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🚨 SCAM ALERT: The Fake Wallet Balance Trick Almost Got Me 💀🧠
Dropping this here so no one else gets caught slipping like I almost did.

A few weeks ago, I was expecting a $USDT drop into my wallet.
Logged in… balance showed up… but then this popped up:
⚠️ “Pay a 20% activation fee to release your funds.”

Looked real. Felt real. But here’s the truth:
It was 100% fake.

I was unknowingly connected to a fraudulent custom RPC node.
These scammers made it look like the funds were there — but it was just a visual trick to bait me into sending money.

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💡 Here’s What I Learned (The Hard Way):

1️⃣ Don’t Add Random Nodes. Ever.
Stick with trusted default nodes from apps like Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, TokenPocket, etc.
Anyone telling you “just add this node” is usually setting a trap.

2️⃣ Always Confirm with Blockchain Explorers
If your wallet shows a balance but BscScan, Etherscan, or another explorer doesn’t —
👉 It’s a scam. Full stop.

3️⃣ Major Red Flags = Major Danger 🚫
– “Unlock fee” or “activation fee”? 🚩
– Random DMs or fake airdrops? 🚩
– Telegram “support” agents? BLOCK & RUN. 🚩
If it sounds too good to be true — it always is.

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🔐 My Security Setup Now:

✅ Using Binance Wallet + default nodes only
✅ Cross-checking everything on explorers before taking action
✅ Refusing to send a single cent to “unlock” anything

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📢 Please spread this around.
These scammers are getting slicker — but we can outsmart them by staying informed.
Protect your assets like they’re your lifeline… because in this space, they are. 💸

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