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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 130 (from laksa180)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa130.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://consumer.ftc.gov/node/76589\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://consumer.ftc.gov/node/76589\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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But here’s what they all have in common\n–\nand what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back.\nSo if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever). \nIf you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at\nftc.gov\/complaint\n. For more information, check out\nWhat To Know About Cryptocurrency\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/node\/76589#main-content)\n\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/us_flag_small.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\nHere's how you know\n\n![Dot gov](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**The .gov means it’s official.**   \n Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.\n\n![Https](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**The site is secure.**   \n The **https:\/\/** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.\n\n- [Español](https:\/\/consumidor.ftc.gov\/)\n\n- [Report Fraud](https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/)\n- [Read Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n- [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=USFTCCONSUMER_8)\n- [Visit ftc.gov](https:\/\/ftc.gov\/)\n\nMenu\n\n![close](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/close.svg)\n\n## CFG: Main Menu Mega\n- Show\/hide Shopping and Donating menu items\n  ## Shopping and Donating\n  Make smart shopping decisions, know your rights, and solve problems when you shop or donate to charity.\n  \n  [View Shopping and Donating](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating)\n  ## Video\n  \n  ## Topics\n  ## Topics\n  - [Shopping](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/shopping)\n  - [For the Home](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/for-the-home)\n  - [Health](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/health)\n  - [Funerals](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/funerals)\n  - [Buying and Owning a Car](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/buying-and-owning-car)\n  - [Donating to Charity](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/donating-charity)\n  \n  ## Consumer Alerts\n  ### [How to make your World Cup experience scam free](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2026\/03\/how-make-your-world-cup-experience-scam-free)\n  March 17, 2026\n  \n  BCP Staff\n  \n  Excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the United States, Mexico, and Canada get ready to welcome thousands of fans for one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet — the FIFA World Cup! While die-hard fans are preparing to support their countrymen, scammers are looking to take advantage of the rush for tickets. Learn how to make your World Cup experience scam free.\n  \n  [View all Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n  \n  [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/qualify)\n- Show\/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items\n  ## Credit, Loans, and Debt\n  Learn about getting and using credit, borrowing money, and managing debt.\n  \n  [View Credit, Loans, and Debt](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-and-debt)\n  ## Video\n  \n  ## Topics\n  ## Topics\n  - [Credit and Debt](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-and-debt\/credit-and-debt)\n  - [Loans and Mortgages](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-and-debt\/loans-and-mortgages)\n  \n  ## Consumer Alerts\n  ### [Say “no, thanks” to unexpected offers to lower your credit card interest rate](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2026\/04\/say-no-thanks-unexpected-offers-lower-your-credit-card-interest-rate)\n  April 22, 2026\n  \n  BCP Staff\n  \n  If a company calls you unexpectedly and offers to help lower your credit card interest rate, say “no, thanks.” It’s probably a scammer hoping you’ll pay them for shortcuts that don’t really exist. Here’s how to spot and avoid scams that promise to help lower your credit card interest rate.\n  \n  [View all Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n  \n  [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/qualify)\n- Show\/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items\n  ## Jobs and Making Money\n  What to know when you're looking for a job or more education, or considering a money-making opportunity or investment.\n  \n  [View Jobs and Making Money](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money)\n  ## Video\n  \n  ## Topics\n  ## Topics\n  - [Money-Making Opportunities and Investments](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/money-making-opportunities-and-investments)\n  - [Jobs](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/jobs)\n  - [Education and Training](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/education-and-training)\n  \n  ## Consumer Alerts\n  ### [With people losing big to investment scams, learn how to spot and avoid them](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2026\/04\/people-losing-big-investment-scams-learn-how-spot-and-avoid-them)\n  April 16, 2026\n  \n  BCP Staff\n  \n  You might be interested in making money through investments. Who isn’t? So offers that promise big returns might draw your attention…and scammers know this. They use those promises and clever schemes to lure you in and, unfortunately, people are losing big money on investment scams. In fact, FTC data shows reports of more than \\$7.9 billion in losses to investment scams, with a median individual loss of more than \\$10,000 in 2025. Do you know how to spot and avoid investment scams?\n  \n  [View all Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n  \n  [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/qualify)\n- Show\/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items\n  ## Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts\n  What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams.\n  \n  [View Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-and-texts)\n  ## Video\n  \n  ## Topics\n  ## Topics\n  - [Unwanted Calls](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-and-texts\/unwanted-calls)\n  - [Unwanted Emails, Texts, and Mail](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-and-texts\/unwanted-emails-texts-and-mail)\n  \n  ## Consumer Alerts\n  ### [That text about a traffic violation is probably a scam](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2026\/04\/text-about-traffic-violation-probably-scam)\n  April 14, 2026\n  \n  BCP Staff\n  \n  Did you get a text with a picture of what looks like an official notice of a traffic hearing? You’re not alone. The FTC has seen a spike in reports about this text scam in the last month. It’s just the latest story of how scammers are trying to separate people from their money. Here’s how this scam works — and how to avoid it.\n  \n  [View all Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n  \n  [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/qualify)\n- Show\/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items\n  ## Identity Theft and Online Security\n  How to protect your personal information and privacy, stay safe online, and help your kids do the same.\n  \n  [View Identity Theft and Online Security](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security)\n  ## Video\n  \n  ## Topics\n  ## Topics\n  - [Identity Theft](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/identity-theft)\n  - [Online Privacy and Security](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/online-privacy-and-security)\n  - [Protecting Kids Online](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/protecting-kids-online)\n  \n  ## Consumer Alerts\n  ### [Say “no, thanks” to unexpected offers to lower your credit card interest rate](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2026\/04\/say-no-thanks-unexpected-offers-lower-your-credit-card-interest-rate)\n  April 22, 2026\n  \n  BCP Staff\n  \n  If a company calls you unexpectedly and offers to help lower your credit card interest rate, say “no, thanks.” It’s probably a scammer hoping you’ll pay them for shortcuts that don’t really exist. Here’s how to spot and avoid scams that promise to help lower your credit card interest rate.\n  \n  [View all Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n  \n  [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/qualify)\n- [Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/scams)\n- [Search](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/search)\n  Show\/hide Search menu items\n\n- [Español](https:\/\/consumidor.ftc.gov\/)\n\n- [Report Fraud](https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/)\n- [Read Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n- [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=USFTCCONSUMER_8)\n- [Visit ftc.gov](https:\/\/ftc.gov\/)\n\n## CFG: Main Navigation\n- [Shopping and Donating](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-donating)\n  Show\/hide Shopping and Donating menu items\n  - [Shopping](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/shopping)\n  - [For the Home](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/for-the-home)\n  - [Health](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/health)\n  - [Funerals](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/funerals)\n  - [Buying and Owning a Car](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/buying-and-owning-car)\n  - [Donating to Charity](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-and-donating\/donating-charity)\n- [Credit, Loans, and Debt](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-debt)\n  Show\/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items\n  - [Credit and Debt](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-and-debt\/credit-and-debt)\n  - [Loans and Mortgages](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/credit-loans-and-debt\/loans-and-mortgages)\n- [Jobs and Making Money](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-making-money)\n  Show\/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items\n  - [Money-Making Opportunities and Investments](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/money-making-opportunities-and-investments)\n  - [Jobs](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/jobs)\n  - [Education and Training](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/jobs-and-making-money\/education-and-training)\n- [Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-texts)\n  Show\/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items\n  - [Unwanted Calls](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-and-texts\/unwanted-calls)\n  - [Unwanted Emails, Texts, and Mail](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-and-texts\/unwanted-emails-texts-and-mail)\n- [Identity Theft and Online Security](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-online-security)\n  Show\/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items\n  - [Identity Theft](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/identity-theft)\n  - [Online Privacy and Security](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/online-privacy-and-security)\n  - [Protecting Kids Online](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/identity-theft-and-online-security\/protecting-kids-online)\n- [Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/scams)\n  Show\/hide Scams menu items\n  - [Gift Card Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/gift-card-scams)\n  - [Government and Business Impersonators](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/government-business-impersonators)\n  - [Phone Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/phone-scams)\n  - [Romance Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/romance-scams)\n  - [Scams Against Immigrants](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams\/scams-against-immigrants)\n  - [Scams Against Older Adults](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams\/scams-against-older-adults)\n  - [Scams Against Small Businesses](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams\/scams-against-small-businesses)\n  - [Wire Transfer Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams\/wire-transfer-scams)\n\nYesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using Bitcoin – a type of [cryptocurrency or digital money](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/what-know-about-cryptocurrency). [![](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/sites\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/files\/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/sites\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/files\/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)\n\nCryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they [pop up in many ways](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2019\/11\/scams-telling-you-pay-bitcoin-rise). Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to [blackmail](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2020\/04\/scam-emails-demand-bitcoin-threaten-blackmail) someone, [online chain referral schemes](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2018\/03\/bitcoin-online-chain-referral-illegal-scheme), or [bogus investment and business opportunities](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2018\/02\/know-risks-you-invest-cryptocurrencies). But here’s what they all have in common – and what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back.\n\nSo if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever).\n\nIf you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at [ftc.gov\/complaint](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/complaint). For more information, check out [What To Know About Cryptocurrency](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/what-know-about-cryptocurrency).\n\nSearch Terms\n\n[cryptocurrency](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/search-terms\/cryptocurrency)\n\n[online security](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/search-terms\/online-security)\n\n[scam](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/search-terms\/scam)\n\nTopics\n\n[Shopping and Donating](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/shopping-donating)\n\n[Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/unwanted-calls-emails-texts)\n\nScams\n\n[All Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams)\n\n[Avoiding and Reporting Scams](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/all-scams\/avoiding-reporting-scams)\n\n[Return to top](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/node\/76589#top)\n\nMenu\n\n## CFG: Footer Menu\n- [Feature Pages](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/features)\n- [Articles](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles)\n- [Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts)\n- [Videos](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/media)\n\n## CFG: Footer Menu Right\n- [Report Fraud](https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/)\n- [Get Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=USFTCCONSUMER_8)\n\n## CFG: Footer\n- [ftc.gov](https:\/\/ftc.gov\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/about-us)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/contact-us)\n- [Privacy and Notices](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/privacy-policy)\n- [FOIA](https:\/\/ftc.gov\/foia)\n- [Office of Inspector General](https:\/\/ftc.gov\/office-inspector-general)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using Bitcoin – a type of [cryptocurrency or digital money](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/what-know-about-cryptocurrency). [![](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/sites\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/files\/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/sites\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/files\/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)\n\nCryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they [pop up in many ways](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2019\/11\/scams-telling-you-pay-bitcoin-rise). Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to [blackmail](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2020\/04\/scam-emails-demand-bitcoin-threaten-blackmail) someone, [online chain referral schemes](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2018\/03\/bitcoin-online-chain-referral-illegal-scheme), or [bogus investment and business opportunities](https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2018\/02\/know-risks-you-invest-cryptocurrencies). But here’s what they all have in common – and what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back.\n\nSo if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever).\n\nIf you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at [ftc.gov\/complaint](https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/complaint). 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Avoiding a cryptocurrency scam | Consumer Advice

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Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

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Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using Bitcoin – a type of cryptocurrency or digital money . Cryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they pop up in many ways . Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to blackmail someone, online chain referral schemes , or bogus investment and business opportunities . But here’s what they all have in common – and what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back. So if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever). If you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint . For more information, check out What To Know About Cryptocurrency .

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[![](https://consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png) Cryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they [pop up in many ways](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/11/scams-telling-you-pay-bitcoin-rise). Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to [blackmail](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/04/scam-emails-demand-bitcoin-threaten-blackmail) someone, [online chain referral schemes](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/03/bitcoin-online-chain-referral-illegal-scheme), or [bogus investment and business opportunities](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/02/know-risks-you-invest-cryptocurrencies). But here’s what they all have in common – and what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back. So if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever). If you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at [ftc.gov/complaint](https://consumer.ftc.gov/complaint). For more information, check out [What To Know About Cryptocurrency](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency). 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Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using Bitcoin – a type of [cryptocurrency or digital money](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency). [![](https://consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png)](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/bitcoin_scams_blog_v1-01.png) Cryptocurrency scams are now a popular way for scammers to trick people into sending money. And they [pop up in many ways](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/11/scams-telling-you-pay-bitcoin-rise). Most crypto scams can appear as emails trying to [blackmail](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/04/scam-emails-demand-bitcoin-threaten-blackmail) someone, [online chain referral schemes](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/03/bitcoin-online-chain-referral-illegal-scheme), or [bogus investment and business opportunities](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/02/know-risks-you-invest-cryptocurrencies). But here’s what they all have in common – and what they have in common with yesterday’s Twitter hacks: A scammer wants you to send money, or make a payment, with Bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Once you do, your money is gone, and there’s generally no way to get it back. So if you see a tweet (or a text, email, or other message on social media) that tells you to pay with Bitcoin, you know that’s a scam. Other signs that something’s a scam? They might guarantee that you’ll make money (those guarantees are false); promise that you’ll double your money quickly (again, that’s always a fake promise); or say you’ll get free money in dollars or cryptocurrency (free money? Nope, not ever). If you spot a cryptocurrency scam, report it immediately to the FTC at [ftc.gov/complaint](https://consumer.ftc.gov/complaint). For more information, check out [What To Know About Cryptocurrency](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency).

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