# \[Important\] Education for Cardano Newbie - Don't fall for a Scam! **URL:** \ **Category:** Education\ **Tags:** security, cardano, scam, education, newbie\ **Created:** [17 March 2021 08:54 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953 "2021-03-17T08:54:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2021 08:54 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/1 "2021-03-17T08:54:18Z")
Once more, _ **DO NOT FALL FOR A SCAM** _ (Youtube, unofficial Daedalus/Yoroi wallet, Twitter, etc.) - _“You **DO NOT** get something for **NOTHING** ”_ - “Use your **COMMON SENSE** ” - “If you give **YOUR** money to **SOMEONE** else, they **WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK** ” Please watch this dedicated video created by [Charles Hoskinson](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJiqEvUZxT6isIaXK7RXTg) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/uploads/cardano/original/3X/e/2/e29b253275e8bcfebe84f6e59defd8af7a22aa97.jpeg "Giveaway Scams") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Wo6tjqef0) ---
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [18 March 2021 07:09 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/2 "2021-03-18T07:09:43Z")
Due to FOMO, I hope that lots of Cardano newcomers read this. Please, watch the video & do not be _ **"GREEDY"** _ **"Do not fall for a scam! There is no giveaway!"** First thing first, **protect your wallet** , read this article below from IOHK > **[Preventing loss of ada](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010477234-Preventing-loss-of-ada-)** > > Keeping your ada safe is a top priority when using Daedalus wallet. Loss of access to ada in your wallet as well as the chance of unauthorized transfer from your wallet (theft/hacking) can be reduc... ---
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [22 March 2021 19:19 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/3 "2021-03-22T19:19:58Z")
Once more, do not fall for a scam. Please watch Charles’ video. → for newbie in crypto or Cardano - _“You **DO NOT** get something for **NOTHING** ”_ - “Use your **COMMON SENSE** ” - “If you give **YOUR** money to **SOMEONE** else, they **WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK** ” ---
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [9 May 2021 07:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/4 "2021-05-09T07:27:00Z")
Read this again! IMPORTANT Once more, _ **DO NOT FALL FOR A SCAM** _ (Youtube, unofficial Daedalus/Yoroi wallet, Twitter, etc.) - _“You **DO NOT** get something for **NOTHING** ”_ - “Use your **COMMON SENSE** ” - “If you give **YOUR** money to **SOMEONE** else, they **WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK** ” ---
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [15 May 2021 12:59 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/5 "2021-05-15T12:59:43Z")
Read this again! IMPORTANT Once more, _ **DO NOT FALL FOR A SCAM** _ (Youtube, unofficial Daedalus/Yoroi wallet, Twitter, etc.) - _“You **DO NOT** get something for **NOTHING** ”_ - “Use your **COMMON SENSE** ” - “If you give **YOUR** money to **SOMEONE** else, they **WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK** ” ---
**Author:** ![andreassosilo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/andreassosilo/32/32024_2.png) [@andreassosilo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/andreassosilo)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2021 05:41 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/important-education-for-cardano-newbie-dont-fall-for-a-scam/53953/6 "2021-05-20T05:41:39Z")
Due to FOMO, I hope that lots of Cardano newcomers read this. Please, watch the video & do not be _ **"GREEDY"** _ **"Do not fall for a scam! There is no giveaway!"** First thing first, **protect your wallet** , read this article below from IOHK > **[Preventing loss of ada](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010477234-Preventing-loss-of-ada-)** > > Keeping your ada safe is a top priority when using Daedalus wallet. Loss of access to ada in your wallet as well as the chance of unauthorized transfer from your wallet (theft/hacking) can be reduc...