Bitcoin Scammer List: Known Scam Sites To Avoid!

The easiest way to avoid Bitcoin scams is to be aware of them. Our Bitcoin scammer list includes a comprehensive list of known Bitcoin scam sites to avoid! 🚨

Bitcoin scammer list: sites to avoid!

Our Bitcoin scammer list includes a comprehensive list of known Bitcoin scam sites, apps, networks, and more to help you know which sites to avoid! It’s pulled from state authorities’ warning lists, but new scam sites are appearing every day. You can find more up-to-date lists on your relevant state agency department (for example, California’s DFPI).

• Bit2meprojil: Fake high-yield trading platform with false SEC claims; blocked withdrawals unless 'risk premium' was paid.

• BXD Crypto: Mining platform scam demanding repeated fees for contract completion and gas; withdrawals blocked.

• CryptoMMS Exchange Ltd: Trading platform promising high returns via fake signal groups; froze accounts citing security issues.

• Monarch Capital Institute: Instagram trading group posing as algorithm testers; funds frozen after promised growth.

• Unktlife: Romance-linked investment scam; demanded tax credit before freezing withdrawals.

• AINow Exchange LTD: Fake group investment promising 1500% returns; access blocked until commissions were paid.

• Szinca: Trading platform with limited early withdrawals; later demanded large fees and froze accounts.

• GSG Forex International Limited: Forex trading scam demanding escalating taxes and fees; involved impersonated brokers and assistants..

• BitaGold: Crypto trading site offering huge returns; demanded taxes and froze accounts.

• FRTC/FRTCNE Limited: Whatsapp/LinkedIn contact led to trading site; victims scammed via tax and profit withdrawal blocks.

• GOO Market LLC: Fake crypto platform offering large profits; funds frozen under tax and laundering pretexts.

• Bond LTD Finance: Fake crypto service with 'analyst support'; froze account and demanded insurance fee.

• ExMoCoinPro: Group trading scam offering big returns; blocked access pending 'tax and commission' payments.

• CP-Berage: AI arbitrage investment site; blocked withdrawals pending fake tax payment.

• Taurus Chain: Romance-based investment scam; blocked withdrawals behind large tax fees.

• Zipmex Pro: Fake trading site spoofing Zipmex; victim led to invest millions via staged trading scheme.

• Node-Merge: Telegram support scam tricking victims into revealing wallet seed phrases.

• Bitstake: Platform demanded withdrawal fees, then blocked access after payment.

• NewCrypto-Hub: Romance scam linked to bonus bait; required large deposit for fake reward.

• XS Coins: WhatsApp trading group scam; blocked withdrawals after initial trading activity.

• Abnas Global: Romance investment scam demanding escalating taxes and fines.

• DYDYGroup: Fake dYdX trading platform charging fake commissions and blocking withdrawals.

• MIC Markets: Romance and group-based trading scam demanding taxes and blocking access.

• XperiaTrade: Instagram-linked fake platform; demanded payment for encrypted withdrawal code.

• PresaleXAItoken: Fake token presale site demanding Bitcoin for a nonexistent bonus.

• Crypto Plumb: Facebook romance scam posing as Citibank broker; blocked account with fake laundering claims.

• Bitnice: WhatsApp contact led to platform that blocked funds unless a fee was paid.

• Moon X Beast: Fake giveaway requiring payments to upgrade the account before a fake Bitcoin withdrawal.

• X-Presale: Fake X-token presale site where funds were never returned.

• Bit-Jet: Fake investment platform where $10,000 was lost with no recovery.

• CLF COIN: WhatsApp investment group scam with fake IPO and donation fee requirement.

• Coin Online: Group-led platform that became defunct with trapped user funds.

• CoineFX: Romantic imposter led victim to fake exchange demanding fees for withdrawals.

• Global Malcoin Tech: Trading platform blocked withdrawals with no reason.

• Bits Controle: Mining scam site that took fees and delivered nothing.

• ASX US: Romance-linked futures trading scam demanding 'tax' for withdrawals.

• CoinFee AI: Telegram group trading scam with fake AI returns and withdrawal taxes.

• Leeds Brokerages: TikTok-recommended trading site demanding extra payments for access.

• Wealth BAX Finance: Romance scam tied to blocked withdrawals and fake IRS tax demands.

• TPK Coin: Telegram-based signal group that locked funds over fake commission and tax fees.

• SILD Group Crypto: Fake professor-led investment group escalating deposit demands for access.

• WebElon (Tesla/Elon Musk Impersonator): YouTube livestream giveaway scam requiring crypto deposits.

• Capiturly: Fake broker site that took Bitcoin and blocked all withdrawals.

• CeyPro Investments: Instagram contact offering profits but requires extra deposits to withdraw.

• SAXO Group (Saxo Bank Impersonator): Imposter platform using fake tax demands and romance ties.

• CFX Lifestyle: Website promised profits then blamed IRS issues to withhold payouts.

• YFI App: Fake dApp drained user wallets and demanded large deposits to restore funds.

• ByBukx: Exchange blocked withdrawal unless VIP fees and deposits were paid.

• xAI-Official: Fake token presale tied to influencer impersonation.

• OPA Coin (BCX Impersonator): WhatsApp group promoting fake BCX token with blocked withdrawals.

• Seikum: Cold-call investment scam demanding blockchain commissions to unlock funds.

• FuCoins Global: Group-trading platform that claimed losses and blocked withdrawals after deposits.

• PiwBit: Platform accused victim of insider trading and demanded high withdrawal fees.

• Incapital Limited: Social media-linked platform demanding fees after technical errors.

• Bullish Dot: Online contact led to Ethereum trading platform that blocked funds.

• NRGBit (NRG token impersonator): WhatsApp group scam that captured personal info and blocked funds.

• Paxos Pro Crypto: Fake Paxos platform that blocked withdrawals after deposit.

• Capital Handels System: Romance scam site claiming profits and demanding payments for withdrawals.

• ICE Crypto Trading App: Telegram app scam that blocked large withdrawals with fake fees.

• ABS Trading: WhatsApp group scam demanding deposits and blocking withdrawals.

• GCC Money: Trading site that took over $50,000 and blocked withdrawal attempts.

• VBitex: Platform with repeated fake fees and conditions before freezing account.

• Trus Flow: LinkedIn contact led to $300K+ in fees with no withdrawals allowed.

• DAF Finance: WhatsApp investment group scam using staged ICO promises. Victims were pressured into loans and silence after fake investment rounds.

• Even Coins: WhatsApp investment group site promising daily returns, but blocked funds.

• Expert Capitals: TikTok imposter led to fake trading site that locked account access.

• Trust Pips: Facebook impersonator led to site demanding cascading fake fees.

• Accord Crypto: Crypto mining scam linked to fake buyer interaction.

• Graph Web TSI Plus: Fake mining scheme using deceptive websites to lock funds.

• LKLEE: Gold trading scam with fake platinum upgrade demands and legal threats.

• Bit Vox Coin: WhatsApp trading group scam demanding repeated commissions and taxes.

• BitPodo: Exchange required additional deposits to verify withdrawal, then shut down.

• TrustFX: App required fake tax payments and froze accounts.

• Krill Pro (Impersonating Kryll): Fake AI trading platform seized accounts after new user joined.

• Expert Trade Analysis: Site showed fake profits, then demanded fees to withdraw.

• Ethereum-Creditor: Claimed account issues, demanded additional equal deposit to unfreeze.

• Ant Contract: Romance scam that demanded tax payments before blocking withdrawals.

• BTECGCrypto: Introduced by scammer promising mentorship, blocked withdrawals.

• Premier Financial Ltd Ideal: Livestream scam requiring repeated deposits to access funds.

• BitCEX (Impersonation site): WhatsApp romance scam with cascading fake tax and error fees.

• Erspce Digital Technology LTD: Pyramid-style rewards scheme with fake balances and denied withdrawals. Multiple victims report bonus bait, blocked withdrawals, and lost funds.

• Energy Innovation: Romance scam promising insider trading, pressuring crypto deposits.

• Paxfula: Text contact turned into Telegram scam demanding taxes.

• LTEX: Dating app scam led to platform demanding crypto tax after fake gains.

• E Crypto Trading: Trading site demanded processing and custody fees, blocked withdrawals.

• CXI Pro: Impersonator site with trading groups demanding taxes. Multiple users scammed via trading groups, accounts frozen over bogus reasons.

• Rolly Invest Group Solution: Phone solicitation scam citing Federal Reserve to block withdrawals.

• Yun Shang Hui Xin Limited: WhatsApp contact guided victim to trading platform and fake broker.

• Xeno Coins: Fake trading site impersonating a real token project, blocked withdrawals.

• Celestia Net (Impersonation site): Romance scam led to $127K loss across two fake platforms.

• Aidex: Arbitrage scam with Facebook recruiter, required 30% tax on phantom profits.

• Bitiqs: Withdrawals blocked unless fake “confirmation fee” was paid, account remained frozen.

• LONTL Trading: Romance-signal scams on fake dApp; victims lost six-figure amounts.

• Upward Fox: Instagram scam, mining fees + withdrawal fees demanded; no payout.

• CoinEgg: Romance scam directed user to fake trading site with withdrawal fees.

• Tether Pool: Two victims blocked from withdrawal, site demanded excessive handling/tax fees.

• Friktionali: Platform impersonated real DeFi project, accepted deposits then froze withdrawals.

• CoinMateVIP: Three victims; Telegram groups directed them to fake platforms, demanded FATF-related fees.

• GenieProXchange: Facebook referral led to fake margin trading platform; $100K+ lost.

• Invest Digital FX: Victim directed to fake trading site and shady “bank”; ongoing fees blocked any withdrawals.

• FX Star Limited/Global Asset Refund LLC: Scam platform and fake recovery service demanded a $100K coin "mixing" fee after $700K lost to initial platform.

• Amgex: Romance and LinkedIn-based scams funneled multiple victims into a fake app, freezing accounts after deposits totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars; demanded fake authentication and tax fees.

• CryptoTableService: Two victims lost large sums ($50K and $1M) to fake exchanges that changed domains and blocked access to funds.

• ExMart Exchange: User asked to pay a $5,000 “deposit” to withdraw funds; site became inaccessible.

• Byconomy: Promised fast returns, then demanded repeated commissions and fees; all funds unrecoverable.

• PNEcoin: Trading scam encouraged victim and friends to invest via WhatsApp; platform became inaccessible.

• FastETH: Romance scam led victim to pay “miner fees” on a fake Ethereum mining platform; funds disappeared.

• Recovery-Celsius (Impersonating Celsius Network): Fake asset recovery phishing site stole funds after connecting user's wallet.

• TYDP Group: Signal-selling scam via WhatsApp led to locked funds and blame-shifting by fake “assistants.”

• Fonnex: Victim asked to pay $3,500 KYC fee to unlock account; site became defunct.

• Crypto Cex Global: Impersonated CEX.IO, locked victim’s account and demanded $750 to unlock.

• Securitys Coin (Various Domains): Group scam via WhatsApp manipulated user into repeated deposits under the guise of margin and tax issues.

• Volcanic Exchange: WhatsApp group led by “analyst” tricked victim into depositing $43K, then denied withdrawals using IPO-related excuses.

• Newton Portfolio: Impersonated Newton Crypto; wallet site withheld $100K+ in crypto without explanation.

• Kucoin Pro Max (Impersonation site): Romance scam redirected user to fake KuCoin exchange and demanded $54K tax to withdraw funds.

• Coins Bit FX: Exchange claimed NFA affiliation; locked withdrawals after fake “under review” messages.

• Goldle: Claimed to use AI and Tether Gold trading; withdrawals blocked by fake tax demands.

• Bitcoin FX Trades: Scam platform requiring escalating upgrade and transfer fees, ultimately locking the user out.

• AI Investment Club: AI-themed trading club locked user accounts and demanded deposits to unlock them.

• ENW: Romance scam through a dating app led to fake trading site; withdrawals denied unless more trades were completed.

• Double XRP: YouTube impersonation of Ripple’s CEO promising double returns on XRP transfers via QR code.

• Global FX Scouts: Fake investment site demanded a "release fee" after initial investment grew, then denied access.

• Starliner Net: Fake Elon Musk livestream on YouTube tricked viewers into sending crypto with false doubling promises.

• Crypto4Winners: Scam platform promised gains via pooled investments, then froze withdrawals citing internal fraud.

• Silk Global Holdings: Platform asked for a 30% tax on earnings before allowing any withdrawals.

• Desk Trading Pro: Platform claimed trades weren’t visible until complete, then demanded a 20% withdrawal fee.

• KNG World: Scammer posing as part of a crypto team tricked victim into transferring $20,000.

• Flow Market Pro Trading Services: Victim was convinced to invest by a scammer and then denied withdrawal over unpaid commissions.

• CoinCapMarket (Impersonation site): Romance scam led to use of a fake platform impersonating CoinMarketCap with blocked withdrawals over fake tax fees.

• PaxBit Crypto Services Limited: Promised profits from ICO and crypto trading; all funds lost when token crashed and platform shut down.

• Bitcoin-Cheats: Fake job scam involving crypto "ad-watching" that led to stolen deposits.

• CoinBit: Victim lured by fake future profits, then asked to pay massive fees to withdraw.

• Phemex ICU (Impersonation site): Impersonated a legitimate trading platform, then blocked withdrawals behind a fake tax wall.

• CoinTiger Global: Fake exchange demanded increasing fees and accused the victim of money laundering when withdrawal was requested.

• One Way Digital FX Trade Company: Scam site used a fake "trading robot"; demanded "Tax Code" fee, then stopped responding.

• Daily Harvest LTD: Impersonated regulated financial entities to build trust; platform vanished after locking user funds.

• I Texus Trade: Impersonated a legitimate broker; victim lost hundreds of thousands after fake profits and "fee" demands.

• BIPPAX: Scam group posed as analysts; blocked withdrawals with excuses like “under review” and “collateral” requests.

• Digi Coins Technology and Management: Scam group manipulated trading outcomes; froze accounts and transferred crypto from victims’ wallets.

• Yo Bit Pro (Impersonation site): Pig butchering scam with fake trading results and tax demands; platform eventually disabled access.

• GMElaunch: Wallet drainer site used bit-flip attack to steal SOL and JUP from user’s wallet.

• WhiteMax: Long con pig butchering scam; site demanded multiple "verification" payments, then became unresponsive.

• PrimeGroup Global: Impersonated legitimate firm; victim sent funds to fake brokerage, then lost contact with advisors.

• Mantao Network: Fake version of Manta Network executed a wallet drainer attack after tricking victim into connecting wallet.

• DAR Wave: Romance scam directed victim to fake trading platform; promised returns, then froze assets and demanded tax payment.

• Trusted Stations: Promised trading profits; platform demanded upgrade fees and stopped responding after deposits.

• Bitcoinfied: Fake trading site demanded fees before allowing withdrawals; funds were never recovered.

• Atmos/NOAH Crypto Investment Group: Telegram group posed as investment advisors; fake trading app used to extract fees.

• Loom Options Market: Fake trading platform promised binary trading profits, then demanded increasing fees before disappearing.

• Ethernet035: Mining scam lured victim to deposit verification funds, which were immediately drained.

• Ethereum X Corp: Fake wallet site showed false balances to trick users into transferring assets.

• WMT Exchange: Romance scam led victim to transfer life savings to a fake trading site posing as a profitable exchange.

• Apyeth Gifts: NFT giveaway scam that stole assets after phishing for wallet passcodes.

• XHEX: Romance scam combined with fake trading app; funds were frozen when the victim ran out of money to invest.

• Amead Digital Currency Co. LTD: Fake platform demanded 20% “tax” before locking account and disappearing.

• ByToBit: Claimed inflated balance, then required more deposits to withdraw anything.

• MyMinings: Phishing scam pretending to be account reactivation; stole funds and personal data.

• 100Ex: Pig butchering scam with fake high returns and tax demands before allowing withdrawals.

• ExNow: Platform showed inflated profits, then required large tax pre-payment before allowing withdrawals.

• Kenskr AI: AI trading scam combined with asset recovery scam that kept demanding more deposits.

• FirstMining Bitcoin: Cloud mining scam requiring fees and banking info to withdraw fake balance.

• Mindstone Technology Ltd: Fake trading platform that claimed successful withdrawal but funds never arrived.

• Whitcoin Pro Exchange: Accused users of money laundering and demanded fees; used impersonation tactics.

• Coin Pro X US: Instagram hack led to investment in fake site with small initial payout to build trust.

• X Coin Trading: Fake platform lured users with minimal-fee claim but cautioned users oddly not to trust it.

• Sundell FX: Gold trading pig butchering scam with aggressive fee demands and false regulation claims.

• FX Alliance Traders: Simple fake trading site promising high returns and then stealing deposits.

• BitcoinWin: Created a web of fake requirements (selfies, bank statements, multiple fees) to block withdrawals indefinitely.

• Bityard Pro (Impersonation site): Claimed IRS tax obligations before allowing any withdrawal from a fake trading platform.

• BitFunds: Cloud mining app that accepted investments and then stopped responding; later changed name.

• MT7 Coin: Scam trading site showing fake profits, then demanding upfront fees to release withdrawals.

• Bitcoin Vest Cloud: Pig butchering scam: false trading profits followed by fee demands; no withdrawals.

• Unix FX Trades: Romance-linked pig butchering scheme with escalating fee requirements and fake earnings.

• CME Coin: Romance scam led victim to fake trading site; limited initial withdrawals followed by losses.

• BitGlobal Options: Instagram pig butchering scam requiring tax payment before fake profits could be withdrawn.

• Kuba App: Fake trading app impersonating Kuna exchange, demanded unspecified taxes, then froze funds.

• USDCDE: Fake U.S. government compensation scam asking for a fee; drained crypto wallet after payment.

• The Big Mars: Fake Bitcoin giveaway website demanding users send BTC to "multiply" funds.

• 88 Trading LLC: Impersonated banking app; rerouted crypto deposits directly to scammer wallets.

• Energise Trade: Fake trading platform lured victims with false gains, then blocked withdrawals behind tax and credit demands.

Read next: How to Avoid Crypto Scams

About our list and tips on avoiding scam sites

This scam list is not definitive. New crypto scams are appearing every day. To stay safe, you should:

• Always check that the site you’re on is legit. Impersonation sites (fake exchanges impersonating a legitimate exchange) are the most common scam. A real exchange will never ask you for a fee to release your funds, a deposit to access your account, or demand you pay a ‘tax’. A quick Google search will generally take you to the legit site if you’re unsure.

• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Insanely high yields, lots of hype, and talk of unmissable investment opportunities should all be red flags. If anyone could make money appear from thin air, we’d all be millionaires.

• Do not reply to strangers. Even something as simple as a wrong-number text should raise suspicion. This is a common start to pig butchering scams. If someone you don’t know starts talking to you about investments, it’s a scam.

• Be wary of airdrops. While airdrops are absolutely real in the crypto space and lots of legitimate airdrops happen every week, there are plenty of fake sites capitalizing on this, as well as fake cryptocurrencies looking to get your wallet details. If it’s legit, it’ll be mentioned in crypto news sites or on other legitimate sites like CoinMarketCap. 

Read next: How to Report Stolen Crypto

Don’t forget the tax bill…

Crypto scams remain, unfortunately, rife in the market, but if you’ve been scammed, there may be a silver lining in your tax bill. Learn more in our guide on how to report stolen cryptocurrency on taxes, or sign up for Koinly to easily tackle your tax bill.