Any verification process that requires a user to execute code or install software should be considered suspicious, regardless of whether they access the wallet or not
According to Scam Sniffer, scammers' means are no longer limited to cryptocurrency KOLs. They are now targeting the legitimate project community with seemingly innocuous invitations. Their new promotional terms: "No need to sign anything or connect your wallet...", "Join now to get real-time updates...".
Fake bot accounts have been identified to watch out for: OfficiaISafeguardRobot, SafeguardsAuthenticationBot. Watch out for subtle spelling errors and suspicious naming patterns.
This shift in tactics suggests that scammers are adapting to users' growing awareness of phishing links and are leveraging more sophisticated social engineering techniques through Telegram bots.
Remember: any verification process that requires your executable code or installed software should be considered suspicious, whether or not it requires access to the wallet. "