🚨 Community Alert: The “FSFA Academy” & The “Stock-to-Crypto” Trap The Scam: A group calling itself “FSFA Academy” (operating via alfelix.com) is targeting investors. The Trap: They don’t ask for crypto immediately. They start with “Local Stock Tips” using AI-generated analysis to build trust. Once you trust their “Professor,” they pivot you to a fake […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The “Off-Chain” Masternode Trap When “Staking” is actually a Ponzi. We are seeing a surge in platforms claiming to run “private” or “pooled” masternodes for privacy coins like Beldex (BDX). These platforms often promise fixed monthly returns (ROI) but refuse to show on-chain proof. A prime example is the reported Aarman Crypto […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The $50M Address Poisoning Attack Category: UI/UX Exploit / Social Engineering Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL (Irreversible & High Frequency) Attack Vector: “Vanity Address” Spoofing 🚨 The Incident: A $50 Million Mistake Date: Detected ~Dec 19-20, 2025 (Reported by Cyvers) Loss: ~$50,000,000 USDT Victim Profile: High-Net-Worth Individual / Institution withdrawing from Binance. The […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The “Super-App” Trap.Why Your Wallet Should Be a Vault, Not a Swiss Army Knife. Topic: Wallet Bloat & Integrated Perpetual Trading Target: Rabby, MetaMask, Atomic Wallet, & Future Integrations Risk Level: 🟠 ELEVATED (Architectural & Behavioral Risk) 🚨 The New Trend: Wallets Playing “Casino” You used to need a wallet just to […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: Extortion & The “Sextortion” Panic Category: Social Engineering / Phishing Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL (High Psychological Impact) Common Payment Demand: Bitcoin (BTC), Monero (XMR) 🚨 The Scenario: The “Hello Pervert” Email You open your inbox to an email with a terrifying subject line: Your own password. The Message: “I hacked your device […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The “Rigged Table” Risk (Solana & Pump.fun) Category: Market Structure Analysis / Scam Prevention Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL (Systemic Legal Risk) Entities Involved: Pump.fun, Solana Labs, Jito Labs 🚨 The Situation: The “Second Amended Complaint” A U.S. Federal Court has allowed a massive class-action lawsuit to move forward against the core entities […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The “Double Your Money” Deepfake Trap Category: Scam Prevention & Education / Social Engineering Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL Common Targets: Users of X (Twitter), YouTube, Telegram 🚨 The Scenario: The Billionaire’s Benevolence You are scrolling X or YouTube. You see a “LIVE” notification. It appears to be Elon Musk, Donald Trump, or […]
The “Matrimonial Crypto Trap” (Ovaro Case Study) Category: Social Engineering / Romance Scam Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL 🚨 The Scenario You meet a match on a Matrimonial site or Dating App. They are polite, professional, and seem genuinely interested in a long-term relationship. Week 1-2: They talk about family, hobbies, and future goals. No money […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn: The “Money Mule” Trap Category: Operational Security / Legal Risk Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL (Jail Time Risk) Target: Job Seekers, Remote Workers, Crypto Newbies 🚨 The Scenario: “Easy Money” for “Payment Processing” You receive a job offer. The title sounds professional: “Crypto Payment Optimizer,” “Liquidity Manager,” or “Regional Transfer Specialist.” The Pitch: […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Security Report: The “Bluzor Pro” & Fake Trading App Trap Category: Scam Prevention & Education Target Method: WhatsApp “Pig Butchering” (Sha Zhu Pan) Risk Level: 🔴 CRITICAL 🔍 The Case Study: “Bluzor Pro” & MSGA Token We have analyzed reports regarding a fraudulent entity operating under the name “Bluzor Pro” and promoting a […]
The “Fake Token” & Overpayment Refund Scam Risk Level: Critical The Scenario: A freelancer, merchant, or P2P seller receives a payment notification for a purchase. The buyer claims to have “accidentally” sent a huge amount (e.g., 2000 USDT instead of 20 USDT) due to a typo. They appear panicked and immediately ask the seller to […]
The “Fake Job Interview” & GitHub Malware Scam Risk Level: Critical 🔴 A sophisticated scam campaign (often linked to state-sponsored hackers) is targeting developers and freelancers in the crypto space. Scammers posing as recruiters are using fake job interviews to trick victims into downloading malware that drains crypto wallets instantly. 📝 How the Scam Works […]