Beware Phishing Scams (Patreon)

The article linked is about a potential phishing attack targeting users of the crypto exchange FTX. The attack is said to be using the official customer support email address of FTX to send emails to users, asking them to provide personal information such as their passwords and seed phrases. The deadline for filing bankruptcy claims for FTX users is approaching, so this is a particularly sensitive time for users to be targeted by phishing attacks.

Be vigilant and to only provide personal information to FTX through official channels. If you receive an email from FTX that you are unsure about, you can verify its authenticity by checking the email address and the links in the email. You can also contact FTX customer support directly to confirm the authenticity of the email.

Here are some tips to help you avoid phishing attacks:

• Be suspicious of emails that ask for personal information. Phishing emails often ask for personal information such as passwords, seed phrases, or credit card numbers. If you receive an email that asks for this type of information, be suspicious and do not provide it.
• Check the email address. Phishing emails often come from fake email addresses that are similar to the real email addresses of the companies they are targeting. Before providing any personal information, check the email address to make sure it is legitimate.
• Check the links in the email. Phishing emails often contain links that lead to fake websites that look like the real websites of the companies they are targeting. Before clicking on any links in an email, hover over the link to see the actual URL. If the URL is not the same as the real website, do not click on it.
• Contact the company directly. If you are unsure about the authenticity of an email, you can always contact the company directly to verify it.

Thanks, Sanjay for making me aware