How to avoid scams like the fake "BitMart Rewards" site

What is "BitMart Rewards" fake website?

Our team has inspected the website (spot-bitmart[.]com) and concluded that its purpose is to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Like many similar scams, this one is disguised as a legitimate platform (bitmart.com) to deceive visitors. It is important to be careful with crypto platforms to avoid scams and the associated risks.

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Federal Trade Commission (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.

"BitMart Rewards" scam in detail

BitMart (bitmart.com) is a cryptocurrency platform that provides secure and accessible services for the trading, acquisition, and storage of digital assets. The platform is created for individuals and institutions and focuses on developing reliable and user-friendly tools that enable users to engage with digital currencies safely and efficiently.

The fraudulent website (spot-bitmart[.]com) presents a fake promotion called the "Mystery Box Unlock Challenge". It claims that users can win a share of 252,000 USDT along with prizes such as Xiaomi YU7, iPhone 16, and other rewards. It encourages users to claim tokens to participate in the promotion.

Interacting with the site (attempting to "claim tokens") leads to a request to connect a wallet. This action activates a cryptocurrency drainer, a malicious tool designed to steal cryptocurrency. Once activated, it can empty wallets by transferring funds from the victim's wallet to the scammer's.

In most cases, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to recover cryptocurrency stolen by scammers. Once a transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, it cannot be undone. Therefore, users should always examine crypto platforms before connecting wallets or performing other actions to avoid monetary loss (or other issues).

Similar scams in general

These scams often pose as legitimate cryptocurrency platforms to trick users into connecting their wallets. The ultimate aim is to lure victims into running malicious tools, such as crypto drainers, that can steal funds, which are almost always impossible to recover. Examples of similar schemes are the fake "BNBTiger Rewards", "Parasail Giveaway", and "PancakeSwap" sites.

How did I open a scam website?

Scammers often direct users to websites hosting drainers through fake or hijacked social media accounts on platforms such as Twitter/X and Facebook, as well as via compromised WordPress sites. Malicious advertising networks are another common vector, usually encountered on pages offering torrents, adult content, illegal movie streaming, etc.

Fraudulent sites may also be encountered through deceptive notifications (such as fake warnings, alerts, or offers) from shady pages, misleading or adware-injected ads, deceptive emails, or similar methods.

How to avoid visiting scam pages?

Be cautious with irrelevant, unexpected emails or messages from unknown sources - avoid opening attachments or clicking links in them. Always download software and files from official websites or reputable app stores. Do not agree to receive notifications from suspicious web pages and avoid interacting with ads and similar content on sites of this kind.

Regularly update your operating system and installed apps, and scan the system using reliable security software. If your computer is already infected with unwanted apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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• What is Fake BitMart Rewards promotion?
• 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 a fake crypto giveaway?

A fake crypto giveaway is a scam where fraudsters pretend to offer free cryptocurrency or other rewards often using names of well-known platforms (e.g., exchanges), companies, or public figures.

What is the purpose of a fake crypto giveaway?

Typically, these scams are designed to extract cryptocurrency or personal information from victims.

Why do I encounter scam websites?

Scammers spread scam websites through fake or hijacked social media accounts, compromised sites, and malicious ad networks often found on torrent, adult, or pirated streaming pages. Users may also be directed to scams via deceptive notifications, adware-injected ads, phishing emails, or other misleading tactics.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from scams?

Combo Cleaner scans all websites visited and can identify malicious ones. This includes sites that deliver scams. When detected, users receive a warning and access to the site is blocked.