Free tokens showing up out of nowhere—why should you still avoid them?
First, what they are: Many scam tokens include a website name or phrases like “claim your reward” in the token name, enticing people to visit spoofed websites.
Why they do this: Scammers use the lure of “free money” to pique people’s curiosity and lead them to pages that ask them to connect their wallets. Their real goal is to obtain an authorization or signature.
Token mentioned in the article: $ETH , current price 2319.12, 24h +2.81%.
For peace of mind, keep large amounts of assets in a wallet you control, and use smaller amounts for everyday transactions.
First, what they are: Many scam tokens include a website name or phrases like “claim your reward” in the token name, enticing people to visit spoofed websites.
Why they do this: Scammers use the lure of “free money” to pique people’s curiosity and lead them to pages that ask them to connect their wallets. Their real goal is to obtain an authorization or signature.
Token mentioned in the article: $ETH , current price 2319.12, 24h +2.81%.
For peace of mind, keep large amounts of assets in a wallet you control, and use smaller amounts for everyday transactions.