2025-12-31 03:23:12

At the end of the day, it all comes down to exploiting human greed.

The scammers' methods are actually quite routine—they search for target information online or directly purchase contact lists. Then they reach out one by one via phone or social media, impersonating various identities (military, large buyers, government agencies are common), claiming they need to urgently place large orders for goods.

This tactic is not only rampant in traditional business circles but is also used in the crypto market. The only difference is the background: some pretend to be a major exchange or DeFi project team, claiming they want to purchase your tokens in large quantities or offer investment opportunities. The trick is the same—taking advantage of your desire for "big deals."

The difference is, you might never see this person in person. That’s why in the crypto world, caution is more valuable than opportunity. Don’t abandon basic due diligence just because an order seems tempting. Ask yourself: why would this business want to find me? Why not go through official channels?

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DataPickledFish

· 3h ago

The crypto world is like this; once human weaknesses are exposed, it's over. To put it simply, it's that old saying: pies won't fall from the sky. I really don't understand why some people still believe in this... If you can't see the person, you should be cautious. Isn't that common sense? Why would a stranger insist on you investing? Just thinking about it is ridiculous.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 3h ago

Really, it's always the same story. Crypto scammers are just taking traditional scams onto the blockchain; change the skin and they can scam a bunch of people. Instead of going through official channels, they come to you? Wake up, brother. Haven't you seen the stories of pies falling from the sky? Greed can lead to bankruptcy in a second. The most outrageous thing is that some people actually believe it. I'm just wondering why they insist on waiting for such "opportunities" to knock on their door. One phone call and they want you to risk your entire fortune—how clueless can they be?

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MetaDreamer

· 3h ago

It's the same old trick again, same old wine in a new bottle. People in the crypto circle are easily blinded by "large orders." Really, a single sentence can identify a scam—why must it be you specifically? Having seen this many times, greed is truly the biggest vulnerability. A big order falling from the sky? First ask yourself if you're qualified.

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