According to @CoinMarketCap, the platform will never initiate a direct message and any DM asking for funds is a scam, so traders should treat unsolicited CMC DMs as fraudulent and avoid sending money. Source: @CoinMarketCap on X, Nov 30, 2025. @CoinMarketCap advises users to verify identities via official channels before any transfer to protect capital from impersonation fraud. Source: @CoinMarketCap on X, Nov 30, 2025.