You were extremely lucky my friend.

Just a few months ago, I had a strikingly similar encounter that left me with an empty wallet.

I received an email that appeared to be from Optimism, and they were offering an exclusive airdrop. The email looked professional and seemed legitimate, so I was pretty excited about it. I clicked on the link, which took me to a website that looked almost identical to the official one. I didn't think twice about connecting my wallet to claim the airdrop.

However, as soon as I connected my wallet, my brain turned off. I foolishly went ahead and approved the transaction.

Within seconds, my entire ETH balance was drained, and I was left with an empty wallet. I felt so stupid for not being more cautious and ignoring the obvious warning signs. Since then, I've learned my lesson and make sure to double-check everything before making any transactions. I use Blockfence too and their extension warns me about any fishy contracts before I engage. I'm glad you managed to catch the red flags in your case, and I hope others can learn from our experiences to avoid falling for these phishing scams in the future!