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Beware of scam attempts

Our top tips on how to stay safe online, and how to spot common scams

Written by Robin Singh

In the past year, we have grown to be one of the most popular tax accounting platforms in the space and we're grateful to all our users who made this possible. However, with the increased visibility of our brand, we've noticed more attempts by nefarious actors to use our name in scam attempts.

🚨 Most common scam
If somebody claiming to work for Koinly contacts you and asks for money "to unfreeze your crypto", it's a scam and they're trying to steal your money.

Koinly and its employees will never

  1. 🚫 Ask you for your seed phrase.

    • ​Never share your seed/recovery phrase with anyone.

    • Anybody asking you for your seed phrase is a scammer.

    • If you provided your seed phrase to a 3rd party, you should consider your funds stolen/lost and your wallet permanently compromised.

  2. 🚫 Request any payment from you outside of our Plans page

    • Only pay for our plans via the "Plans" page in your account.

  3. 🚫 Request money to "activate" or "unfreeze" your account

    • We do not have any fees for unblocking accounts.

  4. 🚫 Ask you to fill out forms on 3rd party websites

    • Only contact us via our official channels - if you want to talk to us directly, use our in-app chat.

  5. 🚫 Ask you to send us coupon codes, Amazon gift cards, etc.

Koinly cannot

  1. ⛔ We can't withdraw your funds

    • We don't have access to your tokens/assets!

    • We have read-only permissions to your wallets.

  2. ⛔ We don't Store your funds

    • Our platform only shows funds stored on your wallets and exchanges.

    • We do not hold any funds ourselves.

  3. ⛔ We can't Certify funds exists

    • Koinly cannot be used as proof of your frozen funds

    • Since transactions can be added manually, just because they are in Koinly doesn't mean anything for their ownership

Known scam attempts

Below are some examples of scams our users reported:

  1. 🚨 SCAM: Unfreeze lost funds
    Someone is contacting you saying that they have found some lost funds in your dormant account and need you to pay an activation fee (or release fee) to withdraw it.

  2. 🚨 SCAM: Pay to work for Koinly
    Someone is contacting you claiming they are a recruiter for Koinly and needs you to send some crypto to their wallet to proceed with your application.

  3. 🚨SCAM: Google Form support
    Someone posted a link to a Google Form in our forum or feedback portal, claiming that this is how you can contact our support

  4. 🚨SCAM: Compliance check
    You receive an email asking you to perform a "Reconciliation check", claiming it's a new compliance requirement

All the scenarios above are scams meant to steal your money. If in doubt, please always confirm the legitimacy of a message via our official channels.

Fake apps & websites – how to spot and report them 🚨

We actively monitor and report fake Koinly apps and websites. If you spot one, reporting it helps us and the app stores take it down faster.

How to spot a fake Koinly app or site

Watch out for any of the following red flags:

  • ❌ Requests for wallet seed phrases or private keys

  • ❌ Requests for payment outside the official Koinly app or website

  • ❌ Poor grammar, misspellings, or slightly incorrect branding

  • ❌ Developer name that isn’t Koinly on the App Store or Google Play

  • ❌ Promises of guaranteed refunds, profits, or “official” support chats

If you noticed any of the above - this is not a real Koinly app/website, it's a scam app created to steal your funds.

If you found a fake app

If you come across a suspected fake app or website, please do both of the following:

1️⃣ Report fake app to Koinly

This helps us track scams and follow up directly with Apple or Google. When contacting us, please include, if possible:

  • App store link (Apple App Store or Google Play) or website URL

  • App name and developer name

  • Screenshots (if available)

2️⃣ Report fake app directly

User reports help trigger faster reviews and removals.

Apple App Store:

  1. Open the app’s listing

  2. Scroll down → tap Report a Problem

  3. Select Scam or Fraud

Google Play Store:

  1. Open the app’s listing

  2. Tap the three-dot menu → Flag as inappropriate

  3. Select Scam or deceptive behaviour

Official Koinly apps

You can always find links to our only official mobile apps here:

General tips to stay safe online

  • If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

  • Don’t click on suspicious links or attachments in emails or messages.

  • Verify senders before sharing personal or financial information.

  • Look for spelling errors and urgency—scammers often try to rush you.

  • Keep your devices updated—regularly update your operating system, apps, and antivirus software.

  • Enable automatic updates whenever possible.

  • Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions; use a VPN if needed.

  • Be mindful of what you post on social media—oversharing can put you at risk.

  • Download apps only from official stores (Google Play, Apple App Store) and verify the developer.

  • Never rush—stop and think. If unsure, ask someone for advice.

In short:

  1. ✋ Stop

  2. 🤨 Think

  3. 🙋 Confirm/ask


If ever in doubt, please reach out via our official channels.

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