#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!