What is Look-Alike Domain?

A look-alike domain is a fake web address crafted to pass for a genuine one. Attackers swap letters, add hyphens, use different endings, or substitute characters that look similar, so a quick glance reads it as the real brand. These domains host phishing pages and wallet drainers.

This matters because the domain is often the last checkpoint before you connect a wallet or enter a secret. Trusting a look-alike is how many people end up on a drainer without realising it.

Example: a real project might live at a certain address, while a scammer registers a version with an extra letter or a different suffix and buys ads so it appears near the top of search results.

Safety note: do not trust search ads or links in messages for anything involving your wallet. Bookmark official sites and use those bookmarks, inspect the full domain carefully, and be extra cautious during hyped events like a token generation event, when fakes multiply. When unsure, reach the site through the project’s verified social profile. Related terms include phishing, wallet-drainer, impersonation scam, and claim window.