Scam Alerts & Warnings
Urgent risk warnings and scam reports. If you see a platform listed here, proceed with extreme caution or avoid entirely. For confirmed, investigated cases, see our named & shamed scam board.
MoneyFlare — Withdrawal Red Flags, Avoid For Now
Platform: MoneyFlareUsers report blocked withdrawals and being asked to deposit more before they can cash out. We no longer recommend MoneyFlare and have placed it on our scam-watch list.
17 June 2026
Normie Memecoin on Base Plummets 99% After Smart Contract Exploit
Platform: NormieA smart contract exploit allowed an attacker to mint a massive supply of Normie (NORMIE) tokens on the Base network, causing its value to crash by over 99%. The exploit effectively wiped out the token's market cap, which was previously around $40 million, impacting all holders. T
25 May 2026
Norma Finance on Base Exploited for $11.6M in Flash Loan Attack
Platform: Norma FinanceDeFi protocol Norma Finance, operating on the Base network, was exploited via a flash loan attack. The attackers manipulated the protocol's price oracle, leading to a total loss of approximately $11.6 million from its liquidity pools. The team has confirmed the incident and pause
23 May 2026
Gala Games Exploited, Attacker Mints 5B GALA Tokens
Platform: Gala GamesAn attacker exploited a misconfigured contract on the Gala Games platform, minting 5 billion GALA tokens valued at over $200 million. The attacker sold a portion for approximately $23 million in ETH before the address was frozen. The funds were later returned following communicat
22 May 2026
Fake Gala Film Airdrop Phishing Scam Steals Over $1.3M in Crypto & NFTs
Platform: Gala Film (Phishing Campaign)A phishing campaign is targeting users with a fake airdrop for "Gala Film". Victims who interact with the malicious site have their wallets drained, with one scammer's address accumulating over $1.3 million in stolen assets, including high-value NFTs like a Bored Ape. The ongoing
17 May 2026
Sonne Finance Suffers $20M Exploit on Optimism Network
Platform: Sonne FinanceLending protocol Sonne Finance was exploited for approximately $20 million on the Optimism network due to a known vulnerability in its Compound V2 fork. The attacker was able to manipulate markets and drain funds through a series of transactions over a short period. The protocol
16 May 2026
Malicious Google Ads for Starknet Airdrop Lead to Wallet Drainer
Platform: StarknetA new phishing campaign is using malicious Google Ads to target users searching for information on the Starknet airdrop. These ads lead to a fake claim website that deploys a wallet drainer upon connection. Security analysts have confirmed at least one victim has already lost app
14 May 2026
Gala Games Users Targeted in $1.2M Phishing Drainer Scam
Platform: Gala GamesA widespread phishing campaign is targeting Gala Games users with a fake airdrop for a non-existent '$GALA V3' token. Victims are directed to a malicious website that drains their wallets upon connection, with on-chain security firms reporting over $1.2 million in stolen assets s
13 May 2026
Fake Orb App on Apple App Store Drains User Wallets
Platform: Orb App (Fake)A malicious application impersonating the official 'Orb App' for Worldcoin was discovered on the Apple App Store. After users connected their wallets, the fake app drained their funds, with one victim reporting a loss of over $10,000. The app, which has since been removed, highli
12 May 2026
GigaLend DeFi Protocol Suffers $750k Flash Loan Exploit
Platform: GigaLendThe GigaLend DeFi protocol on the Arbitrum network was exploited via a flash loan attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $750,000. The attacker manipulated the price oracle for the GIGA token to borrow funds against insufficient collateral. The protocol's team has paused th
10 May 2026
Gull Network's Presale Drained of 1,032 ETH via Phishing Attack
Platform: Gull NetworkA phishing attack targeted the owner of the Gull Network's presale contract, resulting in the theft of 1,032 ETH, valued at over $3 million. The attacker gained control of the owner's wallet and transferred the funds to a new address. This incident highlights the risks of single-
8 May 2026
ZetaChain Users Hit by Phishing Drainer Scam, Over $1.8M Stolen
Platform: ZetaChainA widespread phishing campaign is targeting ZetaChain users with fraudulent airdrop claims. Attackers are using malicious links, often promoted through sponsored Google search results, to lure victims to wallet-draining websites. Once a user connects their wallet and signs a mali
6 May 2026
Zest Protocol Users Targeted by Ad-Based Phishing Drainer Campaign
Platform: Zest ProtocolA phishing campaign is actively targeting users by impersonating the Zest Protocol via malicious Google and X advertisements. These ads lead to a fake website that tricks users into signing malicious transactions, draining their wallets. Security analysts report that over $450,00
4 May 2026
Condo Exchange Exploit: Reentrancy Bug Drains $9.9M from Lending Pools
Platform: CondoThe Solana-based lending protocol Condo suffered a major exploit, resulting in a loss of approximately $9.9 million. The attacker leveraged a reentrancy vulnerability in a newly deployed smart contract, allowing them to repeatedly withdraw funds from the platform's liquidity pool
1 May 2026
Pike Finance Suffers Second Exploit in Days, Total Losses Exceed $1.9M
Platform: Pike FinanceThe cross-chain lending protocol Pike Finance was exploited for a second time within a week, resulting in an additional loss of approximately $1.6 million. The attacker exploited a vulnerability related to its CCTP integration, bringing the total funds stolen from the protocol ac
30 April 2026
New 'MS' Drainer Steals Over $1.1M via Google & X Ads Phishing
Platform: MultipleA new wallet drainer kit, dubbed 'MS', is being used in a widespread phishing campaign promoted via malicious Google and X (Twitter) ads. The campaign impersonates popular crypto projects like Ethena, ZkSync, and Orbiter Finance, tricking users into signing malicious signatures t
28 April 2026
Zeta Markets Airdrop Phishing Campaign Drains Over $500k
Platform: Zeta MarketsA widespread phishing campaign is targeting users anticipating the Zeta Markets (ZEX) token airdrop. Scammers are promoting fake airdrop claim websites that trick users into signing malicious transactions, which drains their wallets. Security firms have identified multiple victim
26 April 2026
Solana Users Targeted by Widespread 'Wallet Drainer' Phishing Campaign
Platform: MultipleA sophisticated phishing campaign is actively targeting Solana users through deceptive links on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Discord. These links lead to wallet drainer kits that mimic legitimate Solana ecosystem dApps, tricking users into signing malicious transaction
24 April 2026
Condo Token on Base Suffers $1M Rug Pull Exploit
Platform: Condo ($CONDO)The deployer of the Condo ($CONDO) token on the Base network exploited a vulnerability to execute a rug pull, stealing approximately $1 million. The attacker manipulated the contract to mint a large supply of tokens, which were then sold, causing the price to plummet. The stolen
23 April 2026
Hedgey Finance Exploited for $44.7M Across Arbitrum and Ethereum
Platform: Hedgey FinanceAn attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Hedgey Finance token-locking contract, leading to a total loss of approximately $44.7 million. The exploit, which occurred on April 19, 2026, involved manipulating the campaign creation process to drain funds, with $42.8M stolen on Arb
21 April 2026
CryptoMine Pro — Fake Cloud Mining Operation
Platform: CryptoMine ProFake cloud mining with no proof of operations. Guaranteed returns, anonymous team, withdrawal blocks. Avoid.
15 April 2026
Fake Airdrop Wallet Drainer Attacks
Fake airdrop campaigns draining wallets via malicious smart contracts. Verify all airdrops through official channels only.
15 April 2026
Telegram Investment Bots: Legit Tools, Risky Bets & Outright Scams
Real Telegram trading bots are tools you drive. "Investment bots" that promise fixed daily returns are Ponzis — every time. Here's how to tell them apart, the red flags, and our living good / risky / scam directory.
15 April 2026
YieldMax AI — Guaranteed Returns Ponzi Scheme
Platform: YieldMax AIClaims 5% weekly guaranteed returns via AI trading. Anonymous team, no regulation, withdrawal blocks reported. Classic Ponzi scheme.
15 April 2026
Fake MetaMask Chrome Extensions Stealing Seed Phrases
Platform: MetaMask (Impersonators)Fake MetaMask extensions are stealing seed phrases from unsuspecting users. Only install from the official website.
13 April 2026
Recovery Scam Wave Targeting Recent Hack Victims
Fake crypto recovery services are targeting recent hack victims. Never pay upfront fees to anyone claiming they can recover your crypto.
13 April 2026
ShadowTrade Bot — Withdrawal Issues Reported
Platform: ShadowTrade BotUsers report withdrawal blocks and additional fee demands from ShadowTrade Bot. Investigation in progress.
13 April 2026
Pump-and-Dump Token Schemes on Solana DEXs
Surge in pump-and-dump tokens on Solana DEXs. Check contract age and holder distribution before buying.
13 April 2026
