{"id":335584,"date":"2025-04-08T01:56:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T01:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=335584"},"modified":"2025-04-08T01:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T01:56:32","slug":"solana-l2-presale-is-a-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/solana-l2-presale-is-a-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana L2 Presale Is a Scam: How Users Are Losing Wallets to Phishing Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new and dangerous phishing scam is making the rounds in the crypto community, posing as a legitimate presale event on the Solana blockchain. Disguised under the name <strong>&#8220;Solana L2 Presale&#8221;<\/strong>, this fraudulent scheme tricks users into revealing sensitive wallet information and in some cases, directly drains their crypto funds.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3179149321\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve seen promotions for this presale\u2014especially from the site <strong>dashboard-solaxy.pages[.]dev<\/strong>\u2014do not interact with it. This scam has <strong>no affiliation with the real Solana blockchain (solana.com)<\/strong> or any legitimate crypto projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll break down exactly how the scam works, the risks it poses, and what you should do if you\u2019ve been exposed to it.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3079818872\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solana-scam-1024x496.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solana-scam-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solana-scam-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solana-scam.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3658944819\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fake Solana L2 Presale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>&#8220;Solana L2 Presale&#8221;<\/strong> is not a real blockchain project or investment opportunity. It is a <strong>phishing scam<\/strong>, designed to trick users into disclosing the login credentials to their crypto wallets. By impersonating a promising Layer 2 presale tied to Solana, the scammers attempt to capitalize on growing interest in Layer 2 scalability solutions and Solana\u2019s recent popularity in the DeFi and NFT spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where the Scam Is Hosted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One known URL promoting this scam is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>dashboard-solaxy.pages[.]dev<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, scammers are known to deploy their campaigns across multiple domains. It\u2019s very likely that <strong>mirror sites<\/strong> or <strong>redirecting links<\/strong> are being used to drive more victims into the trap. These domains often look professional, mimicking the design and branding of authentic blockchain platforms.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2801583765\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Site Claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fraudulent website claims to offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exclusive early access to a new Layer 2 network on Solana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guaranteed allocation of tokens for early participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fast and secure wallet connection process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonuses for connecting quickly or referring others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s all fabricated. There is no Solana L2 presale. The site is engineered solely to <strong>harvest user data<\/strong> and <strong>initiate wallet-draining attacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad435546482\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: The Hook \u2013 Ads, Tweets, and Direct Messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers first reach users through:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad857416477\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twitter\/X promotions<\/strong>, including fake influencer endorsements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telegram or Discord messages<\/strong> shared in crypto groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phishing emails<\/strong> pretending to come from Solana or a crypto news site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malicious links shared via social media comments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These promotions often hype the presale with lines like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cSolana\u2019s L2 is live\u2014early access only\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSecure your allocation before the public launch\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGuaranteed airdrop for early supporters\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of it is fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The Landing Page \u2013 dashboard-solaxy.pages[.]dev<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clicking the ad or link brings users to the <strong>fake presale site<\/strong>, which is designed to look like an official Solana dashboard. The branding is clean, the design mimics real DeFi dashboards, and the page includes:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad528991032\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A \u201cConnect Wallet\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fake progress bar (e.g., \u201c87% allocation filled\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims of being audited or KYC verified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urgent messaging and countdown timers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to create <strong>urgency<\/strong> and <strong>trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: The Wallet Connection Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most dangerous step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users are prompted to connect their digital wallets using common providers like:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4064447056\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MetaMask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phantom (popular with Solana users)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WalletConnect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coinbase Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And other browser extensions or mobile wallets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some versions of the scam, users are asked to <strong>manually enter wallet credentials<\/strong> (a massive red flag). In others, they\u2019re prompted to <strong>sign transactions<\/strong> after connecting their wallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s what happens next:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the user enters <strong>login credentials<\/strong>, the information is sent directly to the scammer\u2019s server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the user connects a wallet and approves a transaction, a <strong>malicious contract<\/strong> may be executed, silently draining their funds and tokens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of how wallet permissions work, the malicious smart contract may have <strong>ongoing access<\/strong> to the victim\u2019s wallet even after the session ends.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4020400842\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Funds Are Stolen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once access is obtained, scammers immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer any <strong>SOL<\/strong>, <strong>SPL tokens<\/strong>, or <strong>NFTs<\/strong> from the wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move funds to <strong>mixer addresses<\/strong> or centralized exchanges to cover their tracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the victim\u2019s wallet signature history to target future transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, victims realize they\u2019ve been scammed only <strong>after their funds are gone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad561047785\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If You\u2019ve Been Targeted or Compromised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you interacted with the scam site or connected your wallet, act fast:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2804315064\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Disconnect Your Wallet Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to your wallet settings and <strong>revoke any active permissions<\/strong> related to the scam site. Use tools like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/explorer.solana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solana Explorer \u2013 Token Approvals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/revoke.cash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revoke.cash<\/a> (for EVM-compatible wallets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Move Your Funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your wallet was compromised, <strong>transfer all remaining assets<\/strong> to a new wallet you fully control. Do <strong>not reuse<\/strong> the compromised wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Scan Your Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run a malware and spyware scan to ensure no additional scripts or keystroke loggers were installed while you interacted with the scam page.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad814192320\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Report the Scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Report the scam to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solana Foundation<\/strong> \u2013 via their support or Discord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phish Report Services<\/strong> like Google Safe Browsing and Chainabuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social platforms<\/strong> where you found the link (X, Reddit, Telegram)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps shut down active domains and alert others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Warn the Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post on forums like:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3814884105\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>r\/Solana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>r\/CryptoCurrency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solana Discord or Telegram groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community awareness is crucial to stopping the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1303527593\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recognize Fake Presales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few key red flags to help you spot future scams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re asked to <strong>enter private keys<\/strong> or login credentials directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site <strong>isn\u2019t listed<\/strong> on the official project\u2019s website or blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>unverifiable claims<\/strong> of audits, KYC, or token listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Countdown timers<\/strong> or pressure tactics are used to rush your decision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re redirected to a suspicious or <strong>unofficial domain name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The URL ends in domains like <code>.pages.dev<\/code>, <code>.xyz<\/code>, or looks like a low-effort clone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad514243750\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always verify presales or token launches via official project sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1380925487\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Solana L2 Presale Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Solana L2 Presale scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Solana L2 Presale scam is a phishing operation posing as a legitimate Layer 2 token presale event on the Solana blockchain. It tricks users into connecting their wallets or entering login credentials under the pretense of participating in an exclusive early access sale. The scam has no association with Solana, solana.com, or any legitimate Layer 2 project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the scam hosted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam has been actively promoted through the domain dashboard-solaxy.pages[.]dev, but similar versions may appear on other websites or cloned domains. Scammers often rotate URLs to avoid detection or takedown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the scam work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victims are directed to a fake presale website that mimics an official Solana launch. Users are prompted to connect their crypto wallets or input their wallet credentials. If a wallet is connected, a malicious smart contract may execute transactions that drain funds. If login data is submitted, it is captured by the scammers and used to access wallets manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens when I connect my wallet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you connect your wallet to the fake presale site and approve any transaction, you may unknowingly authorize a smart contract with access to your assets. This can lead to the immediate and permanent loss of funds, tokens, or NFTs stored in the wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I was asked to enter my wallet\u2019s login credentials?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you manually entered your credentials on the scam site, scammers likely now have full access to your crypto wallet. They can use this information to log in directly, transfer your assets, or exploit linked accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell if a presale is a scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red flags include being asked for wallet login credentials, fake audit or KYC badges, aggressive countdown timers, and websites hosted on unusual or unofficial domains. Always verify any presale through official Solana channels, including solana.com, official Discord servers, or the Solana Foundation\u2019s announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I interacted with the scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately disconnect your wallet, revoke permissions using trusted tools, and move your remaining assets to a new wallet. Run a malware scan on your device, report the scam to Solana support and crypto security platforms, and alert the community to help others avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I recover my stolen funds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, crypto transactions are irreversible. If a malicious contract drained your wallet or if credentials were used to transfer your assets, recovery is highly unlikely. However, you can prevent further loss by securing your accounts and reporting the incident to relevant platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I report the Solana L2 Presale scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can report the scam to Solana moderators via Discord or official community channels, as well as through crypto security platforms like Chainabuse. Also report phishing websites to Google Safe Browsing or other domain blacklist services to aid in takedown efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I protect myself from crypto phishing scams?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never enter your wallet credentials on any website. Only connect your wallet to trusted, verified platforms. Use hardware wallets for added security. Double-check URLs and avoid interacting with unsolicited messages, ads, or links that claim to offer early access or presale tokens. Always confirm project legitimacy through official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2493706773\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Solana L2 Presale<\/strong> scam is a clear example of how phishing tactics in crypto are evolving. By posing as a trusted blockchain project and offering fake early access to a Layer 2 launch, scammers are successfully stealing credentials, draining wallets, and walking away with victims&#8217; assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scam has no connection to <strong>Solana<\/strong>, <strong>solana.com<\/strong>, or any real L2 solution. It is a trap\u2014carefully engineered to appear legitimate, but designed solely to steal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay vigilant, double-check URLs, never enter wallet credentials manually, and think twice before connecting your wallet to any unverified site.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new and dangerous phishing scam is making the rounds in the crypto community, posing as a legitimate presale event on the Solana blockchain. Disguised under the name &#8220;Solana L2 Presale&#8221;, this fraudulent scheme tricks &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Solana L2 Presale Is a Scam: How Users Are Losing Wallets to Phishing Sites\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/solana-l2-presale-is-a-scam\/#more-335584\" aria-label=\"Read more about Solana L2 Presale Is a Scam: How Users Are Losing Wallets to Phishing Sites\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":335585,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scam-reports","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=335584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335584\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/335585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=335584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=335584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=335584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}