Crypto phishing is a scam method that tricks users into visiting fake sites, sharing secrets, signing harmful messages, or approving malicious contracts.

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Short definition

Phishing is crypto phishing is a scam method that tricks users into visiting fake sites, sharing secrets, signing harmful messages, or approving malicious contracts.

Simple explanation

Phishing often uses fake links, copied branding, urgent claims, fake support accounts, or fake airdrops.

Why it matters

Phishing is one of the most common causes of wallet compromise and asset loss.

Example context

A fake claim page may ask users to connect a wallet and sign a harmful message.

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