# Crypto phishing link

## Definition

A crypto phishing link is a URL crafted to imitate a legitimate wallet, exchange, dApp or promotion and induce the user to disclose secrets or authorize malicious actions.

## What it means in practice

Lookalike domains, shortened URLs, sponsored ads and compromised social accounts are common delivery methods.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval users should navigate to wallet.terenval.com through a trusted bookmark or direct verified address instead of unsolicited links.

**Important:** Check the full hostname before entering recovery information or approving a connection.

**[Install Terenval Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/?lang=en)**

## Related terms

- [phishing](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/phishing/)
- [Fake support scam](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/fake-support-scam/)
- [Fake airdrop](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/fake-airdrop/)
- [Malicious dApp](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/malicious-dapp/)
- [Social engineering](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/social-engineering/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [How to Secure a Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-secure-non-custodial-crypto-wallet/)
- [How Should You Store a Seed Phrase Safely?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-store-a-seed-phrase-safely/)
- [How to Test a Crypto Wallet Backup Safely](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-test-a-wallet-backup/)

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/crypto-phishing-link/