Types of scams

We’ve outlined the most common scams to help you recognize and avoid them. Here are a few examples:

Spam Transactions

This scheme involves receiving a zero deposit or a deposit with a small amount of TON. While such a transaction doesn’t pose a direct threat to your wallet, scammers often include links to fraudulent Telegram bots or websites in the transaction comments. If you receive a deposit inviting you to participate in a “giveaway” or “airdrop,” or claiming you’ve won a “contest,” you can be sure it’s a scam. Be cautious about offers to confirm a transaction or claim a token, as these often involve drainer scams that can withdraw all assets from your wallet (including NFTs and tokens) in a single transaction.

How to avoid receiving such spam deposits?

It’s nearly impossible to prevent these spam transactions because your wallet address is public to all blockchain participants, especially if you make transactions. On our end, we mark such transactions as 'Spam', and NFTs or tokens are labeled as 'Unverified'.

Fake NFTs

Scammers often send NFTs disguised as vouchers or tickets for giveaways or lotteries. While NFTs themselves are not a threat, scammers may include links in the NFT description to suspicious websites or Telegram bots. The scam link or QR code can even be embedded in the image.

How to remove scam NFTs?

You can hide them in your wallet. Go to the 'Collectibles' section, select the NFT, and click the 'Report Spam' button. We don’t recommend sending the NFT back to the sender or burning it by sending it to a null address. Simply hide it in your wallet.

How can I check that the NFT I received is fake?

First, look for the 'Unverified NFT' label — verified collections won’t have this mark. Remember that scammers often exploit popular TON projects, such as Notcoin, DOGS, and Hamster Kombat. Always check official sources for information about NFT launches or giveaways.

Fake Tokens

Fake tokens are created to deceive and mislead users. Scammers often capitalize on trending topics in the TON blockchain. For instance, they might create a token during the hype of popular tap games like X Empire. Fake token names often resemble those of well-known projects.

How can I tell if I received a fake token?

Scammers usually create fake tokens before the legitimate one is officially listed. Always verify token listing information before minting or claiming them. Remember, unverified tokens will be marked accordingly.

Fake Tonkeeper Team Accounts

Scammers may contact you, pretending to be Tonkeeper chat admins or support team. Remember: the Tonkeeper team will never message you first, ask for your seed phrase (secret key), or request personal information. We will also never ask you to click on unknown links.

Useful Tips

Don’t click on unknown links or connect your wallet to unverified websites or Telegram bots.
Always verify information from official sources, especially when an activity claims to be from popular TON projects like Notcoin, Dogs, Hamster Kombat, etc.
Pay close attention to transaction details. The confirmation request will always display the amount that can be debited from or credited to your wallet. Before signing a transaction, make sure you’re not sending all your assets to scammers.
Remember that blockchain transactions are irreversible. If you lose your funds, they cannot be recovered because transactions cannot be undone.
Note that the Tonkeeper team does not conduct giveaways or airdrops. If we run any marketing campaigns, we will always announce them on our official news channel.