Fake Airdrops and How to Recognize Them

“You've received an airdrop!” Few phrases have drained more wallets. Real airdrops exist, but scammers use the promise of free tokens as bait for some of the most effective attacks in crypto.

The fake claim site

You see a token appear in your wallet, or get a message about a claim. The “claim” link leads to a phishing site that asks you to connect your wallet and sign a transaction — which actually grants the scammer permission to move your funds.

The malicious token in your wallet

Scammers send worthless tokens to thousands of wallets. The token's name is a URL like “Claim at scam-site.com.” Interacting with it sends you to a drainer. Never interact with random tokens that appear in your wallet.

How to claim airdrops safely

• Only claim from the project's official website, found independently — not from a link in the token name, a DM or an ad.
• Use a separate “burner” wallet for claiming unknown airdrops.
• Read every signature request; reject anything granting spend approvals you don't understand.
• If it's unsolicited and urgent, assume it's a scam.

Check the token first

Before trusting any airdropped token, scan its contract with ChainInspector Suite to see its holders and risk signals — a quick check that can save your wallet.