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Fake Airdrop Defense
What to Do After Clicking a Fake Airdrop Link
A response checklist for users who clicked a fake airdrop link, connected a wallet, signed a message, or approved a contract.
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What this means
After clicking a fake airdrop link, the next steps depend on whether you only visited, connected, signed, approved, or exposed secrets.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Simply opening a page is different from signing.
- Connecting reveals wallet information but may not grant spending permission.
- Approvals and signatures can be dangerous.
- Seed phrase exposure is an emergency.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Close the page.
- Disconnect the wallet from the site.
- Review recent approvals and transactions.
- Move funds if secrets were exposed or the wallet seems compromised.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Fake support can make the situation worse.
- Approvals may remain active.
- A compromised seed phrase cannot be made safe again.