Start from a trusted entry point
Phishing pages are designed to look familiar. Type the address yourself or use a bookmark you created from the official site; do not trust a sponsored search result, a social-media reply, or an unsolicited direct message to send you to a wallet page.
Before connecting a wallet, inspect the domain and make sure the browser is not warning you about a lookalike address. A clean-looking interface is not proof of legitimacy. The URL and the wallet request are the two details that matter most.
Verify the route before the deposit
Match the ticker and network on both sides. USDT on Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and other chains can have the same ticker while being different assets on different rails. The selected network must match the deposit and payout instructions exactly.
Read the rate mode and the minimum. A floating quote can change with the market; a fixed quote may have a time limit and a precise deposit requirement. Sending less than a route minimum or using a different network can delay the process or make the route unavailable.
Protect the wallet, especially on DEX routes
Your recovery phrase and private key belong only in your wallet software during setup or recovery. Support, exchanges, wallet-connect prompts, and giveaways do not need them. A request for either is a theft attempt.
A wallet signature is also meaningful. Read whether you are signing a swap, an approval, or an unrelated message. Reject requests for a network you did not choose, an unfamiliar token, an unlimited permission you do not understand, or a transaction that does not match the review screen.
Keep the details you may need later
Save the private status link or transaction ID, the deposit transaction hash, and the receiving address until the exchange is complete. These records let you trace a transaction without revealing your seed phrase or signing new requests.
If something appears wrong, do not rush into a second transaction or pay someone who promises to unlock your coins. Check the route status first, then contact the service through the official support path with the relevant transaction ID.