2026-01-07 16:20:56

Recently, fake accounts have become really rampant, and it’s time to pay serious attention. If you see suspicious accounts claiming to be well-known traders or project teams on social platforms or trading communities, don’t rush to interact. The most straightforward way is to look for verification badges — legitimate accounts will have an official blue V mark, which is the basic method for authenticating authenticity.

Additionally, it’s important to note that legitimate accounts generally won’t proactively harass you through private messages, nor will they ask to add you on WhatsApp or Telegram for private communication. These tactics are usually a prelude to phishing. If you encounter such situations, it’s safe to assume they are fake.

It’s recommended that when engaging in community discussions, prioritize interacting with verified accounts, and it’s best to restrict comment participation to verified users only. This helps maintain discussion quality and effectively reduces the risk of being deceived. Stay vigilant and don’t trust any promises from unfamiliar accounts.

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AirdropChaser

· 10m ago

It's the same old story, everyone who has been scammed knows. Even blue V accounts can be faked; the key is to stay vigilant. If someone private messages you asking to add third-party software, nine out of ten times they just want to scam you. I've seen too many cases. Interacting with verified users is indeed more reliable, saving the trouble of distinguishing real from fake, and you can join without worries. It sounds good, but I still don't trust it. These scammers have so many tricks, it's hard to defend against all of them. Real influencers wouldn't bother private messaging you at all, that's the most important point. I just want to know when they will clear out all these fake accounts; it's so disgusting.

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PretendingSerious

· 4h ago

Really, now there are more scammers than genuine projects, it's hard to guard against them all. --- Blue V certification is indeed a safe indicator, but I've also seen fake Blue V accounts, so you still need to be more cautious. --- Most of the people who主动加你聊天 (initiate chat with you) are probably trying to scam you; blocking them directly is the safest choice. --- Damn, I almost got scammed before. Luckily, a friend warned me, it was terrifying. --- Only verified users dare to interact, to avoid being tricked. This advice is indeed reliable. --- It feels like the information is too chaotic now, making it hard to tell what's real or fake. Being cautious is always good. --- However, some legitimate users also use secondary accounts, so this logic isn't 100% foolproof. --- I usually just look at the logic of their statements; accounts that make sense are rarely scammers.

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GateUser-9ad11037

· 01-07 16:51

Blue V really saves lives, I almost got scammed before --- DM to add you to a small group? Just block, there's nothing to discuss --- Verifying users is so crucial, it saves you from being tricked every day --- Don't ask me how I know... once you've been baited, you'll never believe again --- Honestly, now fake accounts are more numerous than real ones, it's ridiculous --- Just look for Blue V, all the other tricks are fake --- Official accounts will never proactively harass you, remember this and you'll be safe

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PanicSeller

· 01-07 16:50

Blue V is really a must-see; many people fall for it because they didn't check this step. Private messages asking you to add other software? That's basically a scam; I've seen too many of those. Being a verified user to comment is a great trick, it saves a lot of trouble. The most feared are those fake accounts that look just like real ones; one careless move and you're caught. But honestly, even with Blue V, sometimes you need to think twice. Anyway, being cautious is never a bad thing. These days, there are more scammers than real people; any random account dares to claim to be a big V. The verification badge is the last line of defense; you should develop the habit of checking it.

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PermabullPete

· 01-07 16:49

The blue V badge is truly a hard indicator; I've seen too many people get scammed and remain completely unaware. This is the current state of Web3... it's hard to guard against everything. When someone DMs you asking to add them on messaging apps, it's 100% phishing. I'm serious. The verification badge may seem like a small thing, but it has saved me many times. The most annoying are accounts pretending to be big V influencers; they can be spotted at a glance.

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RebaseVictim

· 01-07 16:46

The blue V is really the last line of defense; without it, I simply don't believe it. --- Private messages want to add you to the group? Turn around and block; this trick is so old it’s falling apart. --- Only verified users are worth chatting with; everyone else is just here to harvest the leeks. --- Being harassed by fake accounts every day, I’ve long set it so only verified users can comment. --- Honestly, how many people still foolishly believe in unverified accounts? --- If I see a non-blue V, I just block it to avoid trouble. --- I just want to know why some people still fall for this; it’s truly incredible. --- Setting up exclusive verified comments is really awesome; it’s much more peaceful.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-07 16:31

Blue V is really the last line of defense; ignore those without V directly. --- Do private messages need to include external platforms? Ha, 100% phishing no doubt. --- It should have been like this a long time ago. Just put verified users in the comment area to avoid being spammed by scammers. --- This trick has been played out, and some people still fall for it—truly incredible. --- Just look at Blue V, don’t overthink it. --- Prioritizing interaction with verified users is a brilliant suggestion, directly reducing half the risk. --- When encountering accounts that require external communication, my advice is two words: block.

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NFT_Therapy_Group

· 01-07 16:25

Blue V really saves lives, this timely reminder is appreciated --- I've seen too many private messages asking to add communication apps, it's 100% phishing --- I agree with verified user interactions, to avoid wasting time on scammers --- The most annoying are those impersonating big V accounts, they really should be cracked down on across the platform --- Just look at the tags, if there's no Blue V, don't bother paying attention. Such a simple principle, yet some people still get scammed --- I've encountered this kind of scammer, it's really annoying. Now I just block them directly

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