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Wallet Drainer and Fake Airdrop Approval Scams

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 30 October 2026

Wallet Drainer and Fake Airdrop Approval Scams

One method aimed at crypto asset holders is draining wallets (a drainer) through fake airdrop (free token) promises and transaction approvals given through malicious links. The subject is covered below for information purposes.

⚖️ Legal Nature

Where people are misled, or their assets are unlawfully taken through computer systems, the matter may be assessed, depending on each case, under fraud and cybercrime provisions.

Summary: In drainer attacks the asset is usually taken through a malicious transaction that the user approved.

🔍 Common Forms

Fake airdrop/reward announcements, imitation websites, "verify/connect your wallet" prompts and pressure of urgency are common elements. Caution towards link and approval requests is important.

🛡️ From the Victim's Perspective

Victims may take part in the process through a criminal complaint and legal claims; transaction hashes, wallet addresses, screenshots and links are usually kept as evidence. Blockchain tracingTR can contribute to the process.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wallet drainer?

It is the emptying of the assets in a crypto wallet through a malicious transaction approval or link.

How can a fake airdrop be recognised?

A free token promise, an imitation site and "connect your wallet" prompts are warning signs.

Which offences does it fall under?

Depending on each case, it may be assessed under fraud and cybercrime provisions.

Which evidence is important?

Transaction hashes, wallet addresses, screenshots and links are the items usually kept.

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

The information in this article is for general information purposes only and may vary according to current legislation. Every case is unique.

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This page is an English adaptation of our Turkish article Cüzdan Drainer ve Airdrop/Onay Dolandırıcılığı.

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