Fraudsters are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Date: 2024-06-18 Author: Henry Casey Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
Analysts F.A.C.C.T. reported two active scam campaigns targeting players of the popular game Hamster Kombat. Fraudsters use various schemes to gain access to user assets and their accounts.
Fraud through fake intermediary services
One of the most common schemes is offering services for crediting in-game bonuses to a TON wallet. Despite the fact that the Hamster Kombat game does not yet provide a function for withdrawing bonuses, researchers have discovered about 200 resources that offer mediation in this process. These resources require linking a TON wallet to a special application, which allows attackers to gain complete control over the user’s assets.
Phishing links to login to Telegram
The second fraudulent scheme involves sending phishing links supposedly intended to log into Telegram and launch the Hamster Kombat bot. When users click these links, they lose access to their accounts, resulting in the loss of all data and assets associated with the account.
F.A.C.C.T. experts We strongly recommend that users do not link their crypto wallets to dubious services and do not tell anyone the phrase to restore access. These simple precautions will help you avoid asset loss and protect your accounts from scammers.
Popularity of Hamster Kombat
Created in March, the Hamster Kombat clicker on Telegram is quickly gaining popularity. According to the project’s internal statistics, the number of players has already exceeded 150 million people. This rapid growth attracts not only new users, but also the attention of scammers trying to take advantage of the popularity of the game.
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin recently announced the premarket of the in-game HMSTR token. However, the start of trading was repeatedly postponed and is now scheduled for June 20. This event attracts a lot of attention from the community and could become a new target for scammers.
The situation in Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, Hamster Kombat players were threatened with arrest and fines. This indicates that the game is not only of interest to users, but also of concern among authorities in various countries, which may be due to potential risks associated with cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Hamster Kombat players should be especially careful and attentive when using various services and applications related to the game. Following the recommendations of F.A.C.C.T. experts will help protect your assets and accounts from scammers. The popularity of the game and the upcoming launch of the in-game HMSTR token are attracting not only players, but also attackers, so it is important to remain vigilant and take all necessary measures to protect your data.
