Quote from: oddwh on December 05, 2017, 07:20:50 PM

Quote from: etin06 on December 05, 2017, 05:59:28 PM

The following are some of the easiest way to figure out a scam airdrop
1. They will ask you to donate
2. They will ask for your private key

Feel free to add yours in case there are many more.
Best regards and happy airdrop chase.

These two points are a bit obvious but it's always good to make a small reminder, mostly for newcomers.

In fact with airdrops, I'm always a bit afraid to come on an infected website. This is the only point where we can be weak if we don't follow some good rules, like having a system updated.

Airdrop is the current trend, as it was with ICO, so there is some scam, as always.

You can add on the list :
- Be careful when they ask too much personal data, like address, phone number, etc.

Thanks OP for that I would never give my private key or donate but I have been on the end of phishing for sure because I get unsolicited emails sometimes. That builds into the second point if they ask for personal data aside from your email give out information that isn't about you. Ask yourself why would somebody who is giving you an airdrop need to know your real name and address? Quite simply they don't and they are going to resell that information. Bottom line is protect yourself and all will be good.