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can we please learn from other fandoms' mistakes and limit/eliminate fans' involvement with dubious accs?
i know everyone is trying to do what they can but it's essential for fanbases (esp one of your size) to put the fans' safety and best interest first.
some resources below
https://twitter.com/EXOPublicity/status/1380798146217799680
i know everyone is trying to do what they can but it's essential for fanbases (esp one of your size) to put the fans' safety and best interest first.
some resources below
https://twitter.com/EXOPublicity/status/1380798146217799680
"giveaway projects are typically used as growth hacks where every retweet can fetch a 0.01% extra return, say 400 retweets in return for 100 extra coins. They take different formats such as simple meme competitions or follow-back initiatives on Twitter" https://cryptopotato.com/k-pop-fans-target-new-global-crypto-scam/
"why go after accounts of boy band fans, you might ask. well, they typically have a huge number of followers, many of whom are young and gullible. they also help establish trust with their followers."
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newsletters/ettech-unwrapped/ettech-weekend-briefing-crypto-scams-and-k-pop-fans
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newsletters/ettech-unwrapped/ettech-weekend-briefing-crypto-scams-and-k-pop-fans
"scamsters may be looking at youngsters in highly-engaged communities such as gaming, football or K-Pop because they are easier targets," said one crypto evangelist on condition of anonymity https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/a-crypto-scam-is-brewing-on-twitter-and-social-media-at-large/articleshow/81120014.cms
one of the authors of the article broke the story down in a twitter thread https://twitter.com/ShephaliBhatt/status/1362996719005425664
34 army fanbases denounced participating in these giveaways in the future and advised caution even when it comes to self-funded giveaways https://twitter.com/allforarmy/status/1360478830503157765
stay safe everyone and please exercise caution and discernment. i would hate to see young fans get preyed on. and if you have more resources/information please reply and i'll add to the thread. remember, knowledge is power 
