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Recognizing the Misuse of CertiK's Brand

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Scammers misuse CertiK’s name by creating fake audit certificates, impersonating employees, and offering fraudulent recovery services. This often leads to significant financial losses for victims.

Misuse of CertiK’s Brand for Fraud

Phishing sites and fraudulent certificates claim that projects have passed CertiK audits, creating false trust among investors who believe these projects have been vetted.

Fake CertiK Audits

Projects falsely claiming CertiK audits lure investors in, only to execute exit scams that leave victims with substantial losses. An example includes the Lymex scam, which falsely claimed to have a CertiK audit and caused $300,000 in losses.

Fake Audit Exit Scams

Fraudsters create fake CertiK employee profiles on LinkedIn and social platforms to offer fake services or trick individuals into transferring funds to their wallets. They also impersonate real CertiK employees to falsely broker deals.

Employee Impersonations

Scammers promise to help victims recover lost funds from previous crypto scams, demanding upfront fees and providing false hope. They often request personal identification, which can later be used for other scams.

Falsified Recovery Services

Confirm all CertiK audits and KYC-verified projects through Skynet. If a project isn't listed there, it's likely a false claim. 

Protection Measure 1 - Validate Audit on Skynet

Verify the legitimacy of CertiK representatives through the Employee Verification tool or by reaching out to moderators/admins on Telegram or Discord.

Protective Measure 2 - Employee Verification on CertiK.com

Be cautious of unsolicited offers, particularly those demanding upfront fees for recovery services. Always use known communication channels to verify the legitimacy of any service.

Protective Measure 3 - Stay Cautious

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Send them your crypto wallet seed phrase


Verify their credentials using CertiK’s Employee Verification tool

Follow them on all social media platforms