There’s no such thing as a legitimate crypto exchange called Purple Bridge. Not in 2025. Not in 2026. Not anywhere you can verify. If you’ve seen ads, YouTube videos, or Telegram groups pushing it as the next big thing, you’re being targeted by a scam.

Real crypto exchanges don’t disappear from every major review site, security database, and user forum. Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, Pionex.US - these names show up everywhere. They have audits, user reviews, API docs, customer support, and regulatory licenses. Purple Bridge? Nothing. Zero. Nada.

Why You Won’t Find Purple Bridge Anywhere

Look at any trusted source from 2025 and 2026: Forbes Advisor, Money.com, The Coin Republic, Bitcoin.tax, Baltex.io. None mention Purple Bridge. Not once. Not even as a warning. That’s not an oversight - that’s a red flag so bright it should be blinding.

Legitimate crypto bridges like Celer’s cBridge, PolkaBridge, and Avalanche Bridge are documented in detail. They list supported blockchains, fees, transaction times, and audit reports. Celer’s cBridge, for example, supports over 40 chains and has been audited 15 times by top firms like CertiK and PeckShield. Purple Bridge? No website. No whitepaper. No GitHub repo. No team members listed. No contact email. No social media with real engagement.

The Fraud Database Connection

CryptoLegal.uk maintains one of the most comprehensive fraud databases for fake crypto services. In their November 2025 update, they flagged a growing number of new scam exchanges using made-up names that sound professional - names like ‘Purple Bridge,’ ‘QuantumSwap,’ or ‘NexusChain.’ These names are chosen because they sound technical, trustworthy, and vaguely similar to real platforms.

Scammers use these names to create fake websites with polished designs, fake testimonials, and countdown timers for ‘limited-time bonuses.’ They’ll promise 10x returns, zero fees, or instant cross-chain swaps. Then, when you deposit even a small amount of crypto, the funds vanish. No refund. No response. No trace.

How to Spot a Fake Crypto Exchange

If you’re unsure whether a platform is real, ask yourself these five questions:

1. Is it listed on any major review sites? If it’s not on Forbes Advisor, Money.com, or CoinGecko’s exchange rankings, it’s not legit.
2. Are there real user reviews? Check Trustpilot, Reddit, and CryptoSlate. Real platforms have hundreds of reviews - good and bad. Fake ones have only glowing 5-star posts with identical wording.
3. Do they publish security audits? Every real exchange or bridge has public audit reports from firms like CertiK, PeckShield, or SlowMist. If they say they’re ‘audited’ but won’t show you the report, walk away.
4. Can you contact support? Try emailing them or using live chat. Scam platforms either don’t respond, or their ‘support’ is automated and useless.
5. Is their website professional? Look for typos, broken links, or stock images. Real platforms invest in clean design and fast loading. Scams cut corners.

Purple Bridge fails every single one of these checks.

What Real Alternatives Look Like

If you need a cross-chain bridge, here are three real options with verifiable track records:

• Celer’s cBridge: Supports Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, and 35+ others. Fees are 0.1%-0.3% + gas. Transactions usually finish in under 30 seconds. Audited 15+ times.
• PolkaBridge: Built specifically for the Polkadot ecosystem. Offers token swaps between DOT and other chains. Transparent fee structure. Active community on Discord and Twitter.
• Portal Bridge: Developed by Wormhole team. Used by major DeFi protocols. Low latency, high security. Backed by institutional investors.

All of these have public documentation, developer tools, and active GitHub repositories. You can see who built them, how they work, and what’s being improved next.

Why Scammers Target New Crypto Users

Most victims of Purple Bridge-style scams are new to crypto. They don’t know how to check audits. They trust flashy ads. They think ‘if it’s on YouTube, it must be real.’

Scammers know this. They use influencers with fake follower counts to promote these platforms. They create fake YouTube videos with stock footage of ‘team meetings’ and ‘office tours’ that were shot in a rented Airbnb. They even make fake news articles that look like they’re from CoinDesk or Cointelegraph - but the URLs are slightly off.

The goal? Get you to connect your wallet. Once you do, they drain it. No warning. No second chance. Just empty balances and silence.

What to Do If You Already Sent Crypto to Purple Bridge

If you’ve already sent funds to Purple Bridge, stop. Don’t send more. Don’t respond to ‘recovery services’ that message you next - those are scams too.

Here’s what actually helps:

1. Report the scam to your local financial regulator. In New Zealand, that’s the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
2. File a report with IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) if you’re in the US.
3. Share your experience on Reddit (r/CryptoCurrency, r/Scams) and Trustpilot. It might help someone else avoid the same trap.
4. Change all your wallet passwords and enable 2FA on every account.
5. Never use the same seed phrase on another platform.

Recovering funds from a scam like this is nearly impossible. But stopping others from falling for it? That’s still worth doing.

Final Warning

Purple Bridge isn’t a new exchange. It’s not a startup. It’s not even a mistake. It’s a scam - designed to steal your crypto and disappear. There’s no ‘hidden gem’ here. No ‘early access.’ No ‘secret advantage.’

Stick to platforms with a track record. Use exchanges that have been around for years. Trust services that publish their audits, their team, and their code. If it sounds too good to be true - especially if it’s called something like Purple Bridge - it is.

Don’t gamble with your crypto. Protect it like cash. Because once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.