Airdrops have always intrigued me. The idea of getting free cryptocurrency in exchange for holding certain tokens seemed like a no-brainer. But after my recent experience, I’ve become much more skeptical, and I want to warn others about the dangers of fake airdrops.

It started when I received an email claiming I was eligible for an exclusive airdrop of a new token. The email was well-designed, even featuring the logos of well-known crypto companies, which made it look legit. I clicked on the link, which took me to a professional-looking website. The site asked me to connect my wallet to claim the airdrop. I was hesitant, but after seeing what seemed to be legitimate comments from other users who had already received their tokens, I decided to go for it.

I connected my wallet and waited for the tokens to arrive. However, instead of receiving anything, I noticed strange transactions happening in my account. Within minutes, a large portion of my Ethereum had been drained. I quickly disconnected my wallet and contacted customer support, but by that point, it was too late. I had been scammed.

Thankfully, I didn’t lose everything because I only connected a small wallet I used for testing, but the experience left me shaken. I realized how easy it is to be fooled, even when something looks legitimate.