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Secure your crypto

November 11, 2022
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Secure your crypto

How to protect yourself from scams – and how CoinJar can help.

It’s and CoinJar is an official partner. While scams are an unfortunate fact of the crypto landscape, there are a few simple ways that you can protect yourself. (And a few things that CoinJar does to help out too.)

4 simple ways to stay safe

  1. Create strong passwords: the strongest foundation for your own security is to use long, diverse and complex passwords. We recommend using a password manager like 1Password, or else Chrome and Safari both have built-in password managers to make the process easier.
  2. Use two-factor authentication: it’s increasingly common for apps to offer two-factor authentication (2FA) as an extra-layer of security on top of your password. CoinJar provides (think Google Authenticator) 2FA on account logins, while our app offers biometric security such as FaceID/TouchID when you open the app or try to send large amounts of crypto.
  3. Keep your software up-to-date: older software is easier for hackers to break into. Set up auto-updates on your computer and phone and always keep your browser updated to the latest version.
  4. Don’t trust, verify: always remember that you don’t know who’s on the other side of the screen. Don’t send crypto or account details to someone you don’t know and if it sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.

How CoinJar looks after your coins

CoinJar has a full-time team dedicated to protecting user funds. Here are some of the ways we’re trying to beat the scammers.

  • Active transaction monitoring: CoinJar uses continuously updated lists of suspicious and malicious wallets to prevent funds being sent to known scammers. If a customer tries to send crypto to an address on the list, we’ll pause it while we work out where it’s actually going and why.
  • Anti-phishing: any time you login to CoinJar from a new browser we’ll send an email to you asking you to confirm. It’s an extra layer of security in case scammers get hold of your password. Also a reminder to always make sure you’re logging into – and not a scam website that looks like it.
  • Ask CoinJar: if in doubt, . We’re constantly monitoring suspicious wallets and websites and can help you work out whether something is a scam or not.

Check out our dedicated article on for more info.

Stay safe,

CoinJar Team


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