Fake Wallets

In the Bitcoin ecosystem, fake wallets pose a threat because they target newcomers who may not yet understand secure wallet practices. Some fake wallets drain funds immediately after receiving a deposit, while others quietly collect seed phrases for later theft. Avoiding fake wallets requires downloading software only from verified sources and confirming that the wallet is open-source or widely audited. Users should never share their seed phrase with any app that prompts for it unnecessarily, and should verify community reviews and security disclosures before trusting a wallet with bitcoin.