Connect wallet and sign request
A site asks you to 'connect your wallet' and approve or sign a transaction to claim an airdrop or 'verify'.
Why it matters
A malicious signature can grant permission to move your tokens out without ever seeing your seed phrase.
Example only - do not act on it
Example only: Connect your wallet and sign to claim your reward.
Why scammers use this
It disguises a draining approval as a harmless verification step.
What to do
- Never share your seed phrase or 'connect and sign' on an unknown site.
- If exposed, move remaining assets to a new wallet from a clean device.
- Treat guaranteed returns and withdrawal fees as proof of a scam.
What not to do
- Don't enter your seed phrase anywhere online.
- Don't sign transactions you don't understand.
- Don't pay a fee to withdraw 'profits'.
How to verify safely
Use only regulated platforms you researched independently; never share a seed phrase or connect your wallet to an unknown site.
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Is connecting my wallet safe?
Only on platforms you trust and understand. Blind 'connect and sign' requests can approve transfers that drain your wallet.