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Fake Airdrops & Social Engineering: A 2026 Survival Guide

Published: Jan 18, 2026

A practical checklist to avoid fake airdrops, spoofed sites, and malicious signature requests focused on real wallet behaviors.

Most wallet compromises begin with a single deceptive click or signature.

This checklist focuses on behaviors that stop the most common traps.

Key Highlights
  • -Confirm URLs and SSL
  • -Reject unexpected signature requests
  • -Avoid wallet pop-ups from ads

Spotting spoofed entry points

Phishing pages mimic popular brands and use look-alike domains.

Always navigate using bookmarks or verified links.

Safe signing habits

Never sign if the message content is unclear or missing details.

Use hardware wallets where possible for an extra confirmation layer.

This article is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
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