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Fake Airdrop Defense
How to Avoid Airdrop Scams
A safety-first guide to avoiding fake airdrops, phishing links, wallet drainers, seed phrase theft, and malicious approvals.
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What this means
Avoiding airdrop scams requires strict link verification, separate wallets, careful signature review, and refusal to share secrets.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Use official links only.
- Avoid DMs and reply links.
- Use separate wallets for claims.
- Reject seed phrase and private key requests.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Check the website domain.
- Check whether the wallet prompt makes sense.
- Check community warnings.
- Revoke approvals after suspicious interactions.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Scams can appear during real campaigns.
- Fake ads can lead to phishing pages.
- Wallet drainers can act quickly after approval.