47 fake airdrop campaigns drained $100M from 18,200 wallets in Q1 2026. Drainer kits sold in Telegram for $400. The signature is the trap.
This is a full investigative report from CryptoStrapon's Dark Bits desk. We document how the airdrop fraud works, who runs it, the exact messages victims receive, the wallets involved, and the verification steps that would have stopped it in seconds.
What you will learn
- What this scam looks like in the wild
- Step-by-step breakdown of the playbook
- Red flags and warning signs to watch for
- On-chain evidence, wallets and transactions
- How to protect yourself and recover funds
- Frequently asked questions
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