In 2024–2025, thousands of users became victims of phishing and wallet-draining attacks through fake airdrop campaigns.

🔻 Examples:

  • Fake websites mimicking StarkNet, LayerZero, zkSync, and other protocols inserted a “Claim” button that triggered malicious transactions.

  • Some campaigns created full clones of real UIs — even faking Discord and X (Twitter) verification.

  • Viral sites with tempting “drops” asked users to import seed phrases under the pretense of “wallet recovery.”

🧠 How It Works:

Impersonation of Legit Projects

Scammers replicate the look and feel of trusted platforms (e.g., LayerZero, StarkNet) and insert buttons like “Claim Airdrop.”

Baiting via X and Telegram

You get tagged in fake airdrop posts or receive private messages with links — sometimes from impersonated official accounts.

Malicious Signature or Seed Request

The site prompts you to “sign” a transaction to claim the drop. In reality, you’re giving away permissions to drain your wallet — or worse, inputting your seed phrase.

Rapid Asset Drainage

Once access is granted, automated scripts instantly move all your funds — including NFTs and stablecoins — to scammer wallets. Recovery is virtually impossible.

🛡 How to Stay Safe:

❌ Never enter your seed phrase on any website.

Even if a site says “airdrop ends in 30 minutes” — it’s bait.

🔍 Always verify the site URL.

Check the domain name, ENS, and look for real activity on the project’s official X, Discord, and GitHub

⚠️ Don’t sign suspicious Metamask transactions.

Especially if they’re not linked to actions you initiated. Many scams use drain() or signPermit() calls under the hood.

🔐 Use a separate wallet for airdrops.

Never connect your main wallet. Use a burner wallet with no access to your long-term assets.

💵 Keep minimum funds in your airdrop wallet.

Only deposit what you’re willing to lose. Treat it as disposable.

🧩 Fact #1: Over $250 million was stolen through fake airdrop sites in 2023 alone (Scam Sniffer). Most attacks occurred via malicious signature prompts, not seed input — making them harder to detect.

📌 This isn’t classic phishing — it’s social engineering that exploits your trust.

💬 Final Thought:

Airdrops aren’t gifts — they’re trust tests.

If someone promises you “free $1,000,” odds are — you’re the one giving away $3,000.

✨ Trust, but verify. And always ask: who actually benefits from this drop?

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.