SECURITY EDUCATION CENTER

Knowledge Is Your
Best Protection

Learn to spot scams, understand threats, and keep your Pi tokens safe.

Security Knowledge Quiz

Question 1 of 5Score: 0

You receive a message promising 100 free Pi tokens. What should you do?

Common Scam Patterns

Fake Wallet Sites

Sites that mimic wallet.pi.net to steal your passphrase

Red Flags:

Slightly different URLAsks for 24-word phrasePoor spelling/grammar

Example:

wallet-pi.net, pi-wallet.net (Real: wallet.pi.net)

Airdrop Scams

Promises of free Pi tokens in exchange for credentials

Red Flags:

Too good to be true offersUrgency tacticsRequires wallet login

Example:

Claim 628 Pi for Pi2Day! (Fake celebration)

Phishing Messages

Direct messages claiming to be from Pi Network support

Red Flags:

Asks for passphraseUnsolicited contactCreates urgency

Example:

Your account will be deleted unless you verify now

Fake Exchanges

Fraudulent sites offering to trade Pi tokens

Red Flags:

Not on official listRequires deposit firstUnrealistic prices

Example:

Trade Pi for 10x market value! (Too good to be true)

Security Best Practices

Always verify URLs

Double-check you're on the real minepi.com or wallet.pi.net

Never share your passphrase

Your 24-word recovery phrase should be kept completely private

Enable two-factor authentication

Add an extra layer of security to your Pi Network account

Use Safeπ before clicking

Scan links with our tool before visiting suspicious sites

Report suspicious activity

Help the community by reporting scams you encounter

Stay informed

Follow official Pi Network channels for security updates

Real Scam Case Studies

The Pi2Day Airdrop Scam (2025)

Scammers created fake websites 2pidays.net and 2pidays.us claiming to give away 628 Pi tokens for Pi Network's "6th birthday." Over 140 Facebook ads promoted this scam.

Passphrase TheftSocial Media Campaign

Fake Wallet Phishing (Ongoing)

Sites like wallet-pi.net and pi-wallet.net clone the official wallet interface. Users enter their 24-word phrase thinking they're on wallet.pi.net, and scammers drain their accounts instantly.

URL SpoofingCredential Theft

Fake DEX Trading Sites (2025)

Fraudulent decentralized exchanges like minepidex.com promised to trade Pi tokens at inflated prices. Users sent Pi but never received anything in return.

Fake ExchangeDeposit Theft