Shibarmy Scam Alerts” account, @susbarium on the X social media platform has again issued a crucial warning to SHIB community members. This time, it cautioned them about the rising number of fake SHIB-related groups on Telegram.
The Threats of Fake Telegram Groups
Shibarmy Scam Alert’s post reminded community members the fraudulent channels are out to swindle SHIB users by impersonating legitimate SHIB-linked channels, offering bogus investment opportunities, and promising crypto giveaways related to SHIB, BONE, TREAT, and other Shibarium-related tokens.
A few days ago, Shibarmy Scam Alerts account drew the community’s attention to impersonators and scammers’ use of fake Telegram accounts to impersonate top Shiba Inu developers Shytoshi Kusama and Kaal Dhairya.
To prevent members of the community from falling prey to such fraudulent Telegram channels, @susbarium shared several guidelines to SHIB scams. To ensure security and protect personal information, users need to follow certain key recommendations.
🚨SHIBARMY WARNING:🚨@X
🚨Telegram Users! Beware of Fake Groups! 🚨REMINDER
It has come to our attention that there are many fake groups impersonating legitimate channels on Telegram. These fraudulent groups may attempt to deceive users by promising exclusive content,…
— Shibarmy Scam Alerts (@susbarium) May 6, 2024
Key Safety Recommendations for Shiba Inu Community
The “Shibarmy Scam Alerts” account urged all users to always verify the authenticity of any Telegram groups before joining.
This involves checking for official verification badges or cross-referencing with announcements made by verified and trusted sources on other platforms. It also cautioned against clicking on suspicious links from unsolicited messages or within unverified groups. This it notes may redirect them to phishing websites or malware downloads without being aware.
Another important reminder includes keeping personal information secure and refraining from sharing wallet addresses or other sensitive information in public. These public domains include chat rooms on Telegram or any other public platforms. Notably, scammers lurk around to obtain such information for fraudulent activities.
Most importantly, @susbarium harps on the importance of knowledge. According to the account, “Knowledge is your best defense against cyber threats.”
This emphasizes the need to stay updated with the latest security alerts and best practices for online safety, a necessity for any cryptocurrency holder. By adhering to these security tips and remaining cautious, SHIB users can safeguard themselves from scams and other cyber threats.
