A short intro what is this story aboput, nowadays there are lots of scam schemes and projects especially in world of crypto. But not anyone can easily recognize it. And what we should do as an industry is to fight them. This is why we decided to run this ANTIFRAUD project here for you. Clap, if you want us to continue!
Scheme №1 “ Extension”Next article consist info about one of the most dangerous type of fraud, the so-called CASHBACK Extension.
Many users complain about thier funds were stolen from their accounts.
How did it happen ? The answer is Extension. As they have installed Extensions for their browsers.
Futhermore, extensions can steal your cookie-files ,also send all your data info and may use your browser for its own purposes .
There are many types of extensions, however the most awful part of the whole scheme is that such extensions change the structure of website and replace user’s wallets . Users usually do not even realize it , untill unistalling the extension.
In addition to, there’re also expansion that work on API exchanges. It works next way: after its installation and logining — user will immediately lose his funds!
How do I know which extension is related to fraud?-zagolovok!!
It’s simple! The download of this extension will be extremely low and there will be a minimum number of users who will leave a review (scammers are too lazy to wind up reviews).
On the other hand, the download of expansion will be large enough and the reviews are fine, but you have to be careful before installation! As scammer may cheat on the reviews and Google will show up an expansion added few months ago and there is no information in net about it.
After all, how could it be? The extension was added 2 months ago and uses it by more than 10,000 users (Yes, it is quite possible), but you also need to read the information about this extension. Most likely there is no information about this extension, or some forums say it is a Scam.
But the scammers will look for a way they trust very much and you don’t have to trust the user who just wrote to you! Even if it’s your old friend (His social account networks could hack).
How do scammers find me?
They are looking for you in the telegram group(the theme of the groups is cryptocurrency), in discord and in other social networks . No matter who you are (even if you know a lot about scams), a scammer can trick you! They have been doing this for too long and can easily figure out how to deceive you.
Basically, on Scam sites (where they are asked to install the extension) you are offered a certain amount in the form of a bonus or the opportunity to get such a bonus!But no one will just pay you money to install the extension.
Scam sites are very nicely designed and inspire the trust of users, but you are not a stupid person and you can watch the registration of this domain (because scammers change domains too often). And you will see the following picture! This domain was created 1 week ago, but the extension was added 1 month. How could that be? It’s simple,the domain has been changed so you can easily understand where the fake is and where the real site is.(Just never forget to watch the reviews online, as this is one of your main tools!)
How can the sites on which you are asked to install the extension look like?
I provide a few screenshots of sites, which are often asked to install the extension (or to get a cashback, or to withdraw funds!)
sample of a fraud appYou must remember and follow next rules :
1. Everyone can cheat you (sometimes even friends can ).
2. There is no free money!
3. Do not install any extensions. Do not open any files that ask you to open by strangers.
4. Be always vigilant! After all, fraud will never disappear from our world!