A widespread scamming campaign is targeting crypto users through fake meeting software and impersonation on messaging platforms like Telegram. The scam, reported by The Hacker News, involves a fake software called Markopolo's Scam, which aims to deceive users into transferring cryptocurrency. Security professionals in the Ethereum space are among the primary targets. Prominent figures like Hudson Jameson have warned Telegram users not to send money if asked on the platform, emphasizing that they will never request cryptocurrency through messaging platforms. Multiple accounts have been identified as impersonators, urging the community to block and report these fake profiles.
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Another scam to have on your radar https://t.co/tEHWTbwqMa
⚠️ alert ⚠️ There's a fake account pretending to be @mattmedved . I just blocked it because my gut tells me it's the same who was impersonating me the other day. BE CAREFUL FAM ⚠️ https://t.co/WF9OMal3Tf
There is someone faking my account with a slight _ . Pls block and report. Thanks @jblefevre60 for flagging this. #fake https://t.co/LAzCwsmnRV
I've got an impersonator on this platform! Can everyone who sees this please report @Rebecca_Bellan ?! 🙏🙏🙏
There’s a fake account trying to impersonate me who’s DM’ing people, if you could report it it would be great 🙏🏻 @_crypto_hades
🚨 Another fake scam account. Please block and report. 🤬 https://t.co/UYH2qIHgPK
🚨 ATTENTION 🚨 There is a widespread scamming campaign going on targeting Telegram users. IF ANYONE ASKS YOU FOR MONEY ON TELEGRAM DO NOT SEND IT. IT IS A SCAM. Who: It is currently affecting many security professionals in the Ethereum space who have joined a popular Ethereum…
🚨 WARNING 🚨 There is a scammer on Telegram pretending to be me and asking for people to transfer crypto. I WILL NEVER ASK FOR CRYPTO ON A MESSAGING PLATFORM. EVER Do not fall for it!
Warning: Markopolo's Scam Targeting Crypto Users via Fake Meeting Software https://t.co/ZSbVBfTBI8
Warning: Markopolo's Scam Targeting Crypto Users via Fake Meeting Software: https://t.co/1vyWqsigBl by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news