#airdropsafetyguide

# **Airdrop Safety Guide: How to Protect Yourself from Scams**

Airdrops can be a great way to earn free crypto, but they also attract scammers. Follow these safety tips to avoid risks:

## **1. Verify the Airdrop Legitimacy**

✅ **Check Official Sources**: Only trust airdrops announced on the project’s **official website, Twitter, or Telegram**.

❌ **Avoid Random Links**: Don’t click on airdrop links from unknown emails, DMs, or shady websites.

## **2. Never Share Private Keys or Seed Phrases**

🔐 **Legit airdrops will NEVER ask for:**

- Your **private key**

- Your **wallet seed phrase**

- Your **password** or **2FA codes**

## **3. Use a Separate Wallet for Airdrops**

💳 **Create a new wallet** just for airdrops to avoid exposing your main funds to potential scams.

## **4. Watch Out for Fake Airdrop Websites**

🌐 **Check the URL**: Scammers create fake sites with similar names (e.g., "Uniswap-airdrop.com"). Always verify the correct domain.

## **5. Avoid Paying to Claim Airdrops**

💰 **Real airdrops are free**. If a project asks for payment (gas fees are okay in some cases), it’s likely a scam.

## **6. Be Wary of High-Pressure Tactics**

⏳ **Scammers create urgency** ("Claim now or lose your tokens!"). Legit airdrops give reasonable timeframes.

## **7. Research the Project**

🔍 **No website, no team info, no roadmap?** It’s probably a scam. Check CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, or community reviews.

## **8. Avoid Suspicious Smart Contracts**

📜 **If an airdrop asks you to interact with a contract**, verify it on Etherscan or similar explorers before approving.

### **Final Tip:**

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Stay safe and always **DYOR (Do Your Own Research)** before claiming airdrops!

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