Security checklist

How to identify scammers and scam tokens before you lose your funds

Stay safe by following this checklist before interacting with any tokens or messages.

SECTION 1: Signs of Fraudulent Messages
☐ An unknown person contacts you first offering investments, airdrops, or help with your Atomic Wallet
☐ You are pressured to act urgently
☐ Requests for your 12-word recovery phrase or private key
☐ Fake websites with similar domains
☐ Requests to verify or restore wallet via third-party site
☐ Promises of guaranteed profits or doubling coins
☐ Fake support contacting you first
☐ Installation links sent via messages
☐ New or inactive social media accounts
☐ Exclusive presales requiring upfront payment
SECTION 2: Signs of Scam Tokens
☐ Token appears without purchase
☐ No price or flagged as risky
☐ Unverified contract
☐ Cannot sell token (honeypot)
☐ High sell tax
☐ Concentrated token holders
☐ Liquidity not locked
☐ No security audit
☐ Low-quality or copied website
☐ Anonymous team
☐ Weak or missing whitepaper
☐ Fake social media activity
SECTION 3: Steps to Take Before Interacting
☐ Check token via honeypot.is or TokenSniffer
☐ Verify contract on blockchain explorers
☐ Check holders distribution
☐ Verify liquidity lock
☐ Check project on CoinGecko or DeFiLlama
☐ Revoke permissions via revoke.cash
☐ Download wallet only from official sources
☐ Contact support only via official channels
⚠️ Warning: Atomic Wallet will never ask for your seed phrase or private key.

Verification tools

  • honeypot.is
  • tokensniffer.com
  • revoke.cash
  • etherscan.io
  • bscscan.com
  • coingecko.com
  • defillama.com

Official support

  • support@atomicwallet.io
  • atomicwallet.io
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