As an analyst with years of experience in the crypto market and a keen eye for spotting scams, I can’t stress enough the importance of staying vigilant when it comes to protecting your digital assets. The recent warnings from Shibarmy Scam Alerts serve as a stark reminder that the world of cryptocurrencies is rife with bad actors looking to take advantage of unsuspecting investors.


TL;DR

    Shibarmy Scam Alerts warned SHIB users about bad actors impersonating admins on Telegram and urged them to verify profiles before engaging.
    They also cautioned against fake Treat tokens, reminding the community that the meme coin hasn’t been released yet.

Watch Out for This Scam

The Shibarmy Scam Alerts team advises users of Shiba Inu (SHIB) to be vigilant when interacting with suspicious individuals on Telegram, as scammers have been known to create fake admin and moderator profiles within the app, with the intention of deceiving unsuspecting victims.

The message states that they’re utilizing the ‘BIO’ area to showcase usernames, which gives an impression of authenticity when initially viewed.

The team said SHIB developers will never contact users to provide support or fix any issues related to wallets. “If someone reaches out to you first, claiming to be an admin, it’s likely a scam. Always verify by comparing usernames with those on official channels,” they added.

As a researcher, I would like to emphasize the importance of remaining cautious when interacting with individuals who claim to represent the SHIB community. To ensure authenticity, it’s crucial to verify their usernames carefully and report any suspicious or potentially fraudulent activity for further investigation.

Previously, the Shiba Inu group cautioned Telegram users about potential risks. More specifically, they warned that unscrupulous individuals could try to obtain personal and monetary details from unsuspecting users, or even request transfers to questionable accounts.

“The working group cautions against disclosing sensitive information like home addresses, phone numbers, and financial details via private messages on Telegram. Genuine organizations won’t ask for such data through DMs. They also recommend abstaining from money transactions over Telegram and never sending money or cryptocurrencies as a result of requests made through the platform.

The Previous Alert

Previously this week, Shibarmy Scam Alerts issued a caution to the Shiba Inu (SHIB) community about being vigilant when encountering suspicious individuals who propose opportunities involving the Treat token. The team emphasized that the meme coin has not yet been launched.

“This is a reminder that some groups are pushing a fake Treat token claiming to be part of the Shiba Inu Ecosystem. Please remember, the official Treat token has NOT been released yet. Any token claiming otherwise is a scam designed to deceive you.”

The developers assured that they will make an official declaration when the token becomes active. They also advised to confirm any doubtful information or tokens via reliable resources within the Shiba Inu community.

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2024-09-26 18:56