π¨ Crypto scams and hacks surged in Q2 2024, costing $573M! πΈ
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π¨ Be careful! @BlackRock has reported increased incidents of scams that lead victims to fake websites and social media accounts for cryptocurrencies #ScamAlert#CryptoSafety#ETH
There has been a spike in investment-related scams, including directing users toward crypto investment-related websites and/or social media platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram. We urge caution in dealing with individuals, websites or social media platforms using our brand and offering training or investments. BlackRock and our firmβs executives never contact anyone through any social media platforms (including WhatsApp and Telegram) with investment offerings or to solicit payment of any kind. Please remain vigilant and if you suspect fraudulent activity, do not proceed. Find more information here: https://t.co/d1kgqAdDpz
π«π΅οΈββοΈ Ignore Unknown NFTs: Never interact with unsolicited NFTs in your wallet. These can be phishing attempts. Simply ignore them or send them to a burn address. π₯ #PyxiTips#ScamAlert#NFTSafety
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π§΅1/5 π¨ ETH Trust Fund Scam Alert! π¨ Over $2 million vanished overnight in a shocking Ethereum trust fund scam. Here's what happened and how to stay safe. π
4/5 π Stay Safe: To avoid falling victim to such scams, verify the legitimacy of any investment opportunity, especially in the crypto space. Look for red flags and double-check sources. #PyxiTipsππ
π«π Avoid Pump and Dump Schemes: Be cautious of small-cap cryptocurrencies promoted by influencers, as these may be artificially inflated for profit. #PyxiTips#CryptoSafety#ScamAlert
π¨ Scam Alert! π¨ Washington State's DFI warns against crypto scams led by self-proclaimed "professors." Always verify credentials and research thoroughly before investing. Protect your assets! πΌπ #CryptoScam#StaySafe#BlockchainSecurity
π (2/2) These scammers pose as crypto experts to gain trust, then push fraudulent investments. They often use fake credentials and sophisticated schemes. Always verify sources and never share personal info or funds with unverified entities. π΅οΈββοΈπ #PyxiTips#CryptoSafety
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π¨ The UK's Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) warns of a new scam with fake lawyers demanding Bitcoin payments. Emails from "[email protected]" claim to have copied personal data & threaten to release damaging videos unless paid in BTC. Stay vigilant! β οΈ #ScamAlert
Avoid Too-Good-To-Be-True Offers: If an NFT offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Watch for red flags like odd language or unrealistic promises. #PyxiTips#ScamAlert#Web3Safety
π¨ Security Tip: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) if possible on all your accounts to add an extra layer of security against unauthorized access. #Web3Safety#PyxiTips