4 Crypto Scams: Wixlars, Payspex, FinCompound & SpaceWong
Author: Trend Micro
Four crypto scam websites have popped up recently and many people are wondering if they’re legit. The short answer is no, all four websites are scam sites, designed to steal your crypto, money, and sensitive credentials. For the full story, keep on reading.
Wixlars Scam & Payspex Scam
These two sites (just like the other two on this list) are essentially carbon copies of each other. Here’s what they look like:
Wixlars Scam
Payspex Scam
Interestingly, Wixlars[.]com and Payspex[.]com are copies of three other scam crypto sites we’ve written about before. And just like those other three sites, you’ll want to steer clear of both Wixlars[.]com and Payspex[.]com.
FinCompound Scam & SpaceWong Scam
Although these platforms claim to take a “privacy-first approach”, both FinCompound[.]com and SpaceWong[.]com are fake, malicious crypto platforms looking to deceive unsuspecting victims. Check below for screenshots of both sites. Note how other than the slight difference in colors, they’re identical:
FinCompound Scam
SpaceWong Scam
Just like the other two sites on this list, these are two more bogus crypto platforms you need to stay well away from!
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