How to avoid scams like "HyperSwap Ecosystem Points Program"

What is the fake "HyperSwap Ecosystem Points Program"?

Our examination of the website (app.hyeprsrwap[.]exchange) revealed that it imitates the official HyperSwap site (app.hyperswap.exchange) to deceive visitors into joining a fraudulent rewards program. The site's primary purpose is to steal cryptocurrency from users. As a result, this page should not be trusted.

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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.

"HyperSwap Ecosystem Points Program" in detail

HyperSwap (app.hyperswap.exchange) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built for the HyperEVM blockchain. It is closely integrated with the HyperEVM ecosystem and supports various protocols, tokens, and liquidity providers. The platform aims to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) functionalities to the HyperEVM chain by offering efficient tools for users.

The fake site (app.hyeprsrwap[.]exchange) promotes a fraudulent program claiming that users can claim a unique Username ID and earn points by navigating HyperSwap and the HyperEVM ecosystem. It encourages visitors to join, climb a leaderboard, and accumulate points. In reality, the site is designed to deceive users and steal their cryptocurrency.

On the site, users are instructed to connect their wallets to "join the program". When users connect their wallets, they inadvertently enable a cryptocurrency drainer that moves their funds to the scammer's wallet. Because cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed, any stolen funds are typically unrecoverable.

For this reason, it is essential to exercise caution when engaging with questionable, unofficial platforms to prevent falling victim to scams.

Similar scams in general

Scams like this often impersonate legitimate platforms to trick users into providing access to their cryptocurrency. Once users interact with these fake sites, their funds can be stolen and are usually unrecoverable. It is crucial to be attentive and only use official, trusted platforms when dealing with crypto assets.

Examples of similar scams are "Mitosis Airdrop", "Claim $STREAMER", and "OpenxAI Staking".

How did I open a scam website?

Scammers lure users to malicious websites that employ cryptocurrency drainers in several ways. They can achieve this by using hacked or fake social media accounts, primarily on Twitter/X and Facebook, as well as compromised WordPress sites. Malicious advertising networks, commonly found on torrent sites, adult platforms, illegal streaming services, etc., are also used to distribute scams.

Fraudulent pages can also be accessed through deceptive emails, pop-ups, notifications from shady websites, adware-generated ads, and misleading buttons or links on suspicious websites.

How to avoid visiting scam pages?

Messages or emails from unknown sources should be treated cautiously, and links or attachments within them should not be opened. Also, users should only download programs and files from verified sources, such as official websites or trusted app stores, and regularly update their operating system and installed apps.

Also, users should be careful about granting notification permissions and avoid clicking on ads, buttons, or other content on untrustworthy sites, and regularly scan their computers using a reliable security tool. If your computer is already infected with unwanted apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

The appearance of "HyperSwap Ecosystem Points Program" scam (GIF):

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• What is Fake HyperSwap Ecosystem Points Program?
• 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 website?

A fake cryptocurrency website is a fraudulent platform where scammers pose as well-known exchanges, companies, or public figures to deceive users into performing actions such as connecting their wallets or transferring cryptocurrency.

What is the purpose of a fake crypto page?

Such scams are typically designed to steal cryptocurrency or harvest personal information from unsuspecting users.

Why do I encounter scam websites?

Scammers trick users into visiting malicious websites through fake or hacked social media accounts, compromised sites, and malicious advertising networks. Fraudulent pages can also be opened via deceptive emails, pop-ups, shady notifications, ads displayed by adware, and misleading links or buttons.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from scams?

Combo Cleaner monitors websites visited by users and identifies malicious or scam sites. When a threat is detected, it alerts the user and blocks access to the site.