Editorial note: This is general educational information for overseas readers. It is not investment, tax, legal or custody advice. Rules and service availability differ by country; verify current terms with an official source before acting.
Why the trick works
Some attackers create a low-value transfer from an address that resembles one in your history. If you copy the nearest or most familiar-looking entry without checking the full address, a later payment can go to the attacker.
Use independent context
Open the intended recipient from a verified address book or a separately confirmed channel. Compare the full address in a trusted display, confirm the network and use a small test transfer for a new destination. Transaction history is evidence of what happened, not an address book.
Record the exception
- Label addresses with purpose and date, not just a nickname.
- Ignore unsolicited dust or tokens until you can identify their source.
- If a mistake occurs, save every transaction ID and contact the official service promptly; never pay a stranger who promises recovery.
Editorial note: This is general educational information for overseas readers. It is not investment, tax, legal or custody advice. Rules and service availability differ by country; verify current terms with an official source before acting.