After Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the Dogecoin meme, passed away, Timothy Stebbing, a developer with the Dogecoin Foundation, warned the Dogecoin community about potential scams. Stebbing emphasized that scammers are taking advantage of this situation by creating fake Dogecoin accounts and carrying out fraudulent schemes to trick investors and fans.
Kabosu, also known as ‘Kabochan’, is a beloved icon in the online community, capturing the hearts of millions and becoming an online phenomenon. Kabosu's image was the inspiration for the creation of Dogecoin, symbolizing the fun and quirky nature of the cryptocurrency world.
After his death, the cryptocurrency community, led by the Dogecoin Foundation, paid tribute to this Shiba Inu dog, who inspired a generation of online pranks and became the face of for Dogecoin. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also expressed his condolences over Kabosu's passing.
Some bad actors have tried to take advantage of this emotional response. Stebbing discovered a fake Dogecoin account that appeared after Kabosu's death. This account, which could only be discovered through close inspection, was promoting a fake NFT collection in honor of Kabosu.
Stebbing called on the Dogecoin community to report these fake accounts, emphasizing the importance of vigilance. He advised users to verify the authenticity of social media accounts or fundraising initiatives honoring Kabosu and unite against those who seek to exploit this sad moment for personal gain.
Source: TradeMemeVN.com
