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Address Poisoning

A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history.

Definition

A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history. They generate vanity addresses that match the first and last few characters of addresses you regularly use.

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Phishing

A social engineering attack where scammers create fake websites, emails, or messages that look legitimate to steal your credentials or trick you into signing malicious transactions.

Transaction

A transfer of value or data recorded on a blockchain.

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Software or hardware that stores your cryptocurrency private keys and lets you send and receive tokens.

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