Markopolo's Scam Targets Crypto Users via Fake Meeting Software and Telegram Impersonation

A widespread scamming campaign is targeting crypto users through fake meeting software and impersonation on messaging platforms like Telegram. The scam, reported by The Hacker News, involves a fake software called Markopolo's Scam, which aims to deceive users into transferring cryptocurrency. Security professionals in the Ethereum space are among the primary targets. Prominent figures like Hudson Jameson have warned Telegram users not to send money if asked on the platform, emphasizing that they will never request cryptocurrency through messaging platforms. Multiple accounts have been identified as impersonators, urging the community to block and report these fake profiles.