An NFT scam tricks collectors through fake mints or 'free' drops, counterfeit collections on marketplaces, hacked Discord/X links, or malicious offers — usually to get you to sign a transaction that drains your wallet or to buy a worthless fake.

I signed a transaction on a fake NFT site — what now?

Revoke token and NFT approvals immediately (for example at revoke.cash) and move your valuable assets to a new wallet, as a malicious approval can let the scammer keep draining your wallet.

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NFT scams: how they work and what to do

NFT scams target collectors with fake mints, counterfeit collections, hacked Discord/X links, and malicious offers — usually to get you to sign a transaction that quietly drains your wallet.

If this happened to you, it is not your fault. These scams imitate real projects and exploit the speed and hype of NFT drops. Here's how they work — and what to do now.

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What is an NFT scam?

It's any scam built around NFTs: a fake "mint" or free-claim site, a counterfeit version of a real collection, a phishing link posted from a hacked Discord or X account, or a too-good offer on your NFT. Most are designed to make you connect your wallet and sign something that hands over access to your assets.

How the scam unfolds

1.The lure. A hyped mint, a "free" airdrop claim, a big offer on your NFT, or a link from a hacked project Discord/X.
2.The fake site. You land on a counterfeit mint page or marketplace that looks legitimate.
3.The signature. You connect your wallet and approve/sign a transaction to "mint," "claim," or "accept."
4.The drain. The signature grants access — your NFTs and tokens are swept — or you simply paid for a worthless counterfeit.

Warning signs

🚩Urgent, "limited" mints and links shared in DMs, comments, or Discord.
🚩"Free" NFTs or claims that require you to sign a transaction.
🚩Offers far above an NFT's real value, or messages from "support."
🚩An unverified collection, or a URL that's slightly off from the official one.
🚩A signature request you don't understand (e.g. setApprovalForAll).

If you just signed something — do this first

•Revoke approvals at revoke.cash for the wallet you connected.
•Move your valuable NFTs and tokens to a fresh wallet (new seed phrase, created offline).
•Don't sign anything else on that site, and disconnect your wallet.
•Screenshot the site, links, and transactions for your report.

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How to report it

•Your local police and national fraud body (see the reporting directory).
•The marketplace (OpenSea, etc.) and the platform where the link was posted.
•Report the scam wallet/contract address on Chainabuse.

⚠️ Beware the second scam

"Recovery experts" may contact you promising to get your assets back for a fee. Most are scammers targeting victims again. Never pay anyone who guarantees recovery or asks for an upfront fee. Read the red flags →

You're not alone

NFT scams move fast and imitate real, trusted projects — even seasoned collectors get caught. Reach out to someone you trust and consider a moderated victim community for support.

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