The fastest way to lose money in crypto is not a bad trade — it is connecting your wallet to a fake website. This guide shows how PulseChain scams work and how to avoid them.
How the scam works
Scammers build pixel-perfect copies of real crypto sites on look-alike domains, then pay for search-engine ads so the fake site appears above the real one. The moment you connect your wallet or approve a transaction on that fake site, they drain everything you hold.
Five rules that keep you safe
- Bookmark every site you trust and only open it from your bookmarks — never search for it.
- Ignore sponsored results. The "Ad" results at the top of a search are the most common trap.
- Read the URL character by character. Fake domains swap letters —
pulsechalninstead ofpulsechain. - Never share your seed phrase. No real website or support team will ever ask for it.
- Verify token contract addresses before swapping — fake tokens reuse real names and logos.
Use a local tool when you can
Open-source tools like the PulseChain Dashboard let you track your portfolio and open official apps from one trusted place — so you never have to search for a link. Running a tool locally also means it cannot be hacked or taken offline.
Use only verified links
We keep a curated, verified list of official PulseChain and pDAI links — including the real pDAI contract address — on our Stay Safe page. Bookmark it, and check anything you are unsure about before you connect a wallet.