2026-01-10 20:26:42

A major investment platform is alerting its user base about an ongoing scam targeting crypto investors. Fraudsters are distributing deceptive promotional emails and social media posts claiming guaranteed 3x returns on Bitcoin and Ethereum deposits. What makes this particularly dangerous? The fake marketing materials closely replicate the platform's official branding and communication style, making it difficult for casual users to spot the difference. Victims are directed to fraudulent wallet addresses where their funds disappear instantly. The scammers are operating through compromised third-party systems rather than official channels, which is why the platform has issued a public disavowal. Officials strongly recommend users ignore any unsolicited crypto investment offers, verify communications through official channels only, and remain extremely cautious about too-good-to-be-true return promises. This type of impersonation attack continues to evolve, preying on FOMO and attractive yield narratives that dominate crypto marketing.

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quiet_lurker

· 3h ago

3x returns? All scammers, and this time no exception --- Same old trick, clone pages + fake wallets, the old routine --- Even official sources have debunked it, yet people still fall for it, FOMO is really unbelievable --- Every time they say verify through official channels, yet some still send money in --- Counterfeit brands are so blatant, really need to be more cautious --- No, why do so many people believe in the nonsense of "guaranteed 3x" every time --- This wave of scam methods has indeed upgraded, no wonder it's so confusing --- No matter how cunning the scammers are, they can't escape greed, they deserve to be harvested --- Damn, here we go again, when will this gang of scammers be completely eradicated

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FloorSweeper

· 4h ago

Here we go again with this set? 3x returns haha, who still believes in that these days --- Phishing emails can be made to look so real... really need to wake up, everyone --- It's always like this, only after people get scammed and post complaints do we realize --- Is it really that hard to verify official channels... only to regret after the incident happens --- The temptation of yield is irresistible to anyone, but 3x is just ridiculous, brother --- Compromised systems are happening again, the security of these platforms really... --- I just want to know why people keep falling for it every time? Is it that difficult? --- Just block these kinds of emails, problem solved --- FOMO kills, just get jealous watching others make money --- Wallet addresses aren't even verified? This is just a freebie

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 19h ago

Once again, the classic 3x profit scam, someone always falls for it... --- 3x returns? That's hilarious. In this day and age, anyone still believing this kind of claim really needs to reflect. --- It's truly hard to defend against. They can even copy official styles. I just want to ask these scammers, how do they do it? --- Once the wallet is linked, it's gone. That's why I will never click on unfamiliar links, no matter what. --- Every time I see this kind of thing, I want to share it with my friends, but they still click... --- FOMO is really a powerful weapon. A single guarantee of returns can make people go offline mentally. --- This platform finally spoke out, but I guess there are still a bunch of people who haven't seen it.

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Lonely_Validator

· 01-10 20:53

3x returns? Laughing out loud, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world, it's just the old trick again --- Here we go again, every time they say something like guaranteed, how come people still fall for it --- Once the wallet address is hacked, it's gone. That's why I never click on unfamiliar links --- Ngl, as soon as I see "guaranteed returns," I just block it. These kinds of emails are everywhere --- FOMO is harmful, greed makes you happy for a moment, but your account will be gone later --- The official has already debunked it, yet some people still believe. Truly hard to guard against --- Third-party systems being attacked is really the end. Nothing is safe these days --- Here's a suggestion: whenever you see an unsolicited offer, treat it as spam and delete it --- 3x? That must be a scammer's dream return rate haha

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 01-10 20:51

3x Return? Haha, here we go again... Always the same scam every time. --- It's a bit disgusting, even the official accounts dare to impersonate. These people really have no bottom line. --- I was wondering why phishing emails have been so rampant lately; turns out the system was hacked. --- Wait, this time it came from a third-party channel? How do we prevent that... --- As soon as I see "guaranteed return," I become alert. This is truly the most basic trap. --- Official accounts need to be double-checked. These days, it's really hard to trust anything. --- That's why I don't trust anything except the official website; everything else is nonsense. --- It's that FOMO cycle again... When will the crypto world see fewer of these garbage scams?

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NftRegretMachine

· 01-10 20:51

3x returns? Haha, I knew it was this routine again, always the same number. --- Damn, someone fell for it again. These days, fake platforms are more numerous than real ones. --- I told you, stay away from anything outside official channels. It's a painful lesson. --- FOMO does a lot of harm. Seeing "guaranteed" should ring the alarm bells. --- Phishing emails are getting more and more sophisticated. It's really hard to tell. --- How many times have I said to verify through official channels? Yet some people still fall for it. --- Third-party compromised? These people are really unstoppable.

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ForkPrince

· 01-10 20:40

Coming back with this again? 3x returns haha, scammers all use the same template --- Honestly, I can recognize these phishing emails easily, but some people still fall for them… --- Damn, they can even copy official branding, these people are really ruthless --- I just want to ask why some people still believe in 3x guaranteed, wake up everyone --- It's always like this, FOMO will kill you... --- Just remember one thing: if it seems too good to be true, it’s probably fake

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ruggedSoBadLMAO

· 01-10 20:33

3x returns? Laughing out loud, this trick is so old it's falling apart. It's unbelievable how someone always falls for it every time.

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