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2025-11-15
20:25
2025 Crypto Phishing Alert: @EleanorTerrett warns of X impersonation and fake investment outreach targeting traders

According to @EleanorTerrett, some of her followers are receiving phishing emails that impersonate her name, source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Nov 15, 2025. She stated she does not invest in crypto, does not run a trading business, and would never solicit investments, indicating any outreach using her name for investment or trading is fraudulent, source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Nov 15, 2025. She added she has only one X account and messages from other accounts using her name are fake, which traders should use as a verification checkpoint to prevent phishing-related losses, source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Nov 15, 2025. For market participants, treat unsolicited DMs or emails offering profits or investment opportunities in her name as phishing and verify via her official handle before acting to reduce social engineering risk, source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Nov 15, 2025.

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2025-11-14
22:22
Ripple warns of surge in fake YouTube Live scams after Swell 2025; XRP traders: never send XRP

According to Ripple, there has been a surge in fake Live YouTube streams during and after its Swell event, indicating active scam campaigns targeting the XRP community (source: Ripple on X, Nov 14, 2025). Ripple stated it will never ask users to send XRP, so any live stream or account requesting XRP transfers is fraudulent and should be ignored by traders and holders (source: Ripple on X, Nov 14, 2025). Ripple urged users to stay vigilant, a direct reminder for XRP market participants to avoid sending funds in response to giveaway-style prompts (source: Ripple on X, Nov 14, 2025).

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2025-11-12
06:00
Scam Alert: CoinMarketCap Confirms No Official CMC Token — Avoid Fake CMC-Tokens Now

According to @CoinMarketCap, the platform has no official token and any promotion of CMC-Tokens is a scam, source: CoinMarketCap post on X dated Nov 12, 2025. Traders should treat any listings, airdrops, presales, or DEX liquidity for a so‑called CMC token as fraudulent and avoid transacting, source: @CoinMarketCap’s Nov 12, 2025 scam alert on X. There is no legitimate CMC token recognized by CoinMarketCap at this time, which means no authentic listing or trading opportunity exists under that ticker, source: @CoinMarketCap’s Nov 12, 2025 statement on X. Verify any claims about a CoinMarketCap token only through CoinMarketCap’s official channels before acting to prevent losses, source: @CoinMarketCap’s Nov 12, 2025 alert on X.

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2025-08-20
22:09
Scam Alert: Fake Google Ads Impersonate Phantom Wallet, Posing Asset-Theft Risk for Crypto Traders

According to @phantom, sponsored Google search results for the term Phantom may redirect users to a malicious website impersonating the brand and targeting crypto users. Source: Phantom on X, Aug 20, 2025 https://twitter.com/phantom/status/1958290223923945606 The malicious site is designed to steal assets, signaling an active phishing risk for traders who rely on search ads to access wallets or dApps. Source: Phantom on X, Aug 20, 2025 https://twitter.com/phantom/status/1958290223923945606

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2025-06-16
14:18
Zkasino $30M Exit Scam Connection to WhiteRock_Fi ($WHITE) Exposed: Onchain Evidence Raises Crypto Trading Risks

According to ZachXBT, blockchain analysis reveals that at least one team member from the $30 million Zkasino exit scam is linked to the ongoing WhiteRock_Fi ($WHITE) project through onchain transactions and a personal email address (source: @zachxbt on Twitter, June 16, 2025). This connection significantly increases the risk profile for $WHITE traders and investors, with potential for negative price impact and heightened volatility as the news spreads through the crypto community.

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2025-06-02
14:03
Hundreds of Fake $LOUD Tokens Deployed: Critical Scam Alert for Crypto Traders

According to @DeFi_Detective, hundreds of fake $LOUD tokens were deployed yesterday, all identified as scams. These fraudulent tokens were bundled together, posing a significant risk to traders seeking legitimate $LOUD investments. Crypto traders are urged to verify contract addresses and monitor trusted sources before making any trades to avoid falling victim to these scams. Such coordinated scam activity highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in the altcoin market, especially when popular tokens trend. Source: @DeFi_Detective on Twitter.

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2025-05-25
09:18
OG Zeus Token Alert: AltcoinGordon Warns Traders About Impersonators and Contract Address 0x4D4574f50dd8B9dBe623cF329DCc78D76935E610

According to AltcoinGordon, traders should exercise caution with the OG Zeus token and verify transactions using the official contract address 0x4D4574f50dd8B9dBe623cF329DCc78D76935E610. The warning specifically highlights the presence of impersonators ('larps') in the market, which can lead to loss of funds if users interact with fake contracts. This alert is highly relevant for crypto traders, as engaging only with the verified contract may help avoid scams and ensure safe trading on decentralized exchanges. Source: AltcoinGordon on Twitter.

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2025-04-21
03:54
PeckShield Alerts Traders to Potential Scam with Grok Token Distribution

According to PeckShieldAlert, the Grok token might be a scam, as its deployer has distributed it to multiple addresses using a multisend function. This alert serves as a critical warning for traders to remain vigilant and cautious when engaging with this token. The use of multisend suggests an attempt to artificially inflate interest or value, commonly associated with scam activities. Traders are advised to verify the legitimacy of tokens before making any transactions or investments.

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