Phishing vs Scam

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Phishing
beginner
fundamentals

Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals impersonate trusted platforms or contacts to trick you into revealing passwords, 2FA codes, or private keys to steal your crypto.

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Scam
intermediate
risk

A scam is a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive cryptocurrency users into voluntarily sending digital assets to scammers or revealing sensitive information like private keys, exploiting human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities.

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