Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways crypto users lose their funds. Scammers create fake websites that look nearly identical to legitimate ones, tricking users into entering their seed phrases, private keys, or passwords. Here’s how to protect yourself and spot fake sites.
Critical Red Flags to Watch For
1. Check the URL Carefully
The website address is your first line of defense. Scammers often use URLs that are extremely similar to the real one, with subtle differences that are easy to miss if you’re not paying close attention.
Scammers use several tricks: replacing letters with numbers (klev3r.com instead of klever.com), adding extra words (klever-wallet.com or klever-support.com), using different domains (.net, .org, .io instead of the official domain), or misspelling the name (cleverwallet.com ). Always double-check every character in the URL before entering any sensitive information.
2. Look for HTTPS and the Padlock Icon
While having HTTPS doesn’t guarantee a site is legitimate, the absence of it is a major red flag. Look for the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar. However, remember that scammers can also get SSL certificates, so this alone isn’t enough to verify legitimacy.
Examples:
Legitimate site:
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URL: https://klever.io
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Shows:
padlock icon in the address bar -
The connection is encrypted
Suspicious site (no HTTPS):
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URL: http://klever-support.com (notice “http” not “https”)
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Shows: “Not Secure” warning or no padlock
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Your browser may display a warning message
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Never enter any sensitive information on such sites
Fake site with HTTPS (still dangerous):
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URL: https://klever-wallet-support.com (has the padlock but wrong domain)
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Shows:
padlock icon present -
That’s why you can’t rely on the padlock alone - scammers can get SSL certificates too
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You must also verify the domain name is correct
Key Point: A padlock means the connection is encrypted, but it doesn’t verify that you’re on the real Klever website. Always check both the padlock AND the exact domain name.
3. Verify the Domain Age and Registration
Phishing sites are often newly created. You can use WHOIS lookup tools to check when a domain was registered. If a supposedly established company’s website was registered just days or weeks ago, that’s suspicious. The official Klever website has been around for years.
How to Check Domain Age:
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Go to a WHOIS lookup website (like who.is, whois.com, or whois.domaintools.com)
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Enter the website URL you want to check
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Look at the “Registration Date” or “Created Date”
Example Comparison:
Legitimate Klever Website:
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Domain: klever.io
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Registration Date: Created several years ago (2017-2018)
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Registrar: Reputable company
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Registration Period: Usually registered for multiple years
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This matches Klever’s established history in the crypto space
Suspicious Phishing Site:
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Domain: klever-wallet-support.com
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Registration Date: Created 5 days ago
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Registrar: Budget registrar
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Registration Period: Only registered for 1 year
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Red Flag: Why would an “official” Klever site be brand new when Klever has been around for years?
Another Red Flag Example:
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Domain: klever-airdrop.io
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Registration Date: Created yesterday
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Expires: In 1 year
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This is clearly a scam - Klever wouldn’t create a new domain just for an airdrop
What to Look For:
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Newly registered domains (days, weeks, or a few months old) claiming to be official Klever sites are almost certainly fake
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Legitimate companies don’t constantly create new domains for their main services
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Be extra cautious if the domain was registered right before you received a suspicious message
4. Watch for Poor Quality Design and Content
While some phishing sites are sophisticated, many have telltale signs of being fake. Look for grammar and spelling errors, broken images or links, inconsistent branding or logos, unprofessional design elements, and missing or incomplete pages like Terms of Service or Privacy Policy.
Common Red Flags:
Grammar and Spelling Errors:
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“Welcome to Klever Walet” (misspelled)
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“Click here for recieve rewards” (poor grammar)
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“Your account have been locked” (incorrect)
Broken Elements:
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Images that don’t load (showing broken image icons)
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Links that lead to error pages or go nowhere
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Buttons that don’t work properly
Inconsistent Branding:
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Logo in wrong colors or low quality/blurry
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Different logo versions on different pages
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Wrong fonts that don’t match official Klever branding
Unprofessional Design:
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Text overlapping with images
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Misaligned buttons or forms
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Excessive urgent language: “ACT NOW!!!” or “LIMITED TIME!!!”
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Fake countdown timers creating false urgency
Missing Important Pages:
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No Terms of Service or Privacy Policy
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Missing “About Us” or contact information
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Footer links that don’t work or lead to blank pages
Remember: Legitimate companies like Klever invest in professional, polished websites. If something looks rushed, sloppy, or “off,” trust your instincts and don’t proceed.
5. Be Suspicious of Unsolicited Links
Never click on links from emails, text messages, social media DMs, or Telegram messages claiming to be from Klever support. These are almost always phishing attempts. Always navigate to the official website by typing the URL directly into your browser or using a trusted bookmark.
Common Scenarios:
Email Phishing:
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“Your Klever wallet requires immediate verification. Click here: https://klever-secure.com”
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“Congratulations! You’ve won 1000 KLV tokens. Claim now: [suspicious link]”
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Email looks official but the sender address is strange: support@klever-help.net (not the real domain)
Text Message (SMS) Scams:
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“KLEVER ALERT: Suspicious activity detected. Secure your account: [link]”
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“Your wallet will be locked in 24 hours. Verify here: [link]”
Social Media & Telegram:
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Someone impersonating Klever support DMs you: “Hello, I’m from Klever team. We need to verify your account.”
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Fake admin accounts in Telegram groups with similar names to real admins
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Messages like: “Click this link to participate in our exclusive airdrop”
Safe Practice:
DON’T: Click links in messages, even if they look official
DO:
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Type the official URL directly into your browser (e.g., klever.io)
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Use a bookmark you created yourself from the verified official website
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Contact Klever through official channels listed in the app to verify if the message was real
Remember: Real companies like Klever will never send you urgent messages with links asking you to verify your wallet or claim rewards. If you receive such a message, it’s a scam.
6. No Legitimate Site Will Ask for Your Seed Phrase
This is the golden rule: Klever will NEVER ask you to enter your 12 or 24-word seed phrase on any website, ever. If any website asks for your complete seed phrase, it is 100% a scam. Your seed phrase should only be entered into the Klever app itself when you’re recovering your wallet on your own device.
What is a Seed Phrase?
Your seed phrase (also called recovery phrase or backup phrase) is a list of 12 or 24 words that acts as the master key to your crypto wallet. Anyone who has your seed phrase has complete access to all your funds.
Example of a seed phrase:
"apple forest mountain river cloud ocean..."
(This is just an example - your actual seed phrase will be different and should never be shared)
The Golden Rule:
ONLY Enter Your Seed Phrase:
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In the official Klever app when setting up a new wallet
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In the official Klever app when recovering your wallet on a new device
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Nowhere else, ever
NEVER Enter Your Seed Phrase:
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On any website (even if it looks like Klever)
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In emails or messages to anyone
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In response to support requests
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On “verification” or “security check” pages
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To claim airdrops or rewards
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To “sync” or “connect” your wallet
Common Scam Examples:
Fake Support Site: “Enter your 12-word recovery phrase to unlock your wallet” → This is 100% a scam
Phishing Email: “Verify your Klever account by confirming your seed phrase” → Scam - don’t fall for it
Fake Airdrop: “Enter your recovery words to receive your airdrop tokens” → Never do this - it’s always a scam
Remember: Your seed phrase = Your money. Once someone has it, they can steal everything from your wallet instantly and permanently. There is no way to reverse or recover funds after they’re stolen. Klever support will NEVER ask for it, no matter what the situation is.
Common Phishing Scenarios in Crypto
Fake Support Sites
Scammers create fake support websites and promote them through ads or social media. They offer to “help” you recover your wallet or fix an issue, but they’re really just trying to steal your seed phrase.
Airdrop and Giveaway Scams
You receive a message about a special airdrop or giveaway that requires you to “verify” your wallet by connecting it to a website. These sites will drain your wallet once you connect.
Urgent Security Alerts
You get a message claiming your wallet has been compromised and you need to “secure it immediately” by visiting a link. This creates panic and makes you act without thinking.
Fake App Download Pages
Scammers create fake pages that look like official app stores or download pages, but the apps they distribute are malicious and designed to steal your credentials.
How to Stay Safe
Create a bookmark for the official Klever website and always use it. Never search for Klever on Google and click on ads, as scammers often buy ad space to promote fake sites. Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible. Keep your app updated through official app stores only (Google Play or Apple App Store). Never share your seed phrase, private keys, or password with anyone, including people claiming to be support staff.
When in doubt, contact Klever support through official channels before taking any action. You can verify official channels by checking Klever’s verified social media accounts or the contact information in the official app.
Official Klever Resources
Make sure you know the legitimate ways to access Klever services. Always access klever.io by typing it directly into your browser. The mobile app should only be downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. For support, use only the official support channels listed in the app or on the verified website.
What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Phished
If you suspect you’ve entered your seed phrase or private key on a fake site, act immediately. Transfer your funds to a new wallet with a new seed phrase as quickly as possible. Do not wait. Document everything, including the fake website URL and any communications you received. Report the phishing site to Klever support and relevant authorities. Never use that compromised wallet again.
A Final Word
Your seed phrase is the key to your crypto. Protecting it is entirely your responsibility - no one else can do it for you.
In crypto security, it’s better to be overly cautious than to lose everything. Take an extra 30 seconds to double-check a website before entering any information. Those 30 seconds could be the difference between keeping your funds safe and losing them forever.
Stay safe out there, and remember: when something feels off, it probably is. Always verify through official channels before proceeding.