Quote from: telexnetwork on October 13, 2018, 05:23:01 AM

this is not my write up, but I find it useful to everybody here :
Just saw this message and found it very important to share with you:

I'd like to warn you about a new type of scam attempt that I faced today. Here's how it work so you can spot it without being scammed.

Some random user on discord contact you and ask to receive your help with crypto because they are unable to withdraw their BTC from some exchange giving a list of fake reason. They'll offer you a % of this BTC as a fee for your trouble and try to lure you into their scam.

This person then invites you to a fake but real-looking exchange website, asking to create an account there as his withdraw option is disabled but not the transfer option.

He'll send you the fake BTC and you'll see it on this exchange, but will not be able to withdraw it without making a BTC deposit first "because of anti-anonymity rules.

Their gold seems to steal this deposit and maybe some email/password at the same time. Don't be afraid for me, I'm used to spotting those scam miles ahead and create a fake temporary email to use on this website with a random password while logged on a secured virtual PC thru TOR network.

I strongly suggest you not to follow any similar request to avoid them getting some info on you or your money.

Scam website current address:
https://westerncrypt.com/

Basically you can easily know it in the way how it ask you to pay first before you do a transaction. Your instinct in the Crypto world will guide you to understand and filter out if it is a SCAM or not. Better be cautious and aware of the styles and technique of those people who intend to use us and take our money.