There has been a surge in crypto frauds and scams recently, targeting valuable non-fungible token (NFT) collections. In a recent incident, scammers stole thousands of dollars from Pudgy Penguins NFT holders in phishing attacks.
Pudgy Penguins NFT Holders Lose Over $100K in Phishing Attack
In a blog post, the community safety lead at Pudgy Penguins confirmed that several NFT holders had lost six figures worth of crypto in a phishing attack. The scammers impersonated Luca Netz and Pudgy Penguins accounts on X (formerly Twitter).
🚨Multiple Penguins got scammed today and lost at least 6 figures🚨
You need to get safe NOW.
They were tricked by fake @LucaNetz and @pudgypenguins accounts. We’re always on alert for impersonators and report/submit takedown requests often within minutes of them popping up.…
— Beau (@thechildweb3) December 11, 2023
Pudgy Penguins is a successful NFT project known for its unique cartoon penguins. Luca Netz, the CEO, has led the project to greater heights, including launching NFT-inspired toys on Amazon and expanding to Walmart and Hot Topic stores.
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Beau, the community safety lead, advises users to be cautious. They should avoid clicking on links from X and use multiple wallets and tools to secure their assets.
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