How to spot NFT scams on Solana
Most Solana NFT scams try to get you to sign a malicious transaction or hand over your recovery phrase: fake mint sites, "claim" links in spam NFTs, fake support DMs, and copies of real collections. Never share your recovery phrase, never sign a transaction you do not understand, and only open collections and mint pages from the project's official links.
Common scams
- Spam NFTs and airdrops that link to a "claim" site. Visiting is harmless; signing on that site is not. Ignore or burn them.
- Fake mint pages promoted in replies and DMs. Get mint links only from the project's own X account, website or Discord announcements.
- Copycat collections reusing the same art and name. Check the collection is verified and the volume and holder counts look real.
- Fake support. Real support staff never DM first and never ask for your recovery phrase or to "validate" your wallet.
Habits that keep you safe
- Keep valuable NFTs in a separate wallet, ideally a hardware wallet, and use a hot wallet for minting.
- Read the wallet's transaction preview. If it shows assets leaving that you did not expect, reject it.
- Be wary of a single NFT with a very high royalty — it is often a flagged, stolen item.
- Revoke old token approvals and delegations you no longer need.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone steal my NFTs just by sending me one?
No. Receiving an NFT cannot take anything. The risk is in visiting the link it promotes and signing a transaction there.
Will Orbis ever ask for my recovery phrase?
Never. Orbis only asks your wallet to sign specific transactions or a sign-in message, which your wallet shows you before you approve.