#空投防骗手册 Airdrop Anti-fraud Manual: Don't let scams drain your wallet!
Dear ones, airdrop activities are increasing, but at the same time, scammers are also eyeing this 'fat meat', and various airdrop scams are emerging. Today, I will talk about how to avoid these traps and protect our wallets.
I. Common warning signs of scams
1. Request advance payment of fees
Dear, legitimate airdrop events do not require you to pay money. If someone tells you that you need to pay fees or deposits to participate in an airdrop, blacklist them immediately, without hesitation! This is definitely a scammer's trick to make you pay first, and in the end, there will be no trace of the airdrop.
2. Requires wallet permissions authorization
Some airdrops may require you to authorize wallet permissions, which seems to be for convenience, but there are significant risks involved. If you authorize, scammers may take the opportunity to control your wallet and transfer your assets away. Therefore, unless it’s a particularly reliable project, try not to authorize easily.
3. Airdrop tokens are unknown
Legitimate airdrop projects usually involve tokens that have a certain level of recognition and background. If you encounter a token you have never heard of, and there's not much information about the project team, you need to be careful. It might just be a scammer's fabrication to deceive you.
4. Induce downloading unknown wallets
Some scammers will induce you to download their specified wallets, claiming it's to receive the airdrop. Dear, this is very dangerous! These wallets may not be legitimate at all, and once you put your assets in, it will be truly irreversible.
5. Request to provide private keys
The private key is the 'lifeline' of your wallet; no one should ask for it! If someone asks you to provide your private key, they are definitely a scammer. Legitimate airdrop activities will never ask you for your private key, so don't be fooled.
II. Anti-fraud strategies
1. Conduct thorough project research
Dear, before participating in an airdrop, make sure to do your homework. Visit the project's official website, check the project whitepaper, and understand the project's background, team members, and technical roadmap. If you find that the project team's information is vague or cannot be found, there is likely a problem. You can also check community forums to see others' evaluations and whether anyone has complained about the project.
2. Choose legitimate channels
When participating in an airdrop, make sure to go through legitimate channels. For example, check the project's official website and official social media accounts for information. If you see any links or QR codes of unknown origin, do not click them carelessly. These could be traps set by scammers, and you might fall into them without realizing.
3. Stay alert
Dear, scammers' tactics are very sophisticated now; they may disguise themselves as project customer service or staff, sending you messages. At this point, you must remain vigilant, ask questions, and confirm the other party's identity. If something feels off, blacklist them directly; don't hesitate.
4. Set a small test amount
If you are really interested in a certain airdrop project but are unsure, you can set a small test amount first. For example, invest a little asset to see if you can successfully receive the airdrop. If there are issues, the loss won't be too great. However, this is not absolutely safe; it's just a way to reduce risk.
III. Safe operational habits when participating in airdrops
1. Use secure devices
When participating in an airdrop, try to use secure devices, such as your own computer or phone. Avoid using public computers, as those devices may have malicious software installed that could leak your information.
2. Do not click links randomly
Dear, there are all sorts of links flying around on the internet, many of which are traps set by scammers. When participating in an airdrop, never click links indiscriminately, especially those of unknown origin. If you see a link saying 'Click to receive airdrop', don't rush to click it; confirm whether it's officially released by the project.
3. Regularly update wallets
Wallet software can have vulnerabilities, so it is essential to update regularly. Updated wallets have better security features to better protect your assets. Dear, don't find it troublesome; this is an important step to protect your wallet.
4. Set a strong password
A password is the first line of defense in protecting your wallet, so make sure to set a strong password. Don't use simple passwords like '123456' or 'abc123', which are easy to crack. The password should ideally include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols for higher security.
Dear ones, while airdrops are tempting, safety is the most important thing. I hope everyone can stay vigilant, avoid those traps, safely participate in airdrops, and reap abundant benefits. If you encounter suspicious airdrop projects, don’t forget to remind each other, making it hard for scammers to escape!
