Recently, there has been an increase in fraud cases involving private (offline) transactions carried out by malicious actors. We reminds all users to remain vigilant, avoid private transactions, and beware of scams.
Below are some frequently observed scam methods:
Checklist
- Fake crypto transactions
- Virtual goods transactions scams
- In the early stages, scammers gain trust through small transactions;
- How to Protect Yourself?
Notes
Scam description: Scammers post fake information on social platforms or group chats, such as “selling USDT at a low price” or “buying crypto at a high price,” to lure users into making private transactions.
Common techniques:
Refusing to make payment or release crypto during the transaction;
Transferring fake crypto to users (such as forging transfer screenshots or airdropping counterfeit crypto);
Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.
