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Fake airdrop claims

An unsolicited token or post directs holders to a claim site.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

An unsolicited token or post directs holders to a claim site.

Fake airdrop claims. An unsolicited token or post directs holders to a claim site.
Fake airdrop claims. An unsolicited token or post directs holders to a claim site.
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Why it matters

Curiosity is converted into an approval, permit or hostile transaction.

What to check

Decode every requested call; receiving a token never authenticates its links.

Sources

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A promoted mint asks for broad permissions or transfers unrelated to the purchase.

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