Edited By
Luca Rossi
Amid the ongoing distribution of cryptocurrency claims, confusion arises as Celsius creditors face a surge in phishing attempts. With many questioning the authenticity of the recent communication, the crypto community is on high alert.
Celsius Network, once a prominent crypto platform, declared bankruptcy in July 2022. Since February 2024, partial distributions from claims have been made, and most recently, the Third Distribution was announced on August 19, 2025. This has led to a recent uptick in suspicious emails claiming legitimacy.
Many in the communityβcreditors and even non-creditorsβhave reported receiving emails that appear to be from Celsius but are in fact phishing attempts. "If you never had a Celsius account, then you're not a Celsius creditor," warns one user. The emails are designed to look official and often use misleading links to scam sites.
across thousands of emails. This code does not provide access to the real Celsius Claims Portal. If you input this code on a fraudulent site, you risk losing your crypto assets through non-custodial wallet connections.
For actual Celsius creditors, clarifications have been made regarding eligibility for the Third Distribution. Users emphasize that not everyone will receive these funds. In fact, many who had Convenience Claims under $5,000 may have already received their payouts and are not eligible for the new distribution.
"The real company wants to give you money. They arenβt making you hop through hoops."
π΄ A legitimate Celsius Claims Portal exists, but scammers are leveraging confusion.
π Only creditors who meet specific criteria will receive the Third Distribution.
β οΈ Be cautious about emails that do not come from verified addresses.
Feedback from the community ranges from relief to skepticism:
"Got mine already, so itβs real!"
βI never received a claim code despite changing my info.β
βThe mods are glad to bump this to the top.β Users are urged to remain vigilant and patient as the situation evolves.
The ongoing discourse highlights the necessity for diligence in the face of opportunistic scams. As more people explore the possibilities of cryptocurrency, staying informed and cautious is crucial.
There's a strong chance that more fraudulent emails will surface as the Third Distribution deadline approaches. Experts estimate around 60 to 70 percent of Celsius creditors may see further communications that are not affiliated with the legitimate Claims Portal. As the confusion continues, the crypto community must remain vigilant, particularly as scams become more sophisticated. The next few weeks will likely see the real Celsius increase communication efforts to clarify eligibility criteria and counteract scam attempts. If these efforts are effective, we could expect a more confident approach from the community, leading to a rise in legitimate claims processed and potentially restoring faith in the brand.
If we look back to the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, we find a comparable scenario where the excitement around emerging technology led to massive investments and an equally massive amount of scams. Many consumers fell prey to fraudulent ventures promising riches, similar to todayβs phishing scams within the crypto marketplace. Just as investors learned to separate the wheat from the chaff during that era, the crypto community now faces a learning curve that underscores the need for skepticism and discernment. Learning from history, the present situation with Celsius could offer valuable lessons in consumer caution and the importance of verifying sources before taking financial action.