Web3 is evolving fast, but so are the scams.
Even experienced users fall into simple but powerful traps. Here are the 5 most common — and how to protect yourself:
1. 🎣 The fake mint site
You think you're participating in a new NFT collection, you connect your wallet...
➡️ But you sign an authorization that empties your wallet.
✅ Solution:
Always check the link via Whois and go through official announcements (verified Twitter, Discord, CoinGecko).
2. 🔗 The fake airdrop on Telegram or Twitter
You receive a private message: "You have won an airdrop, click here."
➡️ You sign a "claim" transaction, and you lose your tokens.
✅ Solution:
No serious project will send you a link via private message.
Use Revoke.cash to revoke granted access.
3. 💸 The trapped smart contract (especially on tokens)
You buy a token, but can't sell it.
➡️ It was a "honeypot" (liquidity trap).
✅ Solution:
Use Token Sniffer to scan the contract.
4. 😈 The fake customer support on Discord
You ask a question on the official Discord server... and someone "from support" messages you privately.
➡️ They send you a phishing link, and bye-bye funds.
✅ Solution:
No real support writes to you in private messages. Never. Activate DM filters.
5. 👀 The fake wallet extension
You install Metamask from a Google ad or a dubious link.
➡️ In reality, it's malware that records your seed phrase.
✅ Solution:
Always download wallets from their official site. Check the HTTPS certificate.
🔐 Conclusion:
Web3 promises freedom and autonomy.
But it comes with a responsibility: your personal cybersecurity.
You can lose €1000 in 1 click.
Or you can read this blog, share it, and secure your future.
💬 And you?
Have you ever almost been scammed? Share your experience in the comments!