Top 3 Beginner Mistakes When Buying Cryptocurrency

New to crypto? A few simple habits can save you from losing money to phishing, wrong addresses, or rushed decisions. Here are the top 3 mistakes and how to avoid them.

Quick Tip

Before every send: check the first and last 4 characters of the address and confirm the network (e.g. TRC-20 vs ERC-20). One wrong character = funds gone.

1. Falling for phishing

Scammers send fake emails, messages, or create sites that look like your exchange or wallet. They ask you to �verify� your account or �claim� a bonus � and steal your login or seed phrase. Never click links from emails or DMs. Always type the official URL yourself or use a bookmarked link. No real support will ask for your seed phrase or password.

2. Not checking the receiving address

Crypto addresses are long and easy to mistype or copy wrongly. If you send to the wrong address, the transaction is usually irreversible. Always compare the full address (or at least first and last 4�6 characters) between the casino cashier and your wallet. Use copy-paste, then double-check. Avoid typing by hand.

3. Sending on the wrong network

USDT (and other tokens) exist on multiple networks (TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20, etc.). Sending USDT on ERC-20 to an address that expects TRC-20 can mean lost funds. The casino tells you which network to use � match it exactly in your wallet before confirming.

Checklist before you send

Use this as a quick reference so you don�t skip a step.

Check	Why it matters
Address matches (first/last 4 chars)	Wrong address = permanent loss
Network matches (TRC-20, ERC-20, etc.)	Wrong network = funds not credited or lost
You�re on the real site (no phishing)	Fake site can steal login or seed
Amount and currency correct	Avoid sending 1000 instead of 100