The Fake Social Media Account That Nearly Cost Me My Wallet
Social media is an incredible tool for connecting with others in the crypto community, but it’s also a breeding ground for scams. I found this out the hard way when I almost lost access to my wallet due to a fake social media account impersonating a well-known exchange.

The account reached out to me on Twitter, claiming to be from the customer support team of a major crypto exchange. They said they had noticed unusual activity on my account and wanted to help secure it. The message included a link to a “support portal” where I was supposed to verify my wallet address and provide additional details.

The account looked legitimate. It had the same logo as the real exchange, and the username was almost identical, save for one subtle difference that I didn’t notice initially. Trusting that I was dealing with the real support team, I clicked the link and started filling out the form. Thankfully, before submitting my private keys, I had a moment of doubt. I decided to check the official website of the exchange, and I found a warning about fake accounts targeting users.

I immediately deleted the form and reported the account. It was a close call, and it made me realize how easy it is to fall for scams that leverage trust in established companies. Always verify the legitimacy of social media accounts before interacting with them, and remember that no real support team will ever ask for your private keys.