#AirdropSafetyGuide How to Avoid Airdrop Scams
1. Red Flags
- Unsolicited Messages
Unexpected invites or DMs claiming “you’re selected”
- FOMO & Urgency
“Claim in next 10 minutes or lose out”
- Requests for Private Keys or Seed Phrases
Legit projects never ask for these
- Unknown or Shortened Links
Bit.ly, TinyURL, etc. without context
- Over-promises
“Earn 10,000 % returns for free”
2. Prevention Strategies
- Verify Official Sources
Always cross-check website URLs and social handles
- Do Your Homework
Read the whitepaper, check on trusted aggregators
- Inspect Contracts
Confirm token contract address on Etherscan or BscScan
- Use Hardware Wallets
Isolate your keys offline
- Phishing-Aware Browsing
Install anti-phishing extensions; hover over links
3. Safe Practices
- Whitelist & Approve Selectively
Only grant allowances to known, audited contracts
- Limit Exposure
Airdrop tokens to a secondary “sandbox” wallet first
- Keep Software Updated
Ensure wallet apps and browser extensions are patched
- Engage on Official Channels
Join project Discord/Telegram; look for verified badges
- Report Scams Immediately
Flag phishing sites to browser vendors and community forums
Quick Tip:
Always treat “free money” offers with suspicion—legit airdrops never require you to pay or expose your seed phrase!
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