BAYC holders targeted by imposter posing as Forbes journalist in a fraudulent scheme
A cunning attacker recently attempted to deceive collectors of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by impersonating a Forbes journalist during an interview. The imposter approached a holder of these NFTs, pretending to be interested in their experience with the collection. However, the collector, who goes by the username @crumz10, managed to avoid falling victim to the scam.
@crumz10 quickly noticed several warning signs during the interaction. Firstly, the scammer did not possess a premium subscription to Zoom and insisted on using a peculiar bot to record the holder’s screen. Despite these suspicious circumstances, the interview continued for two hours. Towards the end, the “journalist” suggested that @crumz10 take a banana and pose for a photograph, supposedly for the article. However, the collector realized that this was an attempt to distract him and wisely chose not to step away from his computer. As soon as @crumz10 turned off his camera and microphone, the scammer made an audacious move to search for valuable NFTs to steal.
Another user, @3orovik, also warned his followers about this crafty fraud. During the interview, the scammer made an attempt to gain access to @3orovik’s computer and pilfer expensive tokens. This incident is part of a recent wave of thefts highlighted by SlowMist analysts. In these cases, cybercriminals assume the identity of renowned journalists, such as in the case of Friend.tech, and request interviews with unsuspecting victims before trying to compromise their accounts.
The fraudulent interview in question was conducted through Telegram. After the conversation, the scammer requested the completion of a form, which unfortunately contained a phishing link. It is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and cautious when engaging in online interactions, especially when it comes to valuable assets such as NFTs. By staying informed and taking appropriate security measures, users can protect themselves from falling prey to these deceitful schemes.
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