#空投防骗手册 Airdrop Scam Prevention Manual: How to Avoid Airdrop Scams

1. Common Scam Warning Signals

These signals may not be obvious, but if you notice any of them, be vigilant!

• Requesting payment of fees or costs: If an airdrop project asks you to pay any fees or costs upfront (such as transferring a small amount of ETH, USDT, etc.), it is almost certainly a scam. Real airdrops do not require you to pay any fees upfront.

• Eagerness to get your private key or mnemonic phrase: Any project that asks you to provide your wallet's private key or mnemonic phrase is 100% a scam! This information is the “lifeline” of your wallet; if leaked, your funds may be stolen.

• No official website or social media: If an airdrop project lacks a clear official website or social media links, or if the website is poorly designed and not updated, be cautious. Real projects will have a strong social media presence.

• Promises of high returns: If an airdrop project promises you rewards far exceeding the market (e.g., “1000% return”), you should doubt its authenticity. Real airdrops do not make such unrealistic promises.

• Unreasonable participation thresholds: Some scams require you to complete extremely complex or unreasonable tasks (like forwarding 100 messages, inviting a large number of friends, etc.), and these types of airdrops are usually not worth participating in.

• Vague project background and team: If the project's white paper is unclear, and the team members lack publicly available information or are completely anonymous, this is also a warning signal. Legitimate projects' teams typically provide detailed backgrounds and public information.

2. Scam Prevention Strategies: How to Avoid Being Scammed

These strategies can help you better assess and prevent airdrop scams:

• Verify official information

• Check the smart contract address

• Keep your private key and mnemonic phrase confidential: Never disclose your private key or mnemonic phrase to anyone

• Do not blindly transfer funds

3. Safe Operational Habits When Participating in Airdrops

In addition to scam prevention strategies, developing some safe operational habits can effectively avoid airdrop scams:

• Use a dedicated wallet:

• Enable two-factor authentication:

• Regularly check your wallet:

• Be aware of the end time for airdrop activities:

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