Types of scam in the TON blockchain

We are BaToN team, and today we will tell you about the types of scams in the TON blockchain, because during the existence of various projects on TON, gullible people have fallen into the tricks of scammers.

TON blockchain, despite its security and openness, is not immune to fraudulent schemes. Below we have described popular fraudulent schemes in TON:

1. Spam transactions and phishing NFTs
Scammers send users NFTs disguised as vouchers, raffle or lottery tickets. These NFTs often contain links to fake websites or QR codes that lead to phishing resources where credentials or assets can be stolen. For example, tokens may be labeled as “Unverified NFTs,” which is a clear sign of risk. It is recommended to hide such NFTs in a wallet (e.g. Tonkeeper) via the “Complaint” function, without returning them to the sender or sending them to a null address.

2. Drainers
Scammers send offers to participate in “airdrops”, “raffles” or “contests”, requiring you to confirm the transaction or brand the token. Confirming such a transaction may result in the automatic withdrawal of all assets (including tokens and NFTs) from the wallet in a single transaction. The publicity of addresses in the TON blockchain makes users vulnerable to such attacks, so it is important to verify transaction details before signing.

3. Fake tokens and projects
Scammers create fake tokens by speculating on the popularity of well-known projects in the TON ecosystem. These tokens often appear during hype around new games or trends, misleading users. For example, fake tokens may mimic official projects, but their sole purpose is to deceive and steal funds. Only verify information through official project channels, or in our channels.

4. Phishing attacks
Phishing in TON is often related to fake sites or applications that imitate popular platforms by bringing sites to the top of search engines, such as Tonkeeper or exchanges (e.g. STON.fi). Scammers use similar domain names (e.g., “t0nkeeper.com” instead of “tonkeeper.com”) to trick out logins, passwords, or seed phrases. Users who do not pay attention to the address bar may lose access to their wallets. Important: Always check the URL and use only official resources.

5. Scam projects and pyramid schemes

Some projects in TON may be disguised pyramid schemes promising unrealistic profits. For example, scammers may advertise tokens with an artificially high price to attract investors and then abruptly crash the exchange rate, leaving users with losses. Such schemes often use aggressive marketing and manipulation, exploiting the gullibility of newcomers. As you and I know, there have been and are many such projects on the TON blockchain where gullible users have lost their money.

How to protect yourself from fraud in TON:

• Check sources: only use official sites, channels and wallets (e.g. Tonkeeper, TON Space). Check URLs and avoid suspicious links.
• Examine transactions: check what assets and amounts are involved before signing a transaction. Transactions on the blockchain are irreversible.
• Use blockchain explorers: tools like Tonviewer (tonviewer.com) allow you to track transactions and verify the legitimacy of addresses.
• Hide suspicious NFTs: do not interact with unfamiliar NFTs and hide them in your wallet to avoid accidentally clicking on malicious links.
• Keep seed phrases safe: never share seed phrases or private keys. Use hardware wallets for extra protection.

Keep your assets safe and don't trust questionable sites/tokens/projects.

Regards, BaToN team.