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Scam Detection & Scam Lab

Train against phishing, fake support, fake airdrops, rug pulls, malicious approvals, impersonation and wallet drainers.

10 lessonsBeginner → confidentLearn at your pace
NEWBEE SCHOOL12Read the lesson. Check yourself. Continue when it makes sense.
IN THIS TOPIC
01 · Phishing02 · Fake support03 · Fake airdrops04 · Rug pulls05 · Wallet drainers06 · Malicious approvals07 · Fake domains08 · Impersonation09 · Urgency and fear10 · Scam response plan
LESSON 01

Phishing

Phishing uses fake websites, messages or emails to steal credentials, seed phrases or signatures.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
A fake “wallet verification” page may look identical to the real site.
CHECK YOURSELFNever enter a recovery phrase into a website.
LESSON 02

Fake support

Scammers often impersonate support staff and create urgency around account problems.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
They may ask for a seed phrase, remote access, a payment or a “verification” transaction.
CHECK YOURSELFReal support should not need your recovery phrase.
LESSON 03

Fake airdrops

Airdrop scams promise free tokens but use a claim page to trick users into connecting a wallet or signing a malicious transaction.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
Free money can be the bait; the signature is the trap.
CHECK YOURSELFVerify the campaign independently through official channels.
LESSON 04

Rug pulls

A rug pull can involve malicious token mechanics, concentrated ownership, removal of liquidity, deceptive promises or other ways of extracting value from participants.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
A polished website and active social feed do not prove fair token distribution.
CHECK YOURSELFInspect contracts, liquidity and control rights.
LESSON 05

Wallet drainers

Malicious contracts or signatures can authorize transfers or otherwise cause assets to leave a wallet.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
The victim may think they are minting or claiming while actually approving a dangerous action.
CHECK YOURSELFRead the wallet prompt and simulate where possible.
LESSON 06

Malicious approvals

A token approval can grant a spender permission to transfer tokens. A malicious or compromised spender can create loss risk.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
Approvals can remain active after a website session ends.
CHECK YOURSELFReview and revoke unnecessary allowances.
LESSON 07

Fake domains

Attackers register lookalike domains, use sponsored ads or manipulate search results to impersonate real services.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
One swapped letter or unfamiliar top-level domain can be enough.
CHECK YOURSELFUse bookmarks and official project links.
LESSON 08

Impersonation

Scammers copy logos, profile pictures, names and announcements to look official.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
Blue ticks, follower counts and screenshots are not proof of identity.
CHECK YOURSELFVerify through more than one independent official source.
LESSON 09

Urgency and fear

“Act now”, “account will be closed”, “wallet hacked”, and “limited claim” are common pressure tactics.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
Pressure reduces careful verification.
CHECK YOURSELFPause when a message tries to make you panic.
LESSON 10

Scam response plan

If you suspect a scam, stop signing, disconnect if appropriate, revoke risky approvals, secure accounts from a clean device and document transaction hashes.

MENTAL MODEL / EXAMPLE
If a seed phrase was exposed, treat the wallet as compromised and move remaining assets using a safe recovery plan.
CHECK YOURSELFNEWBEE rule: stop first, investigate second.
NEWBEE RULE

Learn → Verify → Protect.

Before moving money, connecting a wallet, trusting a claim or signing a transaction, slow down. Identify the exact asset, network, contract, source, permissions and risks.

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