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So, how does the scam work?


If it's like other crypto giveaway scams it works like this:

Twitter account impersonating some celebrity, e.g. Musk: "to show my love for crypto, I am giving some away. Send bitcoin to <some address> and I'll send double back!"

Replies from other Twitter accounts controlled by the scammer: "wow, I had my doubts but I sent some money and got double back. Now I'm rich. Thanks Musk!"

Marks: send crypto to that address and never get anything back.


People usually try with a small amount first. They might get that small amount back - which "confirms" they are getting something back. Then they send a larger amount.


AKA the EVE Online Jita chat scam.


its astonishing that anyone would fall for this...




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