🛡️ How to Secure Your Pi Wallet from Scams and Phishing
How to protect your Pi Wallet from scams and phishing – As Pi Network advances into the Open Network phase, protecting your Pi Wallet is more critical than ever. With blockchain’s irreversible nature, a single mistake—like entering your wallet passphrase into a fake site—can lead to permanent loss of your Pi.
Top Warning: Never Share Your Wallet Passphrase
The official Pi Wallet is ONLY accessible at wallet.pinet.com within the Pi Browser. If any other website or app asks for your wallet passphrase, it’s a scam. Entering your secret key into a fraudulent site puts your entire Pi balance at immediate and irreversible risk.
Keep in mind, the Pi Browser functions like any browser (e.g., Chrome or Safari). It’s up to you, the Pioneer, to verify that you are on the correct domain before entering sensitive info.
How to Identify the Official Pi Wallet
To help avoid phishing traps, the authentic Pi Wallet in the Pi Browser includes:
- A purple navigation bar
- A Pi logo with the Core Team branding
- A secure URL:
wallet.pinet.com
Scammers might try to imitate the Pi Wallet, but they cannot replicate the official design, colors, and verified domain.
Be Vigilant on Social Media and Ads
Phishing scams often appear through:
- Fake websites
- Misleading advertisements
- Impersonated email addresses
- Fraudulent mobile apps
Never trust unsolicited messages, even if they appear professional. Always confirm URLs, email sources, and app listings via the Pi Safety Center.
Private Means Private: Your Passphrase is Yours Alone
No Core Team member will ever ask for your:
- Wallet passphrase
- Account password
- 2FA codes
- Personal authentication details
The Pi Core Team does not make direct phone calls to Pioneers, and will never request sensitive info through unofficial channels.
What to Trust for 2FA and Migration
If you’re completing wallet migration with 2FA, only trust emails sent from official Pi Network addresses like:
noreply@pi.email
Verifying sender authenticity is crucial. If in doubt, refer to Pi Network’s official communications or the Pi Safety Center. Share “How to protect your Pi Wallet from scams and phishing” with your friends and help them protect their wallets.
