Technical Definition
Address Poisoning
Address poisoning is a scam where attackers send tiny transactions from wallet addresses that resemble your previous transaction history.
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✦ Key Insight
Victims may accidentally copy the fake address when making future transfers.
✕ Common Misconceptions
Copying addresses from history instead of trusted sources.
Detailed Explanation
How It Works
Scammers generate visually similar wallet addresses and send dust transactions.
In Practice
“A user copies the wrong address from transaction history and loses funds.”
Dig Deeper
Wallet Address
A wallet address is a public string of letters and numbers used to send or receive cryptocurrency on a blockchain. You can think of it like a crypto account number: people use it to send assets to your wallet, but it does not give them control over your funds.
Phishing
Phishing is a scam where attackers trick users into revealing private information or signing harmful transactions.