[Important job scam warning from the Shiba Inu (SHIB) community]
The Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB) community has recently faced the threat of job scams. As the popularity of Shiba Inu coins rises, criminals are taking advantage of this to commit fraud. ShibArmy Scam Alerts is issuing a warning to alert community members to be aware of fake employment scams that may lead to theft of cryptocurrency wallets.
The fraud technique consists of three steps:
1. First send a fake job invitation, and then ask the victim to download malware and browser extensions, with the ultimate goal of stealing the cryptocurrency in the victim’s wallet.
2. Scammers advertise attractive job opportunities, such as well-paid game testers, and these job ads appear on reputable job forums and social media platforms, making them look very real.
3. Next, the victim is asked to download work-related software, which contains malicious code and installs malicious browser extensions to access and steal the assets in the cryptocurrency wallet.
ShibArmy Scam Alerts provides several tips for protecting assets to members of the Shiba Inu Coin community:
1. Verify the job offer: Research the company thoroughly, look for independent reviews and verify the company’s qualifications. Be suspicious of job offers that are too rosy.
2. Download software safely: Only download software from official websites and verified platforms, and avoid installing from unknown or suspicious sources.
3. Protect the browser: Regularly review and audit browser extensions, delete unknown extensions, and regularly reinstall browsers and extensions.
4. Keep your wallet secure: Never reveal private keys or seed phrases, use a hardware wallet for added security, and regularly evaluate connecting applications in your wallet to block unauthorized connections.
For ShibInu users who may have fallen victim to a scam, ShibArmy Scam Alerts offers the following advice:
1. Uninstall the malware, reinstall the browser and extensions, and reset the wallet.
2. Create new wallets for all cryptocurrencies and transfer remaining funds to the new wallets, ensuring that compromised wallets are not reused.
