⚠️ New Social Media Scams: Blackmail and Manipulation

Scammers are refining their techniques by combining rug pull and blackmail. After stealing funds through a crypto or NFT project, some accomplices pose as victims or vigilantes. They insult, accuse, and threaten to involve the police to force investors to "repay" money they never took.

This ploy is reminiscent of the music industry, where producers release the same song under different labels and fake conflicts to trap artists.

How to protect yourself?

Don't give in to pressure: Demand proof before taking any action.

Spot conflicts of interest: Accusers are often tied to the scam.

Avoid forced refunds: This is often a new scam.

Be careful: the more dramatic a story seems, the more likely it is to be a manipulation.