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