Asked to “approve” when sending USDT? It’s a scam

Guide

Some sites ask you to connect your wallet and “approve” to rent energy or send USDT. Most of them are scams that drain your wallet.

What is an approval?

An approval means “this contract may move my USDT for me.” Once approved, the other side can take your USDT at any time without asking. Scams often make you approve an unlimited amount.

Permission changes are even worse

TRON lets you hand control of a wallet to another address. One signature and the whole wallet is gone. If your wallet shows a request to change permissions, never confirm it.

Renting energy never needs approval

Energy arrives without the receiver allowing anything. A real rental ends once you send TRX. If a site asks you to connect, approve or sign, be suspicious.

Already approved?

Move any remaining USDT to a new wallet right away.
Check your address's approvals on an explorer such as TronScan and revoke them.
If you signed a permission change, stop using that wallet.

Staying safe

Don't connect your wallet to sites you don't know.
When a signature request appears, read what it allows all the way through.
Keep large amounts in a separate wallet you rarely use.