Practical precautions.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE
That you can afford to lose whatever you commit, entirely.
WHAT TO NEVER USE
Borrowed money Funds needed for obligations Money you cannot explain losing
WHAT TO VERIFY ABOUT ANY PLATFORM
Its regulatory standing Its ownership Its history Independent reports, not testimonials
WHAT TESTIMONIALS ARE WORTH
Nothing, since they are trivially fabricated.
WHAT TO DO WITH ANY OPPORTUNITY
Wait a week before acting.
WHY
Most fraud depends on immediate action.
WHAT TO ASK
Where does the return actually come from?
WHAT AN UNCLEAR ANSWER MEANS
Do not proceed.
WHAT TO SEPARATE
The wallet used for unfamiliar applications The wallet holding anything significant
WHAT TO KEEP OFF CONNECTED WALLETS
Anything you cannot afford to lose.
WHAT TO SECURE
Your email and phone number, which are routes to everything else.
WHY THE PHONE NUMBER SPECIFICALLY
Number redirection enables account takeover.
WHAT TO NEVER DISCUSS PUBLICLY
Holdings, which makes you a target.
WHAT TO TELL FAMILY
That these arrangements exist, without exposing the means of access.
