ScamLens
Crypto Exchange Check

Fake exchanges are usually easier to spot from the money flow than from the marketing copy

Many fake exchanges imitate well-known brands, push users toward fake apps, and route deposits through specific wallets or OTC instructions. The problems usually show up when withdrawals are attempted.

Quick Answer

Quick answer: if the exchange uses unusually private funding paths, handles support only in chat apps, or keeps demanding money before withdrawals, do not continue using it.

The domain looks similar to a known exchange but is not the official primary domain
You are told to send money to a personal wallet, support wallet, or OTC intermediary address
Support only handles funding or withdrawals through Telegram, Discord, or WhatsApp chats

High-Priority Red Flags

  • The domain looks similar to a known exchange but is not the official primary domain
  • You are told to send money to a personal wallet, support wallet, or OTC intermediary address
  • Support only handles funding or withdrawals through Telegram, Discord, or WhatsApp chats
  • When an account is “frozen,” the only offered solution is another payment

If You Already Paid or Shared Details

  • Record deposit addresses, transaction hashes, support handles, app links, and the domain immediately
  • Do not send more money for “unfreezing,” KYC upgrades, or compliance release fees
  • Move the website, wallets, and claimed company into the ScamLens checking and reporting paths

Suggested Verification Sequence

Breaking the decision into site, company, and payment-path checks is more reliable than judging by homepage copy alone.

Verify the domain and brand first

Check whether this is the official domain, whether it was reached through a private chat, and whether it resembles a known exchange too closely.

Review the deposit and withdrawal path next

Legitimate exchanges tend to use standardized funding and support flows, not ad hoc chats and personal-wallet instructions.

Then inspect the company and public reputation

Use a company investigation and user evidence to see whether the operation looks real and sustainable.

Use ScamLens to Verify the Case

Check the exchange website

Start by verifying the domain and impersonation risk.

Start here

Report a crypto scam

Submit the platform, wallets, and transaction details through the crypto report flow.

Start here

View the crypto recovery guide

If funds were already sent, preserve the on-chain evidence and exchange touchpoints first.

Start here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the clearest difference between a fake and a real exchange?
The money flow is often the clearest clue. Fake exchanges usually make deposits easy and withdrawals progressively harder.
Can I judge safety from app-store screenshots alone?
No. You still need to check the domain, wallet paths, support behavior, and company background.
A friend or mentor recommended the exchange. Does that make it safer?
No. Scam networks often rely on referrals, groups, and authority figures to build false trust.

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