How do we stay vigilant against dangerous and potentially scam airdrop projects?
1. Conduct thorough research on an airdrop project.
If there is no information about the project, the team, or the whitepaper, as well as a lack of transparency regarding how tokens will be distributed or how the airdrop will be conducted, then these are signs that the airdrop has the potential to be a scam.
2. To verify whether an airdrop project is worth pursuing, there are several methods we can use, including
a. Check the Official Website, ensure that the website you are using to search for information about the airdrop project is the official site of that project.
b. Check Partner Credibility, usually good airdrop projects have partners with good credibility as well.
c. Active Community, good projects usually have an active community that is engaged in the airdrop process.
3. To avoid dangerous risks that we may encounter in airdrops, there are several common types of scams that scammers conduct in airdrops, including
a. Phishing, scammers create fake websites or social media pages that resemble the original project, then ask users to enter personal information or private keys.
b. Private Key Requests, scammers ask users to provide private keys or seed phrases under the pretext of verifying accounts or sending tokens.
c. Airdrops Containing Malware, scammers create airdrops that contain malware that can steal personal information or damage users' devices.
4. Amidst the many airdrop projects emerging, there are several airdrop projects that are indicated as scams, including PlusToken. PlusToken is an example of a scam airdrop project that promised huge profits through cryptocurrency investments. However, this project turned out to be a Ponzi scheme that ended with significant losses for investors.
Behind the extraordinary profits of airdrops, there are also dangers and risks that lurk, so stay SAFU.