The Shiba Inu community receives an urgent warning about scammers impersonating Shytoshi Kusama on Telegram, emphasizing vigilance and safety.
Points
- Scammers are impersonating Shytoshi Kusama on Telegram and requesting funds.
- The community is urged to stay informed and only follow official channels.
- Vigilance against fake airdrops and other scams is critical for protecting assets.
The Shiba Inu community has received an urgent warning regarding scams parading as Shiba Inu lead Shytoshi Kusama on Telegram. The alert cautions SHIB holders to be vigilant against scammers on Telegram who are impersonating Shytoshi Kusama and requesting funds.
In a tweet, Shiba Inu-focused X handle ShibArmy Scam Alerts warns the SHIB community to watch out for scammers on Telegram impersonating Shytoshi Kusama and asking for funds.
Watch out for scammers on #Telegram impersonating @ShytoshiKusama and asking you for funds.
Kusama will never request funds from you.
Stay SAFE #Shibarium pic.twitter.com/RSpjOWATtm— Shibarmy Scam Alerts （@susbarium） July 20, 2024
Scammers have increasingly targeted the Shiba Inu community, seeking to capitalize on the dog token’s popularity. These fraudulent actors create fake profiles and accounts to mimic legitimate figures in the Shiba Inu community, this time Shytoshi Kusama, and approach unsuspecting community members with requests for money, frequently promising rewards or exclusive opportunities.
The alert emphasizes that Shytoshi Kusama will never request funds from anyone. Any such requests should be treated as scams and reported immediately. In this light, the SHIB community is urged to stay informed and cautious, ensuring they only follow official channels for updates and communications.
Shiba Inu Community Warned of Fake Telegram Channels Promoting Airdrops
In another tweet, ShibArmy Scam Alert warns the Shiba Inu community of fake Telegram channels promoting airdrops with no affiliation to the Shiba Inu ecosystem, noting that these are scams.
“Be cautious of fake Telegram channels promoting airdrops, token migrations, or any offers that require you to connect your wallets to gain free assets. These are all scams designed to drain your cryptocurrency,” ShibArmy Scam Alerts wrote in a tweet. Typically, these fraudulent websites create a sense of urgency, displaying countdown timers in a bid to trick users into claiming quickly without verifying the legitimacy, it further noted.
The SHIB community members are urged never to rush and always take their time to investigate and ensure the authenticity of any offers before connecting their wallets. They should also spend time checking official social media channels and speaking to trusted individuals only to confirm the validity of any offers.
解説
- Scam Awareness: Scammers often impersonate well-known figures in the cryptocurrency community to trick users into sending them funds. Awareness and vigilance are crucial in protecting oneself from such scams.
- Official Channels: Always follow official channels and sources for updates and communications. This helps ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy.
- Caution with Airdrops: Fake airdrops are a common scam tactic. Users should verify the legitimacy of any airdrop offers and avoid connecting their wallets to untrusted sources.