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Crypto scam prevention resources for faith communities.
Plain-language articles that help members, families, and leaders recognize crypto scams, protect one another, and know where to turn for help. No crypto experience needed.
- Protecting Elders
Crypto Scams Targeting Seniors
Why older adults are targeted, how cryptocurrency ATMs are used in these scams, and simple steps families and communities can take together.
9 min readRead article - Scam Awareness
Romance Scams and Cryptocurrency
How online relationships are used to win trust, the cryptocurrency “investment” twist, and how to help someone you care about.
7 min readRead article - Scam Awareness
Fake Cryptocurrency Investment Opportunities
Guaranteed returns, fake trading apps, and schemes that spread through trusted groups: how to recognize an investment scam before money changes hands.
8 min readRead article - For Leaders
Protecting Your Congregation From Crypto Fraud
A practical guide for faith leaders: leader impersonation, affinity fraud, and a simple safety plan any community can adopt.
9 min readRead article - Wallet Safety
Cryptocurrency Wallet Safety for Beginners
What a wallet really is, why the recovery phrase must never be shared, and everyday habits that keep accounts safe.
9 min readRead article - Getting Help
What to Do If You've Been Scammed
Clear next steps after a crypto scam: limit the damage, report to the right agencies, and avoid the “recovery” scams that often follow.
8 min readRead article
Need help now?
Report a scam to the right place
If you or someone you know has been targeted, these official U.S. government resources can help. Reporting is free.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report online and cryptocurrency fraud.
ic3.gov (opens in a new tab)Federal Trade Commission
Report scams and fraud of any kind.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov (opens in a new tab)National Elder Fraud Hotline
Help for people age 60 and older. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311) (opens in a new tab)
About these articles
Facts about scams and reporting are attributed to official sources, which are linked in each article. Stories marked “Illustrative example” are composite scenarios written to show how scams work; they are not real cases. These articles are general education, not legal, financial, or tax advice, and we never recommend investments.
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