How to recognize fake "Atomic Wallet" websites

What is the fake "Atomic Wallet" website?

While examining suspicious websites, our researchers discovered this fake "Atomic Wallet" page. It masquerades as the official site (atomicwallet.io). This is a phishing scam, i.e., the imitator webpage seeks to extract users' digital wallet log-in credentials.

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Federal Trade Comission (FTC) states that since the start of 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto to scams – that's about one out of every four dollars reported lost, more than any other payment method.

Fake "Atomic Wallet" website overview

This fake site was promoted on atomicwallet-app[.]us, but it could also be hosted on different domains. It is a relatively close visual copy of the official website of the Atomic Wallet (atomicwallet.io). Atomic is a legitimate multi-currency cryptocurrency wallet, and this scam is in no way associated with this cryptowallet, its developers, or any other genuine projects, platforms, and entities.

When a user presses the "DOWNLOAD" button on this scam webpage, they are asked to connect their digital wallet by entering its passphrase. Phishing sites operate by recording provided information. Hence, by entering their wallet log-in credentials to this fraudulent page – users inadvertently expose this information to scammers.

The risk of having a cryptowallet stolen is irretrievable financial loss. This is because cryptocurrency transactions cannot be retrieved since they are practically untraceable. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Atomic Wallet" website cannot recover their funds.

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There are three primary modes of operation for these scams – phishing for wallet log-in credentials, using draining scripts to steal funds from exposed wallets, or deceiving users into manually transferring assets to scammer-owned wallets.

It is common for online scams to be poorly put together and riddled with ours, but they can be competently made and even believably disguised as content associated with legitimate entities. Cryptocurrency-specific scams are notorious for copying the design of genuine sites. Therefore, we highly recommend exercising caution when browsing and investing online.

How did I open a scam website?

The most prevalent scam promotion techniques include: intrusive advertisements (malvertising), websites that use rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., browser notifications, emails, social media posts, DMs/PMs, SMSes, robocalls/ cold calls, etc.), misspelled URLs (typosquatting), and adware.

Crypto drainers are often endorsed through intrusive pop-up ads. Some of these pop-ups are fully functional drainers themselves (i.e., capable of executing draining scripts). It is noteworthy that these adverts have been encountered on legitimate sites that had been compromised.

Social media spam is another common method for promoting crypto scams. The spam posts and direct/private messages can be made using hacked accounts (i.e., ones originally belonging to real projects, companies, entrepreneurs, celebrities, influencers, etc.).

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

We advise caution to ensure your online safety. Therefore, be wary of websites, ads, and messages that make unbelievable promises or warn about severe threats.

Pay attention to URLs and be vigilant of any typing errors. Do not use sites offering pirated programs/media or other questionable services (e.g., illegal streaming/downloading, Torrenting, etc.), as these webpages typically employ rogue advertising networks.

Do not allow suspect pages to deliver browser notifications; instead, ignore or block their notification requests. Approach incoming emails and other messages carefully; do not open attachments or links found in dubious/irrelevant communications.

Download only from official/trustworthy sources and be attentive when installing (e.g., study terms and options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, tools, etc.) – to prevent bundled/harmful software (like adware) from infiltrating the system.

If your computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate all threats.

Appearance of the fake "Atomic Wallet" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official Atomic Wallet website (atomicwallet.io):

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Quick menu:

• What is "Atomic Wallet" scam website?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an online scam?

An online scam is a type of deceptive content promoted on the Web. Much like other types of scams, these aim to trick users into performing specific actions. For example, victims can be lured into disclosing sensitive information (like log-in credentials), connecting digital wallets to cryptocurrency drainers, making monetary transactions, buying products, subscribing to services, downloading/installing programs, etc.

What is the purpose of online scams?

Online scams are designed to generate revenue at victims' expense. Cyber criminals predominantly profit by abusing/selling sensitive information, promoting content (e.g., websites, software, products, services, etc.), obtaining funds through deception, and proliferating malware.

I have lost digital assets to a fake "Atomic Wallet" website, can I get my money back?

Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible because of their practically untraceable nature. Hence, victims of scams like this fake "Atomic Wallet" site cannot get their money back.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Online scams are primarily promoted via malvertising, websites using rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., social media posts, emails, browser notifications, etc.), typosquatting, and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

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