Crypto Scams of the Week: MetaMask Phishing and Sextortion Attempt

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​Cryptocurrency investment is at its peak and everyone is curious and interested to put their money into it. With that in mind, It's vital to have a clear picture of what the scammers are up to. Here's what our Trend Micro Check Team found this week.​

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​MetaMask Phishing​

​Netizens have reportedly been receiving fake SMS messages posing as official MetaMask security alerts.​

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​SMS Content:​

​These scammers create panic and urgency so they can pressure users to act accordingly. However, if you click the link it will lead you to a fake page - and by entering user information, security details will be compromised.  ​

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​Sample Fake Login Page​

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​Sextortion Attempt​

​This attack is different. Scammers will insist that they can access the victim’s device using a Trojan virus. They will claim that they have pornographic videos of the victim. They will hold it as a hostage and demands ransom ​​via bitcoin​​. ​

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​Stay vigilant! Read the full article ​​here.​

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​Protect Yourself!​

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• ​The use of the word “FREE” in promotional material is always a major red flag.​
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• ​Use only legitimate wallet apps and browser extensions to avoid phishing scams.​
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• ​Always double-check that everything is in order before you make a transaction. ​
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• ​NEVER click links or attachments from unknown sources. Use ​​Tre​​nd Micro Check to browse the web safely and install ​​Trend Micro Maximum Security​​ for an extra layer of protection.​
  
  
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