# Phishing

> A scam where attackers impersonate a trusted service to steal credentials or trick you into signing a bad transaction.

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## Definition

Phishing in crypto usually means a fake email, message, or website that looks like a trusted exchange, wallet, or project. The aim is to get you to type in a seed phrase, paste a private key, or sign a transaction that drains your wallet.

Common warning signs include slightly misspelled domain names, urgent messages claiming your account is at risk, and links to airdrops you never asked for.

## Related terms

- [Approval Phishing](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/approval-phishing): A scam where you sign a transaction that grants an attacker permission to move tokens out of your wallet.
- [Seed Phrase](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/seed-phrase): A list of 12 or 24 ordinary words that backs up an entire wallet.
- [Wallet](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/wallet): An app or device that holds the keys you need to spend and receive crypto.
- [Dusting Attack](https://fudfomo.co/glossary/dusting-attack): Sending tiny amounts of crypto to many wallets to track or de-anonymise their owners.

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