After years in crypto marketing, I’ve seen every scam attempt. 4 real cases you should NEVER fall for:
1️⃣ Fake job interview → “download this file” trap
2️⃣ Hacked founder account → fake podcast DM
3️⃣ Copycat podcast platform → malware disguised as “join link”
4️⃣ Daily fake VC pitches → always verify
Stay paranoid. One click = game over.
1️⃣ The Dream Job Trap
I was interviewing for a gaming platform role.
Excited, focused… then they asked me to download a file.
Classic malware bait.
⚠️ Tip: Never download anything in an interview process.
2️⃣ The Hacked Founder DM
When I worked as CMO in a Layer 1, I got a podcast invite from another founder’s X account.
22 hours later → his account revealed it was hacked.
⚠️ Tip: Always confirm invites on multiple channels.
3️⃣ The Fake Podcast Platform
Another project I worked with (DeAI artist) got invited to a “big podcast.”
They copied a real platform perfectly.
During setup, they told us to download something.
Luckily, our CEO used a clean work laptop → nothing compromised.
⚠️ Tip: If it feels sketchy, it is.
4️⃣ The Fake VC Pitch
Every day, I get “investment offers” from supposed VCs.
Some even send PDFs and decks.
99% are scams.
⚠️ Tip: Double check their LinkedIn, website, & official contacts.
💡 Key lesson: In crypto, paranoia = survival.
One click can cost you everything.
Stay sharp out there.
1️⃣ Fake job interview → “download this file” trap
2️⃣ Hacked founder account → fake podcast DM
3️⃣ Copycat podcast platform → malware disguised as “join link”
4️⃣ Daily fake VC pitches → always verify
Stay paranoid. One click = game over.
1️⃣ The Dream Job Trap
I was interviewing for a gaming platform role.
Excited, focused… then they asked me to download a file.
Classic malware bait.
⚠️ Tip: Never download anything in an interview process.
2️⃣ The Hacked Founder DM
When I worked as CMO in a Layer 1, I got a podcast invite from another founder’s X account.
22 hours later → his account revealed it was hacked.
⚠️ Tip: Always confirm invites on multiple channels.
3️⃣ The Fake Podcast Platform
Another project I worked with (DeAI artist) got invited to a “big podcast.”
They copied a real platform perfectly.
During setup, they told us to download something.
Luckily, our CEO used a clean work laptop → nothing compromised.
⚠️ Tip: If it feels sketchy, it is.
4️⃣ The Fake VC Pitch
Every day, I get “investment offers” from supposed VCs.
Some even send PDFs and decks.
99% are scams.
⚠️ Tip: Double check their LinkedIn, website, & official contacts.
💡 Key lesson: In crypto, paranoia = survival.
One click can cost you everything.
Stay sharp out there.