#CryptoSecurity101 Airdrop schemes are getting smarter — Here’s how I stay safe

As an active cryptocurrency user, I’ve come across more airdrop schemes than I would like to admit. Many of them promise free tokens, but behind the scenes, they try to steal your recovery phrase, drain your wallet, or trick you into connecting to a fake dApp.

If an airdrop asks for your private key, promises incredible returns, or comes from a fake website — that’s a 100% red flag. One major scheme in 2024 even posed as a well-known DEX, leading users to a phishing site. Unfortunately, many fell for it and lost their funds.

I always verify airdrops through official links, avoid unwanted direct messages, and never connect my wallet to unknown sites.