- The launch of Threads took place on July 5.
- Crypto Twitter figures expose fake accounts on Threads.
According to reports, numerous prominent Crypto Twitter users have already issued warnings regarding the presence of imposter accounts on Meta’s new microblogging app, Threads. Threads, which introduced on July 5, has witnessed a surge in registrations, with the number of sign-ups exceeding 98 million in the days that followed. Nevertheless, it remains considerably behind Twitter’s projected 450 million user count.
Attention, #WombexWarriors! 🚨
Please be aware that Wombex Finance DOES NOT have an account on the Threads platform.
Any account claiming to be Wombex Finance on that platform is fraudulent and is operated by a scammer!
To avoid scams, always refer to our official channels:… pic.twitter.com/uU8fc2lTiB
— Wombex (@WombexFinance) July 8, 2023
Wombex Finance, a decentralized finance platform, took to Twitter on July 8 to share a screenshot of an imposter account on Threads masquerading as their official account. Also they alerted users about the possibility of it being a scam. Emphasizing that their project does not have a presence on the platform.
The NFT influencer Leonidas, who boasts a substantial follower base of over 93,000, issued a warning a day before their audience. Alerted them to the presence of scammers on Threads. Leonidas emphasized that not only their account but also other significant NFT accounts are being impersonated. Taking action, Leonidas revealed their newly created account on Threads, aiming to combat the impersonators effectively.
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Source: https://thenewscrypto.com/fake-accounts-on-threads-warns-crypto-twitter/