Scammer Alert! Mancuzo, Sammi777, Teeye123 and Lotana88 — Looking at you!
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I was trying to unstake my Harmony One earlier, and within minutes, a flock of supposed “helpers” came out of nowhere. You know the type—profiles with generic pictures, barely any followers, and usernames that look like someone slammed their keyboard. All of them came in with the same fake friendliness: “Hey mate, I can help you fix that!” It’s almost comical how predictable it’s become. They all use “mate” like it’s some magic trust-building word that instantly makes them sound legitimate. Spoiler: it doesn’t. What’s amazing is just how fast they show up. You mention a crypto issue, and like clockwork, the vultures circle. They’ll slide into your DMs or reply to your post pretending to represent official support. “Mate, click this link to verify your wallet.” “Mate, share your transaction ID so we can unlock it.” It’s all the same tired script, designed to catch someone off guard who’s frustrated or new to the space. If you’ve been around crypto long enough, you know the rule: never click random links, never share your seed phrase, and never let anyone “help” you through DMs. Real support from legitimate projects will never contact you first. They definitely won’t ask for private information or direct you to shady websites. The moment you see someone doing that, block them and move on. What makes these scams dangerous isn’t just the people running them—it’s how polished they’ve gotten. Some of these fake profiles look legitimate at a glance. They’ll steal profile pictures from real moderators or even clone verified accounts. If you’re distracted or stressed, it’s easy to slip. That’s why you’ve got to slow down and double-check everything before taking any action. And honestly, it’s sad how many people fall for it. These scammers prey on frustration. You’re trying to solve a simple problem—unstaking your tokens, connecting a wallet, claiming rewards—and in that moment of confusion, they strike. I’ve seen people lose their entire holdings because they trusted the wrong “mate.” One click, one misplaced bit of trust, and it’s gone. So here’s a reminder for everyone in the Harmony community—or really, anyone in crypto: stay alert. Assume every unsolicited message is a potential scam until proven otherwise. Bookmark official links, verify accounts, and keep your private keys offline. If you’re not 100% sure something’s safe, don’t touch it. As for me, I’m laughing at how ridiculous it all is. The sheer number of scammers that appear the moment you mention a wallet issue is absurd. It’s like yelling “free money” in a crowded room. But the humor only goes so far—because behind every “mate” is someone trying to steal what you’ve worked for. So yeah, I’ll say it again: don’t click links from strangers. Ever. No matter how friendly they sound, no matter how quickly they rush to “help.” Protect your assets, stay skeptical, and remember—real help doesn’t come with a “mate.” submitted by /u/LofiOcean131 |
