MetaMask, a popular self-custodian wallet, recently dispelled rumors of snapshots and airdrops circulating around the internet. After this incident, the company emphasized the need for the utmost caution in light of the continuous increase in fraudulent activities in the digital asset space.
MetaMask warns users about fake airdrop rumors
Perpetrators used social media to spread rumors that a MetaMask snapshot would take place on March 31st. However, MetaMask has urged users not to click on fake links or sites that promote deceptive rumors and warned users to beware of such rumors being false and dangerous. .
In particular, it is rumored that snapshots will take into account usage of MetaMask’s services, such as swap and bridging capabilities, as well as volume, to determine airdrop eligibility.
among them Tweetthe wallet service said hoaxes like these create a breeding ground for phishers and scammers to take advantage of users’ cryptocurrency holdings. on the other hand, twitter account A perpetrator used to spread rumors of MetaMask snapshots has been identified.
Users should consider snapshot rumors to be part of a common scam technique known as phishing. This is a fraudulent practice that pretends to be a legitimate entity and tricks people into providing personal information such as passwords and private keys. Technically, scammers use phishing to gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts and steal digital assets.
Users can avoid these practices by remaining vigilant. You should also refrain from clicking on suspicious links or providing private keys or other personal information to anyone who claims to be from her MetaMask.
In such cases, to avoid such exploits, you should set up two-factor authentication to verify the authenticity of the communication before taking any action.
Suspicious Causes of Deceptive Rumors
It is still unknown how or why the culprit came up with the idea of ​​MetaMask snapshots. Some believe it must have stemmed from the ETHDenver 2023 Fireside Chat on March 14 with Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Rubin.
in him speech, Lubin said his company is already in the pipeline of making MetaMask more decentralized.another reporthis team members said they would combine efforts to create and launch tokens to enable further decentralization, but were not given a timeline.
This statement follows Rubin’s first speech, state Company control over tokens on the balance sheet. His comments underscore the company’s interest in digital assets, which must have driven the airdrop idea.
On the other hand, community members was suggested That MetaMask comes up with an official token airdrop. They pointed out that such a move would be the best way to tackle these cases. As it stands, the company has yet to say if an airdrop will take place any time soon.
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