Address poisoning: when you copy the wrong wallet address
A scammer sends you a tiny payment from an address that looks like one you use, hoping you copy it next time.
How it works
Wallet addresses are long, so people check only the first and last few characters. Scammers create an address that matches those characters and send you a tiny or zero-value payment from it. It now appears in your history. Next time you copy an address from your history, you may copy theirs.
How to avoid it
- Never copy addresses from your transaction history. Use a saved address book.
- Check the whole wallet address, not just the ends.
- Send a small test payment first for large amounts.
If you sent to the wrong address
Trace it now. If it was USDT or USDC, ask for a freeze quickly.