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Rare Email Scam (Eventbrite) | Trend Micro News
Recently, many people have reported receiving emails stating that their item was successfully sold on Rarible and wondering if the emails were legitimate. Short answer: NO! Read on to learn how the scam works and check out the best NFT security tips to avoid scams:
Rare Email Scam/Eventbrite
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) have taken the digital world by storm in recent years. For artists selling their NFTs on trading sites like Rarible, it’s always good news to learn that their item was successfully sold and they can cash out the balance. However, these email notifications could be fake!
Many people sharing that they received the same email with the same balance (1.3ETH) from the same sender on the same day:
Source: Reddit
Contents of the rare fake email:
Good morning,
We are excited to let you know that your item has been successfully sold on Rarible! Your trust in our platform and the quality of your article have really paid off.
As of now, you have an available balance of 1.3 ETH ready to withdraw. You have complete control over when and how you withdraw this balance, giving you flexibility and convenience.
What will happen if I fall for Rarible email scams?
The fake email from Rarible claims to be an official notification from Rarible, informing you that someone has purchased one of your NFTs listed on the platform. If you take the bait and follow the email’s instructions to “withdraw balance”, you will need to link your crypto wallet and submit identifying information such as your seed phrase.
Beware! If you do, fraudsters can take over your crypto wallet and transfer every “bit” of it. Worse still, since cryptocurrencies are decentralized, it would be almost impossible to recover them!
How to Spot Rarible Email Scams?
Although the email appears genuine, there are several red flags to look out for:
- The email is aimed at a general audience rather than a specific user.
- The email asks for your sensitive information, such as the seed phrase or wallet login information. (Or, the email guides you to an unofficial page or fake crypto website to trick you.)
- The sender’s email address is NOT associated with the official domain: @rarible.com. In this case, they all come from the spoofed email address noreply@campaign.eventbrite.com. Eventbrite’s service has been misused in various crypto scams. Attention!
Fake NFT Emails: Other Red Flags
- Offers too good to be true: The offer seems unrealistic and generous.
- A sense of urgency and pressure: The email prompts you to act quickly, such as confirming your wallet address within 24 hours. Scammers may even threaten to suspend your account if you don’t act quickly.
- Bad grammar and wording: Scam emails may contain poor grammar, spelling mistakes, or awkward wording.
How to protect yourself from rare email scams
- Go directly to the official website to check if a notification is genuine. Never click on links or attachments from unknown sources.
- Double-check the sender’s email address.
- Be smart with your sensitive information. Never give out wallet addresses or private keys!
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