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Habits that keep you out of trouble
- Never type your seed phrase into any website. Ever.
- Use a hardware wallet for significant amounts.
- Prefer app-based TOTP 2FA over SMS; consider a security key (FIDO2).
- Verify recipient addresses character-by-character; use an address book.
- Be suspicious of urgency, "guaranteed returns," and unsolicited DMs.
- Keep software/firmware updated; download wallets only from official sources.
- Use a separate, dedicated email for crypto accounts.
If you’re being pressured, stop
Urgency is the single most common manipulation tactic. Legitimate services don’t need you to act in the next 5 minutes. Pause, verify independently, and ask someone you trust.