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Nov 11, 11:57 PM
Surge in Telegram and Zoom Scams, Including Crypto Wallet Fraud, Prompts Warnings from Certora and 0G Labs
Infosec
Hacks
Tech
Crypto

Surge in Telegram and Zoom Scams, Including Crypto Wallet Fraud, Prompts Warnings from Certora and 0G Labs

Authors
  • 0G Labs
  • Madni Aghadi
  • BOOM Live
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Recent reports highlight a surge in scams targeting users on platforms like Telegram and Zoom. Individuals have encountered various fraudulent schemes, including a scam involving a malicious link that compromises user accounts. One user shared their experience of clicking a suspicious link sent by a friend, leading to unauthorized access attempts on their account. In another instance, a caller posing as a legitimate source attempted to deceive a user regarding their crypto wallet, utilizing plausible explanations to gain trust. Additionally, warnings have been issued by organizations like Certora and 0G Labs, cautioning users against scams that involve fake requests for NFTs and impersonation of official sale pages. Users are advised to verify links through trusted channels and report any suspicious activity to authorities for further investigation.

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