As of June 29, 2025, airdrop scams spike with fake sites mimicking Arbitrum or Optimism, using phishing links sent via DMs or cloned X accounts. Tactics include “claim now” prompts requiring wallet connections—red flags include unverified URLs or grammar errors. Scammers exploit hype, stealing $500k+ in ARB cases. Verify via official sites (e.g., arbitrum.foundation) and check X blue ticks. Enable 2FA and avoid sharing seed phrases. Education and skepticism are key—legit drops never demand funds upfront in this treacherous landscape.