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Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warns users after a mid-six-figure wallet was drained by a fake search ad imitating the platform. A warning from Hayden Adams has renewed attention on scam ads that imitate real crypto platforms. Adams issued the statement after a user reported losing an entire mid-six-figure portfolio due to a fraudulent search result posing as the official Uniswap website. Adams Warns Users About Fake Search Ads Hayden said on X that scam ads continue to appear even after repeated reporting. He added that fraudulent apps and websites have targeted Uniswap users during periods when the platform waited for approvals on official channels. These cases often involve search engines showing ads that look identical to the legitimate platform. These scams are horrible, we’ve been fighting them for years There were scam Uniswap apps while we waited months for App Store approval Scam ads keep returning despite years of reporting They ban 3rd party tools like ublock that combat the issue The ad economy needs to go https://t.co/KCepOv8zUH — Hayden Adams 🦄 (@haydenzadams) February 20, 2026 Scammers pay for placement so that the fake result appears before the real site. Users may click the link believing it is safe and then connect their wallets. The wallet connection process can allow scammers to approve transactions that drain funds. Crypto platforms have shown this pattern for years, and Adams said the issue has continued without interruption. Search engines remain a key channel used by scammers. Their ads can mimic branding, logos, and site layouts, and this makes it difficult for new users to detect the fraud. Adams stated that his recent warning was intended to reduce new cases as more reports surface. Victim Reports Loss After Fake Result Appears An X user known as “Ika” shared a detailed account of losing his…

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Filed under: News - @ February 21, 2026 1:21 pm