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May 13, 2019, 09:32:26 AM
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Recently, the Ann section has seen a couple of fake Ann threads created, that have exactly the same content as the original Ann, but that change the links of the publicized links, swapping them for links that point to fake/scam wallets (see SCAM - Ulord(UT) FAKE ANN and FAKE Wallet to Spread Malware).

DT members are doing a good job there of detecting, investigating and tagging related accounts, but there is a cast shadow of doubt over whether some of the implied accounts really did perform the alleged action, of whether they were temporarily taken over by hackers, who made the posts in the account’s name, did not change the password, and left the scene seemingly without a trace.

A priori, this seems rather much improbable, but the case is interesting due to various OPs claiming to be completely in the blue as to how those posts got tied to their accounts. The implied accounts are even totally unrelated (i.e. from different countries and using different languages), which makes it a case worth studying incase the allegations are true.
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May 14, 2019, 05:32:51 AM
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...snip... Especially ponzi scheme, hyip & fake ICO. Perhaps scammers and hacker would use this up trend as weapon of scam.

Please don't forget those crypto "experts" or "gurus" that will be coming out on twitter then starting their own paid group to scam newbies.
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May 14, 2019, 12:03:01 PM
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With our experience last year, I think people are already aware of this.
These scammers will promote a shitty ICO and most likely newbies will be their target.
I think this community is very active in sharing information on how to prevent getting scam, so it's up to us if we will still fall for these scams.

We need to read and study before investing, and OP is right, be careful.

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