a fake platform
In industry community social media, we often see discussions like "XX platform ran away" or "XX exchange withdrawal not received," but many of these are not actually platform issues, but victims mistakenly entering "copycat sites".
Common scammer tactics include:
• Using search engine ads to disguise as "official links"
• Forging web pages and App interfaces, mimicking WEEX and other top exchanges' interfaces
• Using WeChat groups, Telegram, TikTok private messages to pull people into "investment groups" and gradually guide them to open accounts and transfer funds
Users often only realize they've been scammed when withdrawal fails and customer service becomes uncontactable. Such incidents are frequent, causing misunderstandings about genuine brands being associated with "scams" and "running away".
Platforms' efforts to combat fraud often go "unseen" by users
Facing these "hanging a sheep's head while selling dog meat" scam traps, regular platforms have actually been doing extensive anti-fraud work that users rarely see.
Taking WEEX exchange as an example:
• Established a dedicated team to track fake websites, having processed nearly 100 copycat sites by 2025;
• Launched an "Imposter Website Tracker" to publicly disclose scam site lists for users to cross-check;
• Collaborating with various brands in the industry to jointly combat fraud, contributing WEEX's strength to the industry;
These efforts may not become trending topics, but they genuinely prevent many users from being scammed.
�� References: �� WEEX Blog Imposter Website Tracker
How can ordinary users avoid falling into "scam traps"?
Preventing fraud isn't just the platform's responsibility, but requires each user to be vigilant. Please remember the following points:
• Prioritize official channel verification - Always obtain download addresses from official websites or official communities, don't click links from strangers, and don't download Apps from social platforms.
• Don't trust "investment groups" or "mentor circles" - Those claiming "precise trading" or "stable strategies" are most likely scams. WEEX exchange has never recommended investment strategies through communities or collaborated with so-called "private equity teams".
• Check the domain, check the download source - Legitimate platforms' official website domains are usually very concise and clear, for example: WEEX exchange's official website is WEEX.COM. If you see something like "weex.xxx.vip", immediately be cautious.
• If scammed, report to police and collect evidence immediately - Preserve chat records, transfer receipts, App installation packages, promptly report to public security authorities, and contact the platform to assist in evidence collection.
In the complex crypto world, identifying a reliable platform is just the first step. More importantly, prevent yourself from falling into copycat traps. Truly reliable platforms will treat combating fraud as a long-term investment, not a temporary PR move. Hope this Crypto Anti-Fraud Guide helps you walk more steadily and go further.
"Bookmark this guide to help you avoid 90% of crypto scam traps"
