How to Spot Fake Official Sites and Phishing Download Pages
Overview: What should you know about the scenario: How to Spot Fake Official Sites and Phishing Download Pages?
Key takeaway: Scam prevention comes down to one thing: verify the domain and the certificate. Any request for your recovery phrase or PIN is a scam.
Action steps:
- Type the domain ledger.com manually into the browser.
- Check the certificate issuer and the HTTPS padlock.
- Never download from search ads or community links.
- Verify the hash/signature of the installer.
- Close and report any fake site you spot.
Safety reminder: Anyone asking for your recovery phrase or PIN is a scammer. Never enter the recovery phrase into software or webpages, use only official channels for updates and downloads, and migrate assets and report the incident immediately if anything looks off.
