{"id":57748,"date":"2026-03-11T11:08:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/?p=57748"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:13:46","slug":"trust-wallet-adds-new-fraud-protection-wallet-to-monitor-suspicious-crypto-addresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/trust-wallet-adds-new-fraud-protection-wallet-to-monitor-suspicious-crypto-addresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Wallet Adds New Fraud Protection. Wallet to Monitor Suspicious Crypto Addresses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security has long been one of the biggest topics in cryptocurrency. Alongside technological advancement, fraud targeting less experienced investors has grown rapidly. Popular crypto wallet&nbsp;Trust Wallet&nbsp;has now <a href=\"https:\/\/trustwallet.com\/blog\/announcements\/introducing-address-poisoning-protection-on-trust-wallet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a> a new security feature designed to help users avoid one of the fastest-growing types of fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new feature focuses on so-called&nbsp;&#8220;address poisoning,&#8221; a scam in which attackers mimic cryptocurrency wallet addresses and attempt to trick users into accidentally sending their crypto to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article Contents:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-penezenka-zacne-kontrolovat-adresy-prijemcu-4\"><strong>Wallet to Check Recipient Addresses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Wallet now automatically checks the address to which a user wants to send crypto. The system compares it against a database of known fraudulent or suspicious addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the app detects that an address resembles one of the fraudulent wallets or has previously appeared in the database, it can warn the user before the transaction is sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is important primarily because cryptocurrency transactions are essentially irreversible. Once a transfer is confirmed on the blockchain (the digital ledger that records all crypto transactions), there is no way to recover the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new protection currently covers&nbsp;32 blockchain networks that operate on technology compatible with the so-called&nbsp;Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Simply put, this is a technological standard on which many popular cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported networks include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethereum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BNB Smart Chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polygon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbitrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avalanche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These blockchains rank among the most widely used in decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"aioseo-mohlo-by-vas-zajimat-ai-preferuje-bitcoin-8\">You Might Be Interested: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/ai-prefers-bitcoin-new-study-shows-strong-inclination-toward-digital-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">AI Prefers Bitcoin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-podvod-ktery-spoleha-na-nepozornost-20\"><strong>Fraud That Relies on Carelessness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Trust Wallet, address poisoning is among the fastest-growing types of cryptocurrency fraud. Globally, more than&nbsp;225 million such attacks have been recorded, with confirmed losses exceeding&nbsp;500 million dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principle of the scam is surprisingly simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scammer first sends the victim a small amount of cryptocurrency from an address that closely resembles either a known service address or one the user regularly works with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transaction then appears in the wallet&#8217;s history. When an investor later needs to send crypto again, they often simply&nbsp;copy the address from the transaction history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly the moment the fraudsters rely on. If the user fails to notice minor differences in the address, they may accidentally send the cryptocurrency to the attacker&#8217;s account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-nedavne-utoky-pripravily-investory-o-desitky-milionu-dolaru-26\"><strong>Recent Attacks Cost Investors Tens of Millions of Dollars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to available information, this type of fraud <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realscamsniffer\/status\/2020343088523407836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recently cost<\/a> two investors a combined&nbsp;62 million dollars in cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One incident occurred in December 2025, when an investor lost&nbsp;50 million USDt&nbsp;(a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar) precisely due to an address poisoning attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident sparked discussion about whether crypto wallets should automatically check suspicious addresses. Former Binance CEO&nbsp;Changpeng Zhao&nbsp;stated at the time that such protection should be standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;All wallets should simply check whether the receiving address is suspicious and block the user,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/square\/post\/34142027296314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">he wrote<\/a> on the Binance Square social platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/anycoin-czech-pioneer-in-the-digital-financial-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Anycoin Review<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-podobnou-ochranu-maji-i-jine-kryptopenezenky-32\"><strong>Similar Protection Available in Other Crypto Wallets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Wallet is not the only cryptocurrency wallet introducing similar security tools. Filtering of suspicious transactions or protection against fraudulent addresses is also offered by other popular wallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rabby Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zengo Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phantom Wallet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, fraud attempts are increasing and pressure for security measures is mounting rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"Trust Wallet, Krypto\" class=\"wp-image-57732\" title=\"Kryptow\u00e4hrung und Finanzm\u00e4rkte Digitale Revolution in der Finanzwelt Generative AI KI - Crypto-Globe.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-696x390.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-1068x599.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1254975085-1920x1076.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-bezpecnost-je-pro-kryptoinvestory-klicova-41\"><strong>Security Is Key for Crypto Investors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ordinary investors, one rule remains the same: cryptocurrencies give users full control over their money, but they also come with greater responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once crypto is sent to the wrong address,&nbsp;there is practically no way to reverse the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is precisely why new security features, such as checking suspicious addresses, can significantly reduce the risk of investors losing their funds to a relatively simple yet highly effective scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Don&#8217;t Miss: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/madisonsix-the-path-to-cryptocurrencies-without-technical-baggage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MadisonSix<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security has long been one of the biggest topics in cryptocurrency. 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The new feature focuses on so-called&nbsp;&#8220;address poisoning,&#8221; a scam in which [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":57741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[162],"tags":[110,93],"class_list":["post-57748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-crypto","tag-crypto","tag-cryptocurrencies"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":0,"sum_votes":0},"aioseo_meta":{"seo_title":"Trust Wallet Adds Fraud Protection Against Suspicious Crypto","meta_description":"Trust Wallet launches new security feature to protect users from address poisoning scams, which have cost investors over 500 million dollars globally. #separator_sa","focus_keyword":"Trust Wallet"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57748"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57749,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57748\/revisions\/57749"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}