A Brigada reader recently reminded us how easy it is to run into trouble online — which makes it all the more important to know where to check before you trust. Two websites can help you do some quick due diligence: (click “Read more” to check them out.)

Chainabuse (https://chainabuse.com/) is a reporting and research tool focused on blockchain-related activity. You can:

  • Report suspicious transactions, wallet addresses, or platforms

  • Search existing reports to spot patterns of abuse

  • Learn from real cases submitted by others

Trustpilot (https://trustpilot.com/) offers user reviews across a wide range of companies — not just crypto. Before engaging with a new service, platform, or opportunity, you can:

  • Read firsthand experiences from other users

  • Identify recurring complaints or warning signs

  • Get a broader sense of a company’s reputation

Neither site is perfect, but together they provide a helpful starting point for checking things out before you commit time, money, or trust.

It might be worth bookmarking both — and passing them along to others who could benefit. (Thanks, Jaime!)