Dogecoin influencer Mishaboar has issued a crucial alert to members of the Dogecoin (DOGE) community, amid a surge in meme coin-related scams within the crypto space.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mishaboar urged community members to exercise extreme caution, highlighting the proliferation of fake airdrops targeting Dogecoin and other popular meme coins.
Additionally, the influencer noted that scammers are also exploiting the tags of popular AI tokens to perpetrate these fraudulent schemes.
These scams typically promise airdrops to users, with the sole intention of stealing tokens from unsuspecting individuals. Given the widespread popularity of meme and AI tokens during this bull cycle, scammers leverage these tags to expand their reach and lure more victims into their schemes.
Mishaboar’s warning holds particular significance for newcomers to the crypto space, who may be more susceptible to falling victim to these scams in their pursuit of airdrops to enhance their positions during the bull run.
As part of the cautionary message, Mishaboar advised followers to report any suspicious accounts and emphasized that scammers often operate with large followings, creating a facade of legitimacy. However, users are urged not to be deceived by the apparent credibility of such accounts and to remain vigilant.
Known for prioritizing the safety of crypto users, Mishaboar previously advised the community to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their X accounts following the ‘MyDogeWallet’ Hack. This proactive approach to security underscores Mishaboar’s commitment to safeguarding crypto enthusiasts from potential threats.
In a similar vein, earlier this year, the Shiba Inu scam detector platform Susbarium alerted the SHIB community to scams aimed at obtaining personal information and stealing crypto assets.
Susbarium cautioned against fake accounts promoting fraudulent tokens and echoed the importance of enabling 2FA across crypto accounts and utilizing hardware wallets for secure storage.
Given the prevalence of scams involving impersonation of official accounts, vigilance and proactive security measures, such as 2FA and hardware wallets, remain essential safeguards for crypto users to protect their assets and identities in an increasingly fraught digital landscape.
