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Security8 min readApril 19, 2026

Honeypot Token Checker: How to Detect Honeypot Scams Before Buying

Honeypot tokens let you buy but won't let you sell. Learn how to check any token before you lose your money. Free honeypot detector for all EVM chains.

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Guide6 min readApril 19, 2026

How to Check and Revoke Token Approvals to Protect Your Wallet

Unlimited token approvals are how wallets get drained. Learn how to find risky approvals and revoke them before it's too late.

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Warning7 min readApril 19, 2026

Random Token in Your Wallet? How to Check if an Airdrop Is a Scam

Got a token you never bought? It might be a trap. Learn how to tell real airdrops from scams and what to do if you find one.

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Guide5 min readApril 7, 2026

How to Check if a Crypto Wallet is Safe Before Sending Money

Learn the 5 steps to verify any Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana wallet address before you send crypto. Avoid scams, phishing, and sanctioned wallets.

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Security7 min readApril 5, 2026

Top 10 Crypto Scams in 2026 and How to Avoid Them

From fake airdrops to approval phishing — here are the most common crypto scams this year and how CryptoGuard helps you detect them before it's too late.

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Education4 min readApril 3, 2026

What Are OFAC Sanctions and Why Should Crypto Users Care?

The US Treasury OFAC sanctions list includes crypto wallets. Interacting with sanctioned addresses can have legal consequences. Here's what you need to know.

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Education6 min readApril 1, 2026

Tornado Cash Sanctions Explained: What Crypto Users Need to Know

Tornado Cash was sanctioned by OFAC. If your wallet ever interacted with it, you could be at risk. Here's what happened and how to check if you're affected.

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Guide5 min readMarch 29, 2026

How to Verify a Wallet Before Buying NFTs: A Safety Guide

Fake collections, wash trading, stolen NFTs — the NFT space is full of risks. Learn how to check a seller's wallet before you buy.

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Guide4 min readMarch 25, 2026

Bitcoin Wallet Checker: How to Scan Any BTC Address for Risks

A step-by-step guide to scanning Bitcoin wallet addresses for scams, sanctions, and suspicious activity using CryptoGuard.

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Guide5 min readMarch 20, 2026

Free Ethereum Wallet Scanner — Check Any ETH Address Instantly

How to scan Ethereum wallets for phishing contracts, approval exploits, and honeypots. Free tool with instant results.

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Guide4 min readMarch 18, 2026

Solana Wallet Checker — How to Verify SOL Addresses for Scams

The Solana ecosystem has unique scam types. Learn how to verify SOL wallet addresses before transacting.

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Security6 min readMarch 15, 2026

Is This Wallet a Scam? 7 Red Flags to Look For

Not sure if a crypto wallet is legitimate? Here are 7 warning signs that indicate a wallet might be involved in fraud.

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Education5 min readMarch 12, 2026

Crypto Wallet Risk Score Explained — How CryptoGuard Rates Wallets

What does a risk score of 72 mean? Learn how CryptoGuard calculates wallet risk scores and what each level means for your safety.

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