In an X post dated June 8, Shibarmy Scam Alerts cautioned SHIB holders about the rapid surge of fraudulent websites claiming to be crypto wallet connection tools. The channel warned SHIB holders that these websites are designed to steal their funds.
Furthermore, it clarified that no legitimate website requires users to connect their wallets for network syncing, refreshing rewards, and fixing liquidity pool issues.
The scam alert channel shared safety tips to protect users, which involve verifying the legitimacy of any website before connecting wallets, using only official links, and spreading awareness about the latest scam tactics.
Overall, the latest alert reminds Shiba Inu and other crypto enthusiasts to remain vigilant, emphasizing the need to double-check before connecting their wallets to any website.
Shibarmy Scam Alerts shared a screenshot of one of the malicious wallet connection tools to provide more details about the latest scam. The Crypto Basic launched a brief investigation into the malicious website.
The website’s homepage contained links to help users “connect their wallets” and “restore all networks.” Additionally, the homepage contains links to resolve different issues relating to asset swapping, connecting decentralized applications (dApps), whitelisting, missing funds/irregular token balance, high gas fees, transaction error, staking/unstaking, migration, airdrop, and minting.
While the platform contains links to resolve all wallet-related issues, connecting wallets to the website could lead to a loss of funds. Thus, it is advisable not to click on any link affiliated with a wallet connection tool.
Scammers have been deploying different tactics to steal users’ funds, ranging from fake airdrops to the launch of malicious tokens relating to popular crypto projects, like Shiba Inu.
The Shiba Inu ecosystem team has been actively combating these scams over the years. For instance, the team now has an official channel focused on exposing any scam targeting SHIB holders.