Glossary
Phishing
Impersonating a service to obtain credentials, a seed phrase or a signature. In crypto it usually arrives as support that contacted you first.
See also
Wallet drainerA kit that tricks a holder into signing an approval or transfer that hands over their assets, usually behind a fake mint, airdrop or support page.
Fake supportSomeone posing as a wallet, exchange or hardware maker, reaching out after you posted a problem publicly. Real support does not message first and never asks for a seed phrase.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026.