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The <a href="https://u.today/dogecoin-community-member-issues-vital-warning-whats-happening" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dogecoin community</a> has been put on high alert following a scam warning from Dogecoin developer Inevitable360. The scam, promoted under the guise of a fake Dogecoin airdrop, attempts to lure unsuspecting users.
Inevitable360 took to social media to alert the Dogecoin community to a particular X account, "Doge2014token" promoting fake Dogecoin giveaways. In a<a href="https://x.com/inevitable360/status/1828383330179424563" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> tweet</a>, Inevitable360 wrote: "Warning to all shibes, this account 'Doge2014token' is scamming shibes. There isn't and there will never be any Dogecoin airdrop. Please report."
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 🚨Scam Alert 🚨 warning to all shibes, this account <a href="https://twitter.com/Doge2014token?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@Doge2014token</a> is scamming shibes. There isn't and there will never be any Dogecoin airdrop.Please report <a href="https://t.co/OCqAf7XMli" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/OCqAf7XMli</a> <a href="https://t.co/aM28zOHosN" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/aM28zOHosN</a>— inevitable360 (@inevitable360) <a href="https://twitter.com/inevitable360/status/1828383330179424563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 27, 2024</a>
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The fraudulent account promotes a Dogecoin airdrop, claiming to distribute free DOGE tokens. However, the Dogecoin community should bear in mind, as stated by Inevitable 360, that there is no official Dogecoin airdrop, and there never will be.
The developer’s warning also urges users to report the said fraudulent account.
This scam aims to lure users into clicking on phishing links, in a bid to make them believe they are participating in a legitimate event. Once users interact with the links shared, which often lead to malicious websites, they risk losing their funds, private information or even having their accounts compromised.
<h2 id="safety-steps">Safety steps</h2>
Scammers often create fake accounts or impersonate legitimate figures within the cryptocurrency community to lend credibility to their fraudulent activities.
To protect themselves from such <a href="https://u.today/dogecoin-doge-community-warned-of-airdrop-scams-details" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">scams</a>, crypto users should always double-check the legitimacy of any account or event claiming to offer free tokens or airdrops. They should remember that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. This is because scammers often use exaggerated promises to lure in victims.
Also, crypto users should avoid clicking unknown or suspicious links, especially those shared in comments, direct messages or X posts, promoting giveaways or rewards. They can also help keep the Dogecoin community safe by reporting fake accounts and any suspicious activity.

No Dogecoin Airdrop: Crucial DOGE Warning Issued

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