FBI Publishes Statement Warning Crypto Community of Impersonation Scams
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Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay FBI issues warning on crypto impersonation scams Scammers sometimes pretend to work for a known exchange and convince users to release sensitive details The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned crypto community members about a rising impersonation scam. According to a statement from the FBI, there is now a trend of scammers pretending to be legit crypto exchange staff to exploit unsuspecting customers. The need for increased caution among crypto users is increasing as the industry expands and developers issue more cryptocurrencies. Many crypto private sales offer users the opportunity to buy digital assets at low prices and enjoy a potential spike as the sales continue, as well as even larger profits when the token is finally listed publicly. Some of these tokens are available on multiple blockchains and offer perks, including low transaction fees, high scalability, and impressive staking rewards. However, these opportunities in the crypto sector call for users to be cautious. An official release from the FBI explains how the scam works. The scammer would begin by contacting the prospective victim through an unsolicited message or call, pretending to be an exchange employee. The person would then claim a security issue with the victim’s wallet while conveying some sense of urgency by pretending there have been attempts to compromise the account. As a means of resolution, the victim will be offered a link to provide login information for account protection or asked to provide sensitive details for the fake employee to help with account security. People who believe the scammer may give up these details and lose their crypto. The FBI offers a few tips for users to protect themselves. According to the publication, users should ignore any call or message that indicates a problem with their wallet or account,…
Filed under: News - @ August 9, 2024 8:18 pm