Scam Alert

Azuki Asks FBI To Investigate Social Account Theft, Users Should Be Wary Of Scams

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Azuki, the leading NFT project, warned users to be aware of phishing links and frauds posing as the project.
The team also indicated that it had taken all necessary procedures to safeguard the account and would remain in contact with the FBI.
The FBI will continue to look into Azuki’s earlier Twitter account theft.

Following the hack of the Twitter account of the popular NFT project Azuki, the team warned users before the Las Vegas event.

The NFT project reminded users to be wary of phishing links and scams pretending to be the project.

“Due to the highly anticipated Azuki event in Las Vegas, Twitter and team accounts will be a target for hackers. Phishing links and scams disguised as Azuki will be on the rise. Your security is top priority for us. Here are some tips to stay safe.”

The team also stated that it had taken all necessary precautions to protect the account and will continue to be in touch with the FBI. The FBI will continue to actively investigate Azuki’s previous social account theft.

Azuki has attracted the attention of NFT collectors around the world and has quickly become one of the most valuable collectibles on the market. Early this year, the leading NFT project’s Twitter account was hacked, resulting in the loss of crypto assets. After a takeover of the project’s account, the stolen funds were moved to a cryptocurrency mixing platform.

Hackers have taken advantage of Azuki’s Twitter following to spread information about dangerous phishing websites. They established bogus links to The Garden, the project’s metaverse gateway, enabling users to stake their claim to the land.

According to PeckShield, hackers in the assault on the NFT project’s main social media account traded the stolen cash for a total of 618 ETH (one 468 ETH, the other 150 ETH) and moved it to crypto mixer Tornado Cash. At the same time, the phishing address stole 196 NFTs, including 74 Otherdeeds, 56 Beanz, 12 Doodles, 2 MAYCs, and 41 PudgyPenguins. So far, the address has been sent to 234 ETH.

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