Cex.io Cryptocurrency Scam
How we scored cex.io
What is Cex?
Cex.io is classified as a cryptocurrency scam source. Similar domains often advertise fake token sales, copy-trading profits, or "guaranteed" staking yields.
Typical fraud flow: social proof first, wallet connect second, irreversible transfer last. Once funds move on-chain, recovery is usually unlikely.
Never share seed phrases, never approve unknown wallet permissions, and verify project details from official channels before funding.
Is cex.io safe?
— Unfortunately, not likely.
🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as cryptocurrency scam.
cex.io has a blacklist warning and a 10/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.
What are the risks of cex.io?
This website shows characteristics commonly associated with cryptocurrency scams, including suspicious payment methods and unrealistic promises.
Why is cex.io marked "Cryptocurrency Scam"?
Gridinsoft evaluates cex.io, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Low SmartCustomer Score, Blacklisted, Low Scamadviser Score), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (23206 reviews). We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
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Cex Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
This website references cryptocurrency transactions or educational content related to digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other blockchain-based currencies.
Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.
The cex.io website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.
The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.
cex.io shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.
This site has a low SmartCustomer score (2.1) based on 19 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified cex.io as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.
Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @cex_io (This site) (1,859,390 followers, 305 following, 24,488 posts, listed 820 times, since 2013, ID badge).
Ownership verification confirms that cex.io controls the LinkedIn page This site (566,391 followers, 227 LinkedIn employees, company size 51-200 employees, founded 2013, industry: Financial Services, headquarters: London, England).
This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.
This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.
cex.io has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.
Provider warnings: 3/30 Cryptocurrency Scam
This section shows what trusted security sources say about this site.
A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.
If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.
Cex.io blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 20, 2026
Domain Information
Technical Details
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Content Analysis
Security Analysis
How to block Cex.io?
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Exclusion
If you believe cex.io is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:
- Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
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