Why did I still send it to a scammer even though I checked the first and last few characters of the address?
Address poisoning is when an attacker creates a similar address whose first and last few characters match an address you use frequently, then slips it into your transaction history.
Before making a transfer, compare the entire address. Don’t just check the beginning and the end—make sure the characters in the middle match too.
Addresses that frequently send and receive stablecoins, including $ETH , are more likely to be targeted by address poisoning.
If you have any friends who are new to crypto, feel free to share this with them.
#ETH
Personal notes only; not investment advice.
Address poisoning is when an attacker creates a similar address whose first and last few characters match an address you use frequently, then slips it into your transaction history.
Before making a transfer, compare the entire address. Don’t just check the beginning and the end—make sure the characters in the middle match too.
Addresses that frequently send and receive stablecoins, including $ETH , are more likely to be targeted by address poisoning.
If you have any friends who are new to crypto, feel free to share this with them.
#ETH
Personal notes only; not investment advice.