NFT Scams

NFT Scams

Intro



Firstly, Non-fungible tokens, more commonly referred to as NFTs, are now the latest trend. Individuals from all over the world are spending millions of dollars (in cryptocurrency) for NFT artwork and collectibles. If you were a crypto geek, the rapid growth of NFTs onto the world's stage and into mainstream media was inevitable. These tokens have been in circulation for several years. NFT values have soared due to the spike in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.



Take a brief look at the threat landscape for cryptocurrency, and you'll see one thing in common. The greater the value of a cryptocurrency, the more fraud attempts against its users. Scams are not far off with the amount of money being pumped into NFTs. This article will discuss the most prevalent NFT scams that customers encounter.



Below are the most common NFT scams:



Fake offers



So, Scammers send you bogus emails claiming that someone has put in a bid on your NFT. They invite you to interact with an embedded button. As with all previous phishing schemes, clicking the button will take you to a malicious site. The bogus page will request that you connect your wallet and enter your seed phrase/recovery phrase. Scammers can capture your credentials and use them to get into your wallet, stealing everything you own!



NFT Scams

Giveaways/ Airdrops



Wherever cryptocurrency exists, there will be giveaway (/airdrop) scams. They specifically target well-known cryptocurrencies, as well as the businesses and individuals associated with them. Scammers approach crypto lovers in these frauds by giving them free crypto/NFTs/tokens associated with NFT marketplaces. Expert anticipates an increase in the number of these scams. Scammers spread these schemes via Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, and Discord via social media sites.



False NFT Retailer



Fake NFT stores are a version of the imitation NFT stores. There is a possibility that these shops are not using authentic store logos and content but instead selling NFTs which do not exist. These shops are taking advantage of frenzied buying habits.



Brand Imitation on Social Media



Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are particularly active on social media platforms like Telegram and Discord. Scammers create groups on each of these platforms and target nearly every brand in the cryptocurrency field. The majority of these groups pretend to be the chosen brand's 'official support' or 'official community. These organizations are utilized to conduct scams. Users must exercise extreme caution when entering these groups. In the case of NFTs, we anticipate the emergence of more similar organizations in which scammers would attempt to sell customers fake or non-existent NFTs.



Fake NFT websites



If you're considering investing in NFTs, the first step is determining where you would purchase and sell them. When you conduct an online search, you will be confronted with millions of possibilities, but numerous fake NFT trading websites will be among them. It might be difficult to distinguish these scam websites from genuine ones because they sometimes seem identical.


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