What to Check Before Sending Crypto

Address, network, fees and test transfers: a practical checklist before any crypto transfer.

What should you verify before sending crypto?

Check that the address came from a trusted source, compare it character by character after pasting, confirm the network is the same on both sides, review the fee, and send a small test first for larger amounts. Confirmed blockchain transfers cannot be reversed.

1. Where did the address come from?

Scammers impersonate businesses on WhatsApp, Instagram and Telegram. Only use an address that arrives through a channel you have verified. LeBaCoin only sends receiving addresses from +961 79 314 882 (Sin El Fil) and +961 81 127 999 (Jbeil).

2. Compare the address after pasting

Some malware replaces a copied address with the attacker's address. After pasting, compare at least the first and last six characters with the original. Do not type addresses by hand.

3. Match the network

Bitcoin (BTC): Bitcoin network. USDT: TRC20 (addresses start with T), ERC20 or BEP20 (both start with 0x). Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum network. Solana (SOL): Solana network. ERC20 and BEP20 addresses look identical, so a wrong-network transfer between them may go through and be hard or impossible to recover. See USDT networks explained.

4. Check the fee and the amount received

Network fees vary with activity. Some exchanges deduct the fee from the amount you send, so the recipient gets less than you entered. Check the final amount on the confirmation screen.

5. Use a test transfer for larger amounts

Send a small amount first and wait for the recipient to confirm it arrived. It costs one extra fee but removes most of the risk from a large transfer.

6. Never share your seed phrase

No legitimate business needs your seed phrase or private key. Anyone who asks for it is trying to take your funds. Read more in crypto security basics and choosing a crypto wallet.

What should I verify before sending crypto?

Verify the receiving address character by character, confirm the network matches on both sides, check the source of the address, review the network fee, and consider a small test transfer for larger amounts.

Can a crypto transfer be reversed?

No. Once a transfer is confirmed on the blockchain it cannot be reversed by the sender, so checks must happen before you send.

What is a test transfer?

A small amount sent first to confirm the address and network work. Once the recipient confirms it arrived, you send the rest.

How do I recognise a genuine LeBaCoin address?

LeBaCoin only sends receiving addresses from its official numbers, +961 79 314 882 and +961 81 127 999. LeBaCoin never asks for seed phrases or private keys.

Sin El Fil: +961 79 314 882 | Jbeil: +961 81 127 999 | WhatsApp