C4's new CryptoCurrency Essentials (CCE) Committee discusses common crypto scams and how to avoid them! This beginner level video is for those beginning their cryptocurrency journey. If you're in the process of learning to use and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and more, than this video that explains what scams and hoaxes to keep an eye out for is for you!

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Website: Cryptoconsortium.org

CCE Committee Members:
Michelle Demarest-Stephenson:   / michellebelva  
Marc Krisjanous:   / marckrisjanous  
Josh McIntyre:   / chaintuts  
RJ Raljoseph Ricasata:   / rjrs2k  
David Schwed:   / dschwed  

Executive Director of C4: Jessica Levesque:   / jesleveq  
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:41 What is C4?
9:23 Do you think that crypto scams differ from traditional FIAT currency scams?
13:32 What is phishing?
17:36 Seed phrase scams
20:55 What are seed phrases?
26:21 Custodial and non-custodial exchange
31:25 Take your time and learn
32:58 Urgency scams
33:38 Be aware of unknown contacts
36:07 You cannot win a contest you did not enter
36:47 Social engineering scammers
38:14 Everbody can get hacked
39:23 Romance scams
41:28 Butchering the pig scam
43:06 Keep an eye out for fake websites
44:33 Scammers can use your information to create a fake identity
50:30 Summary
58:32 Conclusion