Security & Brand Protection
BitRef and BitAccelerate are frequently impersonated by scammers across various platforms. This page explains how to verify legitimate communication from us and how to avoid fraud.
Important: Active Brand Impersonation
There are numerous scammers who falsely present themselves as BitRef or BitAccelerate on social media, messaging platforms, and through email. These actors are not affiliated with us in any way.
Always verify information directly through our official websites. We only communicate through email addresses sent from our official domains, bitref.com and bitaccelerate.com.
Our Only Paid Services
- Bitcoin API (BitRef)
- Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator (BitAccelerate)
- List of All Bitcoin Addresses with Balance (BitRef)
We do not offer any other paid products or services.
Official Domains Only
We operate exclusively through the following domains:
- https://bitref.com
- https://bitaccelerate.com
We do not operate on any other domains. Any similar domain claiming to represent us is fraudulent.
What We Do NOT Offer
- No investment schemes
- No guaranteed profit programs
- No asset or fund recovery services
- No trading services
- No custody or management of user funds
- No mining investment programs
Any website or individual claiming otherwise is not affiliated with us.
Private Keys & Fund Safety
We will never:
- Ask for your private keys
- Ask for your seed phrase
- Request wallet access
- Ask you to transfer funds to a personal address
- Request remote access to your device
If anyone requests this while claiming to represent BitRef or BitAccelerate, it is fraudulent.
No Messaging Platform Presence
We do not operate on:
- Telegram
- Signal
- Discord
- Any other messaging platform
Any account on these platforms claiming to represent us is an impersonation.
Official Social Media
Our only official social media accounts are those linked directly in the footer of:
- https://bitref.com
- https://bitaccelerate.com
If a profile is not linked from our official websites, it is not official.
Payment Safety Notice
Do not send money or cryptocurrency to anyone claiming to represent BitRef or BitAccelerate outside of our official websites.
All payments are processed strictly through our official domains. Any request for payment through direct messages, third-party platforms, or alternative domains is fraudulent.
Reporting Impersonation
If you encounter a website or individual impersonating BitRef or BitAccelerate, please report it using the feedback form in the footer of bitref.com.
We actively cooperate with security organizations and relevant authorities to shut down fraudulent activity.
How to Verify You Are on the Official Website
- Check the domain name carefully
- Ensure HTTPS is enabled
- Verify there are no misspellings
- Access the site directly by typing the domain into your browser
Our Commitment
BitRef and BitAccelerate operate as transparent, non-custodial Bitcoin services. We are committed to user security, transparency, and responsible operation within the Bitcoin ecosystem.