About the Chain Scam Index desk

"Chain Scam Index" is a pen-name desk

First, the most important thing up front: Chain Scam Index is the pen-name of an editorial desk, not the personal brand of one named expert. The byline you see on the site, "Chain Scam Index desk", stands for the group of people responsible for the content, not some public figure. We won't hang a string of titles, degrees or credentials here to vouch for ourselves — that isn't the point of this site. The content is.

Why a pen-name

For security and anti-scam content, keeping the author's identity separate is a common and reasonable choice. What we write names specific scam tactics and steps on some people's business, so running under a pen-name is a practical way to keep the "content" and the "person" apart.

To be clear, though: a pen-name does not mean dodging responsibility. If something is wrong or out of date, we still have to correct it and log it in our corrections record, and the corrections inbox is public. Anonymity is a choice about identity; the responsibility is undiminished.

What we do and don't do

The scope is narrow, and we keep it that way on purpose:

• We do: catalogue cryptocurrency-related scam tactics (fake support, fake addresses, fake wallets, fake airdrops, pig-butchering and so on), explaining what each looks like, why people fall for it, how you can verify it yourself, and some settings and tools for protecting yourself.
• We don't: give any investment advice. We won't tell you what to buy, when to enter, or which coin will go up. Any "guaranteed profit" or "copy my trades" line is itself one of the scam traits we're calling out — so of course we won't be saying it either.

In other words, we talk about "how not to get scammed", not "how to make money". We hold that line firmly.

Editorial principles

• Plain language. Anti-scam content written like legal clauses is content no one reads. We try to explain the mechanics in everyday terms, because once you understand it you can block it.
• Show the catch, don't scaremonger. For each tactic we try to point out "where it traps you", so you come away with a reusable rule of judgement rather than a pile of frightening anecdotes.
• No hard-coded interfaces. Exchange and tool menus and button names change often, so we don't write "click the third one"; we tell you what to watch for and what should make you stop, using whatever official interface is in front of you at the time.
• No invented stories, no fabricated data. We don't make up victim stories, and we don't pile on statistics and timings that look precise but can't be backed up.

How we check facts

We're picky about "sources":

• Anything about an exchange's or wallet's features and rules follows its official announcements, official help centre and official documentation.
• Anything about on-chain facts (addresses, contracts, approvals, transactions) follows independently verifiable on-chain records such as block explorers.
• Anything about protocol-level concepts (for example how a token approval works) cites neutral technical documentation such as ethereum.org.
• Every entry carries a "last checked" date. Features and pages change; the date tells you when this information was verified, so after a while, go back to the official page and confirm again.

We deliberately avoid citing unverifiable second-hand claims, marketing copy or "insider" tips of unknown origin. If we can't find a source, we'd rather not write it.

Corrections and contact

If you find something wrong, out of date, or have more accurate official information, email [email protected]. We'll check it, correct it, and log the date in our corrections record. Other ways to reach us are on the contact page.

Recent updates

2026-06-15: Chain Scam Index launched, with scam-tactic entries, self-check tools and compliance pages. Later content changes and corrections will be logged in the corrections record.