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Beware of Fake Bitget Apps: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Beginner

2025-05-16 | 5m

Cryptocurrency is booming, but so are scams. One common trick these days is fake apps that look just like the official Bitget app. Once installed, these malicious apps can put your assets and personal data at risk. Here’s a simple guide to help you stay safe.

TL;DR

● Only download Bitget from official stores or the official website.

● Enable extra security like two-factor authentication to secure your Bitget account.

● Double-check wallet addresses before confirming transactions.

● Uninstall any fake apps right away and change your passwords.

● Report fake app scams to Bitget to help protect others.

How Scammers Trick You: Fake Apps, Real Risks

Fake apps are carefully designed to look just like the real Bitget app you find in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. They are created to fool people into thinking they are genuine, hence, it's not easy to identify.

When you download and install a fake app, scammers can try to steal your money or private information.

Step 1: Fake app downloads

Scammers make apps that look like the real Bitget app but are designed to steal your login details and funds. These fake apps usually appear on unofficial app stores, suspicious websites, or fake advertisements.

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Fake Bitget app from a shady website - do not download

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Fake apps normally mimic Bitget's name and logo

Step 2: Data theft

Once installed on your device, these fake apps can quickly cause significant losses. Fake apps secretly send your login information to malicious parties without you knowing. They can also steal other private data like your contacts, pictures, browsing history, location, crypto wallet addresses, and even your recovery phrase. Worse, they can sell the stolen data to other cybercriminals, exposing you to more attacks.

Step 3: Wallet address tricks

Moreover, fake apps can change your crypto wallet address during deposits or withdrawals and send your money to their own accounts.

Crypto wallet addresses are long and hard to remember, so scammers use this to trick you by replacing your address with a very similar one. The differences are small and easy to miss unless you look carefully.

Always check your wallet address twice before confirming any transaction to make sure your money goes to the right place.

How to Stay Safe

Here are some simple steps to avoid these scams:

1. Only Use Official Sources: Avoid links from social media or unknown sources.

Only download the Bitget app from the official website, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.

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2. Use Multi-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to your account. Even use some options like withdrawal address whitelisting and biometric authentication to secure your account.

Check out these 2 guides to secure your Bitget account:

Bitget User Guide: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

An Advanced Security Guide on Bitget

3. Carefully check the deposit address and withdrawal address

● Before sending any funds, at the confirmation page, always double-check your deposit/ withdrawal address to prevent fake apps from replacing your real address with a fraudulent address at this step.

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● Compare the withdrawal address with the one in your Bitget confirmation email to make sure they match.

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4. Avoid suspicious links: Do not click on suspicious links. If you are uncertain about the authenticity of a website, use our Official Verification Channel for verification.