If you see a link in an NFT’s description, do not click it or connect your wallet. Unsolicited NFT airdrops often try to lure you to malicious websites, and connecting your wallet can lead to lost funds. Blockchain transactions are final and can’t be reversed.
If you received an unexpected airdrop
Scammers often send unsolicited NFTs to get you to visit a website or connect your wallet. These websites may look legitimate and can imitate real NFT projects or apps.
If you weren’t expecting the NFT, the safest choice is to ignore it and not click any links in the description.
If you want to verify whether an NFT is legitimate, check the project’s official website or public community channels such as X, Discord, or Telegram. Avoid direct messages, since scammers often impersonate moderators or team members.
Common scam language in NFT descriptions includes:
Free, Gift, Limited, Offer, Invitation, Giveaway, Official, Congrats, Celebration, Mystery box, Rewards, Upgrade
If you see an unknown NFT in your wallet
If an unfamiliar NFT appears in your wallet, you can use the burn feature on Solana to permanently remove it. Burning also returns a small amount of SOL to your wallet.
Note: NFTs verified by Magic Eden can’t be burned. This helps prevent accidental deletion of legitimate collections.
Unverified collections are NFTs that haven’t been verified by Magic Eden. Not every unverified NFT is malicious, but lack of verification can be one warning sign. EVM NFTs don’t support burning at this time.
If an NFT isn't showing up
If you received or purchased an NFT but it isn’t appearing in your wallet, it may have been flagged as spam, especially if it includes suspicious links in the description. For more information, see A collectible is missing or flagged as spam in Phantom.