🚨 Don't Let Scammers Poison Your Wallet

You double-check the lock on your door. Do you double-check your crypto addresses?

Address poisoning is one of the sneakiest scams in crypto and it's catching people off guard. Here's how it works:

1️⃣ A scammer monitors your public transaction history

2️⃣ They generate a fake wallet address that looks almost identical to one you've used before — matching the first and last few characters

3️⃣ They send a tiny, harmless transaction from that fake address to your wallet

4️⃣ Your "recent recipients" list is now poisoned

5️⃣ The next time you copy-paste from recents without verifying

The attack requires no malware and no phishing link and the damage is irreversible.

In May 2024, one trader lost $68 million in $WBTC this way.

How to stay safe:

🔸 Always verify the full address — every single character

🔸 Never blindly copy from your recent transaction history

🔸 Save trusted addresses in a verified address book

🔸 Use QR codes when possible

🔸 When in doubt, send a small test amount first

Blockchain transactions cannot be undone. A five-second check can protect everything you've built.

Stay sharp out there. Read more here if you'd like to find out more. 🔐