How to avoid scams like the fake "Hyperwave HLP Airdrop"

What is the fake "Hyperwave HLP Airdrop"?

We have inspected the website (claims-hyperwavefi[.]xyz) and concluded that it mimics the official Hyperwave site (app.hyperwavefi.xyz) to trick visitors into participating in a fake giveaway. The ultimate goal is to steal cryptocurrency from victims. Therefore, this page should be avoided.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states that since the start of 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto to scams – that's about one out of every four dollars reported lost, more than any other payment method.

"Hyperwave HLP Airdrop" scam in detail

Hyperwave (app.hyperwavefi.xyz) is a project on the Hyperliquid blockchain focused on bringing forex and other financial products on-chain. It launches hwHLP, a yield-bearing token from Hyperliquidity Provider Vaults, and aims to develop new digital assets, markets, and practical use cases for them in everyday life.

The fake website (claims-hyperwavefi[.]xyz) promotes an airdrop (a cryptocurrency giveaway). It aims to trick visitors into believing that they can get hwHLP tokens by connecting their wallets. However, the true intention is to steal cryptocurrency (drain wallets).

Once the victim connects their wallet, they unknowingly activate a cryptocurrency drainer that transfers crypto holdings to the scammer's wallet. In most cases, no. Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible, meaning once the funds are sent to a scammer's wallet, they cannot be undone.

Therefore, it is important to be cautious when handling cryptocurrency and interacting with unknown platforms to avoid falling victim to scams.

Similar scams in general

Fake crypto platforms often imitate real ones to trick users into connetcing their wallets. Scammers then use crypto drainers or other methods to steal funds, and the stolen assets are almost never recoverable. Users should be careful with crypto platforms and always examine them to avoid monetary loss.

Examples of similar scams are "$GUARD" Airdrop", "Fake HyperSwap Website", and "Kaito Airdrop".

How did I open a scam website?

Cybercriminals lure users to websites that employ drainers to steal cryptocurrency using compromised or fake social media accounts (mostly Twitter/X or Facebook accounts), hacked WordPress sites, and rogue advertising networks. The aforementioned networks are often encountered on torrent, adult, and illegal streaming sites.

Fraudulent pages may also be reached through deceptive emails, adware-generated ads, pop-ups, buttons, or links on suspicious sites, or fake notifications from unreliable websites.

How to avoid visiting scam pages?

Get software and files only from legitimate sources such as official websites or app stores. Do not grant notification permissions to questionable sites. Avoid interacting with ads, buttons (or other content) on untrustworthy pages. Be cautious with unexpected emails or unfamiliar messages - ignore links and attachments they may contain.

Also, regularly update the operating system and installed software, and scan the computer using a reliable security tool. If your computer is already infected with unwanted apps, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

The appearance of "Hyperwave HLP Airdrop" scam (GIF):

The official Hyperwave site (app.hyperwavefi.xyz):

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• What is Fake Hyperwave HLP token giveaway?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a fake crypto giveaway?

A fake crypto giveaway is a type of scam in which fraudsters impersonate popular platforms, companies, or public figures to trick people into believing they can receive free cryptocurrency or other rewards.

What is the purpose of a fake crypto giveaway?

These scams are usually aimed at stealing cryptocurrency or collecting personal information from victims.

Why do I encounter scam websites?

Users may be directed to scams through deceptive notifications, adware-injected ads, phishing emails, or other misleading tactics. Scammers also spread scam websites via fake or hijacked social media accounts, compromised sites, and malicious ad networks often appearing on torrent, adult, or pirated streaming pages.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from scams?

Combo Cleaner monitors all visited websites and can detect malicious ones, including scam sites. When a threat is found, it warns the user and blocks access to the site.