真假福布斯？一位BAYC所有者差点被骗的惊险经历
揭露真假福布斯：一位BAYC所有者遭遇骗局的惊心经历
Mitigating a Potentially “Ape-ocalyptic” Day: How Not to Fall for Fake Journalists
Hey there, digital asset enthusiasts! We’ve got a tale of deception and a helpful cautionary tale for you today. Picture this: a digital coin collector, let’s call him “Crumz,” danced dangerously close to a potentially “ape-ocalyptic” day, all because he thought he had caught the attention of Forbes. Or so he thought.
Now, let’s delve into the nitty-gritty of what went down. On November 27th, this unlucky NFT enthusiast shared his ordeal with a sneaky scammer who posed as a journalist from the prestigious Forbes magazine. The imposter went by the name of Robert LaFranco—oh, the audacity!
This scam artist, lurking in the shadows of anonymity, reached out to our hero, Crumz, via direct messages with the intent to conduct an interview about a popular NFT collection called Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). Intrigued, Crumz took the bait, not knowing what awaited him.
During the interview process, the scammer cunningly tricked Crumz into clicking a “button” that granted the impostor access to record the conversation. Despite a few red flags along the way, our optimistic collector complied with the so-called reporter’s requests. They even used a non-premium Zoom account—oh, the economical choice—and suggested using a separate recording bot to capture his screen. Sneaky move, indeed!
“I had to press a button to allow the recording access,” Crumz revealed. And then he added, “I didn’t think much at first, but in the end, he asked me to talk about the Bored Apes and even suggested eating a banana.”
Hold up! Eating a banana during an interview? Surely that must be the moment when Crumz realized something fishy was going on. And he did! The cunning scoundrel attempted to distract him, hoping to lure him away from his computer. Little did he know, Crumz wasn’t going to monkey around with his valuable assets.
Our resilient collector didn’t take the bait, literally or figuratively. Instead, he stayed firmly planted in front of his computer, waiting for the scammer to reveal his true intentions. And just as expected, the imposter took control of Crumz’s screen. But our hero was ready! He hit the mute button, turned off the video, and silently waited for the charade to unfold. Just as the scammer opedn “delegate.cash,” Crumz thwarted their dastardly plan!
This cautionary tale doesn’t stop there. Another crypto influencer and Rollbit partner by the name of “@3orovik” sent out the same warning to his 140,000 followers—Bob LaFranco was at it again! He exposed the faux journalist, cautioning everyone about his attempts to gain access to their computers and nab their expensive NFTs. That’s a dirty trick, indeed.
But wait, there’s more! A community member from BAYC, Laura Rod, also reported an encounter with a fake Forbes editor. Seems like these scammers have a knack for monkeying around and misleading innocent NFT enthusiasts.
Now, we must give credit where credit is due. Hats off to Slowmist, a blockchain security company. They brought these scams to light earlier this month, revealing how victims fell prey to false journalists and ended up losing their hard-earned crypto assets. As it turns out, these attackers displayed impressive organizational skills. They arranged interviews, guided victims into Telegram conversations, conducted extensive two-hour interviews, and then offered a malicious link for publication. Crafty, huh?
Remember, folks, knowledge is power and vigilance is key. These scammers are getting craftier by the day. In fact, industry observers have pointed out that they often sport Bored Ape Yacht Club profile pictures on Twitter. So, stay on your guard and beware the digital jungle!
Alright, digital asset enthusiasts, that’s all for today’s cautionary tale. Let’s keep the conversation going—have you ever had a close encounter with a sneaky scammer? Share your stories and join the discussion below! Stay safe out there, and remember, don’t monkey around with your precious assets! 🙊
Author: Martin Young, Cointelegraph; Translation: Sōng Xuě, LianGuai
Image Source: Unsplash
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