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The algorithmic scam was specifically designed to detect people searching for ways to buy cryptocurrency A Web3 security firm, Scam Sniffer has found a sponsored ad that leads Google users who mistakenly type âSoneiumâ while searching for Sonyâs new blockchain, to a scam website. Some others may contain links with information steering users to search for âsomeiumâ which includes a phishing link that empties oneâs crypto wallet. These observations were revealed on 22 Oct and the site explained was, a phishing link that imitates an authentic landing site, is used to take the usersâ wallet information. The message is indicative of advancing phishing schemes targeting the cryptocurrency audience. So, always be on alert when going through the internet!