Spotting Fake Reclaim Sites Before You Sign
Updated · 5 min read
Because reclaiming rent is popular, scammers clone the idea. The difference always shows up in what the transaction asks you to sign.
Red flags before connecting
Links sent in DMs, lookalike domains with extra letters, promises of airdrops or huge returns, countdown timers, and requests for a seed phrase are all warning signs.
Red flags in the transaction
Token or NFT transfers out of your wallet, Approve or SetAuthority instructions, or a SOL decrease larger than the advertised fee. A genuine reclaim only closes empty accounts and pays a clearly stated fee.
Safe habits
Bookmark the tools you use, read every wallet preview, and keep valuable holdings in a separate wallet that you never connect to new sites.
Check your wallet for locked SOL
Scan any Solana address for empty token accounts and see exactly how much rent you can reclaim. Free to check, non-custodial to close.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I signed something suspicious?
Move remaining assets to a new wallet immediately and revoke any token approvals from the old one.