On-chain scams are becoming more covert, especially during peak holiday periods. From supply chain risks to clone address scams, prevention is challenging.



Recently, many users have fallen victim, so it's worth being vigilant. Today, let's talk about how to protect yourself:

**1. Supply Chain Security Cannot Be Relaxed**
Many people overlook the security issues of the wallet application itself. Version locking, code audits, signature verification—these seemingly technical details are actually the first line of defense. Make sure to download from official channels and update regularly—don't think "older versions are more stable," as they often harbor security vulnerabilities.

**2. Fake Addresses Are the Major Threat**
This is the most common scam method. Scammers forge contract addresses or wallet addresses that look very similar to well-known projects to lure users into transferring funds. A good habit is: before any interaction, copy the address into a blockchain explorer to verify. It may seem troublesome, but this 1-minute step can save your assets.

**3. Why Are Holiday Risks Higher?**
During holidays, many people relax their vigilance, and scammers become more active. Coupled with market volatility, people are easily driven by FOMO, making it a high-risk period for phishing.

The on-chain world has no undo button; once a mistake is made, it’s permanent. A little more caution can prevent a lot of regret.
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AlwaysAnonvip
· 5h ago
Really, cloning addresses is such a sneaky trick. My friend fell for it once, and now I have to check addresses three times.
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RadioShackKnightvip
· 5h ago
Holidays are the favorite time for scammers. When people relax, their guard drops, and the risk of falling for scams skyrockets.
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PebbleHandervip
· 5h ago
Holiday scams are on the rise... I almost fell for one last year, and now I have to verify the address every time. It's really annoying but there's nothing I can do.
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ZenMinervip
· 5h ago
Oh no, here comes another wave of scams. I knew holidays are the easiest time to get caught, and FOMO hits and you're gone.
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SnapshotBotvip
· 5h ago
Honestly, during holidays is the easiest time for accidents. I've seen several friends lose everything just by a small mistake. The tricks with clone addresses are really hard to guard against. Just spend an extra minute to verify, it's definitely better than getting scammed.
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