According to U.Today, a social media administrator from the Shiba Inu team, known as @DavinciShib on the X platform, has issued a significant warning to the Shiba Inu community. The warning elaborates on how scammers exploit the SHIB name, echoing a recent post by Shytoshi Kusama about similar fraudulent activities.
@DavinciShib cautioned the SHIB community about individuals who add “SHIB” to their names to promote and sell dubious coins. He emphasized that this practice is a major red flag, as it does not guarantee safety. The administrator highlighted that anyone can incorporate “Shib” into their name, but this does not ensure legitimacy. He advised the community to be wary of any unknown coins being marketed under the SHIB name, as it often signals a scam.
In his comments, @DavinciShib disclosed the existence of a group that launches a new coin every few months, with these coins typically losing 80-90% of their value. Despite the losses, these individuals are already preparing to introduce the next coin. He urged the SHIB community to recognize this pattern and avoid falling victim to such schemes multiple times.
Shytoshi Kusama, the enigmatic lead developer of SHIB, also shared his frustrations with the community on November 1. He revealed how scammers use his name and X account to deceive others. Kusama explained that he occasionally follows accounts from the SHIB community to stay informed. Scammers exploit this by offering to buy these accounts for around 1 ETH, a substantial sum in many regions. They then change the account’s name and profile picture to that of an attractive woman to gain followers, subsequently launching a fake token marketed as “community-driven.”
Kusama expressed his exasperation with these scams and reminded the community to verify token information through official SHIB channels. He stressed the importance of relying on official sources, especially given the decentralized nature of even these channels. Kusama’s message to the community was clear: remain vigilant and always confirm the authenticity of information through trusted sources.
