TLDR
Victim connects MetaMask/Phantom/Trust Wallet to a phishing site impersonating Uniswap, OpenSea, Magic Eden, Blast or an airdrop claim page; signs malicious 'permit2' or 'setApprovalForAll' giving the attacker unlimited token spend....
How it works
Victim connects MetaMask/Phantom/Trust Wallet to a phishing site impersonating Uniswap, OpenSea, Magic Eden, Blast or an airdrop claim page; signs malicious 'permit2' or 'setApprovalForAll' giving the attacker unlimited token spend....
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.
- 2Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.
- 3If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Source
INTL
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento/news/fbi-warns-of-fraudulent-schemes-leveraging-cryptocurrency-atms-and-qr-codesFAQ
Is Wallet drainer / signature phishing — cross jurisdictional a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.; Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.; If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.