Fake MetaMask Token Airdrop Scams
Scammers fabricate MetaMask token airdrops requiring users to connect wallets on drainer sites. MetaMask does not distribute tokens requiring wallet connections to external claim pages.
Part of: Fake Airdrop Scams
Last reviewed: 7 June 2026
MetaMask as a product does not issue its own token, yet speculation about a potential 'MASK token' or 'MetaMask governance token' has circulated in the crypto community for years. Scammers use this ongoing speculation to make fake airdrop announcements feel plausible, targeting MetaMask's large user base with fraudulent claim pages.
These scams are particularly dangerous because connecting a MetaMask wallet is a normal, everyday action for Web3 users. The attacker exploits the muscle memory of wallet connection to sneak in a malicious approval during what feels like a routine process.
MetaMask has not launched a native token as of mid-2026, and any airdrop of such a token requiring a wallet connection to an external site should be treated as a drainer scam regardless of how official the page appears.
How this scam works on the MetaMask brand
A social media campaign announces that MetaMask is distributing a 'MASK' governance token to wallets that have executed more than a certain number of transactions. The announcement links to a polished site with MetaMask's fox logo and a wallet-connect button. Connecting the wallet submits an approval transaction that grants the site's contract spending authority over the user's tokens.
Another variant sends a phishing email to users who have interacted with MetaMask-related forums or communities, inviting them to 'verify wallet eligibility' for a MetaMask loyalty airdrop. The verification process involves connecting the wallet and signing a message that includes a drainer contract approval.
Any genuine MetaMask token announcement would be made through MetaMask's official blog at metamask.io/news and through the verified @MetaMask Twitter/X account. If a claim page is not announced there, it is fraudulent.
Common red flags
- A MetaMask token airdrop announcement not confirmed on metamask.io or the verified @MetaMask account
- A wallet-connect prompt on any site other than metamask.io for a MetaMask token claim
- A 'MASK token claim' site requiring you to sign an approval transaction beyond connecting
- Countdown timers creating urgency for a MetaMask airdrop deadline
- Social media ads or DMs directing to a MetaMask token claim page
- A claim interface that requests broad token approvals as part of the eligibility check
How to protect yourself
- Verify any MetaMask airdrop claim at metamask.io before taking any action
- Do not connect your primary wallet to any claim site found via social media or email
- Use a dedicated low-balance wallet for testing unfamiliar claim pages
- Review and revoke all token approvals at Revoke.cash after any unexpected wallet-connect interaction
- Follow only the official @MetaMask account and metamask.io for product announcements
How to report it
- Report phishing sites to MetaMask at support.metamask.io
- Report fake social media accounts to the relevant platform
- Submit phishing domains to Google Safe Browsing
- Report to IC3.gov (US) or Action Fraud (UK)
Frequently asked questions
Has MetaMask released a token?
MetaMask had not officially released a native token as of mid-2026. Persistent rumors about a potential token make fake airdrop scams especially convincing. Always verify through metamask.io before acting on any airdrop announcement.
Why do these scams specifically target MetaMask users?
MetaMask has tens of millions of users, most of whom are comfortable connecting their wallet to Web3 sites. This makes them an ideal audience for drainer scams that exploit the wallet-connect action they perform regularly.
What should I do if I connected my wallet to a fake MetaMask airdrop site?
Immediately visit Revoke.cash, connect your wallet in read-only mode, and revoke all approvals granted to unknown contracts. If a large approval was already used, transfer remaining assets to a fresh wallet with a new seed phrase.