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New Scam! Beware of Fake Twitter Accounts and Impersonators
New Scam! Beware of Fake Twitter Accounts and Impersonators

Scam prevention

Markus Hinrichs avatar
Written by Markus Hinrichs
Updated over a week ago

EOS is on the rise - and so are the Scammers! Here are the Five Golden Rules to follow to avoid being scammed.

"Twitter is known to be a Goldmine for Scammers. In 2021 more than 95,000 people reportet about $770 million in fraud initiated on social media platforms. Social Media offers a very cheap and effective way for scammers to reach millions of possible victims. Particularly crypto-scams are on the rise and unfortunately the EOS blockchain is no exception."

Example: New Fake Twitter Accounts impersonating as ENF:

The name looks almost identical but if you look closely you see one "n" to much.

The correct account name is @EOSnFoundation and has more than 20k Followers.

The name looks almost identical but if you look closely you see one "s" to much.

The correct account name is @EOSnFoundation and has more than 20k Followers.

Recently (12/22) this account generated a Scam-Airdrop with a dangerous claim link. Avoid clicking it. Instead, report and ban this phony Twitter account. Here is the screenshot:

Other known Twitter accounts impersonate the EOS Network Foundation:

  • @EOSnFoundationm

  • @EOS__Foundation

What to do? EOS Support has the answer: Scam Prevention!

We constantly monitor the Social Networks for new fraud schemes and warn the EOS ecosystem on various channels in 9 different languages.
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What can you do? Awareness & Action

Follow us on Twitter and read about the newest scams in our Learning Center to be one step ahead of scammers and fraudsters:


Follow the 5 Golden Rules to avoid being scammed:

1. Don't reply to Messages from Strangers.

  • Be extra wary of messages from strangers (or famous influencers), and delete anything referencing cryptocurrency or NFTs.

  • If somebody "you know" writes you a message, offering you an investment, or asks for financial help, call them to check if it's them.
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2. Don't click Claim Links.

  • 99% of airdrop offers are scams.
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3. Beware of Fake Websites / Groups and Channels

  • Fake sites/groups and channels can look incredibly "real" and "verified."

  • Double check the URL before clicking on a website link.

  • Only visit official Social Media groups (check group/channel name meticulously)

    • You find a list of trusted Twitter groups and websites at the end of this article
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4. Never enter your Private Key on a Website.

5. EOS Support Agents will never Direct Message you first

  • Be aware of fake EOS Support Agents!

    • If unsure, check on EOSrespect.io if an agent is officially listed.

    • Please don't hesitate to contact our direct chat by clicking the blue icon in the lower right corner.

Trusted and verified Twitter Accounts:

Trusted and verified Websites of the Ecosystem:

Author: Markus Hinrichs

Editor: RANDALL ROLAND

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