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How to avoid a crypto mule scam
Beginner

How to avoid a crypto mule scam

A crypto money mule scam involves unsuspecting individuals transferring stolen cryptocurrency for criminals, thinking they are part of legitimate activities. Indeed, individuals are often tricked into these activities through schemes known as crypto money mule scams. But how exactly does a crypto money mule scam work, and what are the warning signs and legal risks? Let’s take a look.
11/25/2024, 7:36:55 AM
MangoFarmSOL Exit Scam
Beginner

MangoFarmSOL Exit Scam

MangoFarmSOL marketed itself as a farming protocol on the Solana blockchain, promising high yields and a lucrative MANGO token airdrop. However, the MangoFarmSOL team executed an exit scam, and this highlighted the urgent need for an auditing and review process of DeFi projects.
4/1/2024, 7:23:24 PM
Web3 Security Beginner's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls|Pixiu Pan Scam
Beginner

Web3 Security Beginner's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls|Pixiu Pan Scam

According to legend, Pixiu is a magical creature, and it is said that treasures swallowed cannot be taken out from its body. This image aptly describes the Pixiu Pan scam: after users invest money, the price rises rapidly, triggering follow-up purchases, but ultimately finds that they cannot sell and the funds are locked up. The content of this issue includes the reasons why users fall into Pixiu Pan, typical tricks of Pixiu Pan scam, and corresponding safety suggestions. I hope it can help everyone be more vigilant and avoid pitfalls.
11/18/2024, 5:15:25 AM
Airdrop Scam Prevention Guide
Beginner

Airdrop Scam Prevention Guide

This article delves into Web3 airdrops, the common types, and the potential scams they can involve. It also discusses how scammers prey on the excitement around airdrops to trap users. By analyzing the Jupiter airdrop case, we expose how crypto scams operate and how dangerous they can be. The article provides actionable tips to help users identify risks, safeguard their assets, and participate in airdrops safely.
10/24/2024, 2:37:01 PM
What is an NFT Swap Order Scam?
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What is an NFT Swap Order Scam?

Learn about NFT swap order scams, how they work, and tips to avoid falling victim. Protect your NFT assets and trade safely with these expert insights.
6/8/2023, 4:02:22 AM
8 Ways to Check If It’s a Token Scam
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8 Ways to Check If It’s a Token Scam

Whether in real life or within the blockchain industry, the risk of scams is ever-present. To verify the security of projects and the legitimacy of tokens, this article introduces eight methods for checking and identifying relatively safe projects. These methods also help traders effectively avoid scams.
5/30/2024, 8:53:49 PM
What Should I Do When I Encounter a Crypto Scam?
Intermediate

What Should I Do When I Encounter a Crypto Scam?

Crypto scammers use various tactics to steal funds, including phishing scams, fake ICOs, and Ponzi schemes. Knowing these tactics can help you avoid losing money.
3/14/2024, 8:59:54 AM
Unraveling a New Scam: Maliciously Modifying RPC Node Links to Steal Assets
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Unraveling a New Scam: Maliciously Modifying RPC Node Links to Steal Assets

Users often focus solely on whether funds have been credited to their wallets, overlooking potential underlying risks. Through a series of seemingly genuine operations like transferring small amounts, scammers deceive users into falling for their schemes. This article analyses the malicious process, reminding users to exercise caution and vigilance during transactions.
5/8/2024, 2:56:42 PM
Cold Wallet Not Cold? How a Veteran Journalist Lost $400,000 in a Scam
Beginner

Cold Wallet Not Cold? How a Veteran Journalist Lost $400,000 in a Scam

In this decentralized digital world, everyone is responsible for safeguarding their own assets and acting as the first line of defense against risks. We can’t rely on others, but we can rely on rules and common sense. Always remember: Never share your mnemonic phrase.
3/3/2025, 3:34:51 AM
What is Social Engineering in the Crypto Space
Intermediate

What is Social Engineering in the Crypto Space

With more sophisticated and advanced social engineering methods on the rise, used to scam and loot from a handful of Web3 users, necessary control measures to mitigate losses or fall victim to these criminals become very important.
4/9/2024, 7:10:27 AM
In-Depth Exploration of Web3 Social Opportunities and Mission
Intermediate

In-Depth Exploration of Web3 Social Opportunities and Mission

This article delves into the development and challenges of Web3 social in the current environment filled with skepticism. Despite many viewing Web3 as a scam, we still believe that its core technologies, such as decentralization and token incentives, have revolutionary potential.
6/8/2024, 2:36:36 PM
How to Avoid Phishing Scams from EVM to Solana?
Intermediate

How to Avoid Phishing Scams from EVM to Solana?

This article describes a case of a user losing assets due to a phishing scam on Solana. It explains the differences between Solana and EVM chains and their unique fraudulent tactics, such as token account ownership transfer, no need for pre-authorization, allowing multiple token transfers in a single transaction, and using Durable Nonce for fraud.
7/25/2024, 5:27:11 AM
ERC-404 vs. Pandora: NFT Revolution or Scam?
Beginner

ERC-404 vs. Pandora: NFT Revolution or Scam?

ERC-404 is an experimental token standard that has not been formally reviewed. Based on this standard, Pandora token innovatively combines ERC-20 tokens and NFT, aiming to explore new ways of asset trading. Although there is a certain degree of innovation, However, it does not solve the liquidity problem of the NFT market, and its security and long-term impact remain to be seen.
2/20/2024, 5:33:42 AM
False Chrome Extension Stealing Analysis
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False Chrome Extension Stealing Analysis

Recently, several Web3 participants have lost funds from their accounts due to downloading a fake Chrome extension that reads browser cookies. The SlowMist team has conducted a detailed analysis of this scam tactic.
6/12/2024, 3:30:24 PM
HAWK: The Rise and Fall of Celebrity Tokens
Beginner

HAWK: The Rise and Fall of Celebrity Tokens

The HAWK token was originally promised to provide financial support for pet charities, but its skyrocketing and plummeting after listing revealed the common scam patterns in the cryptocurrency market. The token's market value soared to $490 million in just three hours, then plummeted by 91%, resulting in significant losses for many investors. The revealed token concentration distribution, early 'sniping' for profits, and the significant risks of celebrity tokens make this event another typical case in the cryptocurrency field.
1/12/2025, 3:10:08 PM

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