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With Bitcoin climbing toward $100k, scammers are seizing the moment. Knowing their tactics can help you avoid their traps. A common strategy scammers use is mimicking Ledger through fake websites or counterfeit Ledger Live apps. We’re working tirelessly to take these down, but… https://t.co/NvEyC72rQ4
SCAMMERS GO CYBERPUNK: FAKE INFLUENCERS + MALWARE Scammers are levelling up, posing as crypto influencers to pull victims into Telegram traps. Here’s the hustle: they drop comments on legit posts, offering “alpha” tips, then nudge users into fake verification through a bot.… https://t.co/kvBPdXZ8ys
🚨 With the bull run here, scams are on the rise—be extra cautious! 🚨 Web3 is full of opportunities, but also risks. Double-check links, verify sources, and stay informed. A moment of carelessness can cost more than you think! Scammers are even impersonating Rarible… https://t.co/HvWYJMGWhE
Web3 security firm ScamSnifer has issued a warning about a new scam targeting cryptocurrency users, where fraudsters create fake accounts on social media platform X to impersonate popular influencers. These fake accounts promote malicious Telegram groups that lure users with promises of investment insights. Analysts from ScamSnifer have identified this fraudulent scheme as a tactic to steal cryptocurrency by enticing victims into these groups. The rise in scams is attributed to the current bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin nearing $100,000. Other companies, including Rarible and Ledger, have also noted the increase in scams, advising users to verify sources and be cautious of links to avoid falling victim to these schemes.
