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Protect yourself from phishing attempts

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Phishing campaigns may circulate by impersonating Waltio or claiming to “work with us”. The goal is often to push you to act urgently (click a link, share information, approve an action).

💡 You’re safe as long as you don’t approve anything. If you’re unsure, stay calm and verify through our official channels.

Best practices

  • If you have doubts, don’t click a link received by message.

  • Never share: your password, financial and personal information, verification codes (MFA), email/SMS codes, your private key, or your recovery phrase (seed).

  • Use your usual access: type the website address in your browser (or use bookmarks) rather than following a link.

  • If you’re unsure, contact us via the website chatbot or by email at [email protected].

  • Check the security code displayed at the bottom of Waltio emails.

💡 Keep in mind that Waltio does not and has never had your phone number, as well as your first and last name. We will never contact you by phone.

Q&A

1) What is phishing?

Phishing is a fraud attempt aimed at obtaining sensitive information (logins, codes, personal data) or getting you to approve an action (payment, login, authorization) by pretending to be a trusted service.

It can take the form of:

  • an email,

  • an SMS,

  • a phone call,

  • or a message on social media.

2) How can I recognize an attempt to impersonate Waltio?

No single sign is perfect, but these clues are common:

  • Urgent tone: “account blocked”, “immediate action”, “final reminder”.

  • Unusual request: “send your code”, “confirm the login”, “share your seed”.

  • A link that looks like Waltio but with a slight variation.

  • A message offering “support” outside the usual channels (unsolicited WhatsApp/Telegram contact, a pushy “advisor”).

3) What information will Waltio never ask you for?

To avoid any ambiguity, Waltio will never ask you for:

  • your password,

  • your verification codes (email, SMS, 2FA),

  • your private key or recovery phrase (seed),

  • to transfer your funds,

  • to “secure your account” by approving an operation requested by a third party,

  • to pay your taxes “through Waltio” (Waltio helps you calculate/file, but does not collect tax payments),

  • your exchange login credentials: Waltio works through supported methods (read-only API keys, history files, public addresses).

4) Can Waltio contact me by phone?

No: Waltio does not initiate phone calls. Waltio does not and has never had your phone number.

If someone calls you claiming to be “Waltio” (or a “Waltio partner”) and asks you to take actions or share sensitive information, it’s fraud.

5) How can I verify that an email really comes from Waltio?

Waltio includes a security code in its emails: a list of words unique to your account.

  1. Find the security code at the bottom of the email.

  2. Compare it with the one shown in your account (Profile / Preferences).

  3. If the email has no code or the code doesn’t match, don’t click anything and report it to [email protected].

6) What should I do if I’m unsure?

You’re safe as long as you don’t approve anything.

  1. Don’t reply to the message.

  2. Don’t open links/attachments.

  3. Open a new tab and go to waltio.com.

  4. Contact us via the chat or by email: [email protected].

7) I clicked a link / shared information: what should I do?

Don’t panic: the important thing is to act quickly, step by step.

  • If you entered your password: change it immediately and enable/strengthen MFA.

  • If you shared a code (email/SMS/2FA): consider it compromised; change your access and contact support.

  • If you shared a private key / seed: secure your assets as soon as possible (e.g., transfer to a new secure wallet).

  • Report it to law enforcement.

  • Contact Waltio: [email protected].

8) What is Waltio doing on its side?

We are working to:

  • quickly report phone numbers and domain names impersonating our company,

  • provide ways to verify the authenticity of our communications (security code),

  • handle reports and continuously improve our protection measures.

What scams look like in practice

Typical scenario #1: the “security support” call from Waltio, Google, or an exchange

You receive a call or an SMS telling you that suspicious activity was detected on your account or that your APIs have been compromised following a security incident.

They explain that your funds are at risk and that you must act immediately. They guide you step by step to perform a “protective” action.

Conclusion: it’s always a scam.

Typical scenario #2: the “official” email that isn’t

You receive an email that looks exactly like an official one. Serious tone, logo, signature, sometimes even your first name.

They ask you to click a link or log in quickly.

Conclusion: the appearance of an email proves nothing.

Typical scenario #3: the fake support channel

A private message on Telegram, WhatsApp, or X offers to help. The account may look credible, sometimes with fake reviews or fake badges.

Conclusion: no serious support team operates via DMs.

Need help?

Contact: [email protected] or the chat (bubble at the bottom-right of the website).

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