Security News > 2023 > August > FBI warns of scammers posing as NFT devs to steal your crypto

The FBI warned today of fraudsters posing as Non-Fungible Token developers to prey upon NFT enthusiasts and steal their cryptocurrency and NFT assets.
In these attacks, the criminals gain unauthorized access to NFT developer social media accounts or create nearly identical accounts to promote "Exclusive" NFT releases.
Unsuspecting victims click on the provided links only to be redirected to phishing websites that masquerade as legitimate extensions of specific NFT projects.
The scammers go to great lengths to replicate the appearance and user experience of real NFT platforms, making it harder to notice that they're actually phishing landing pages.
On these fraudulent websites, victims are prompted to connect their cryptocurrency wallets for NFT purchases.
The FBI urged victims to promptly report any instances of fraudulent or suspicious activities related to NFTs through the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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