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NFTs are easily verifiable assets which represent things such as images, artwork, music albums, videos and GIFs and, theoretically speaking, almost anything that exists online can be purchased as an NFT.
NFTs refer to unique codes called “smart contracts” and are often stored on the Ethereum blockchain, which is publicly accessible. Due to the nature of a blockchain, there are a lot of scams out there with the aim to steal your NFTs, so it is extremely important to do your due diligence before investing to reduce the risk of fraud, especially if you are a new investor.
The purpose of NFTs is that they can be tracked throughout the public blockchain which provides purchasers with a built-in chain of authentication. Due to the nature of transactions on the blockchain, if the NFT is stolen or compromised, you as the rightful owner may not be able to recover your NFT and this is why it is crucial that you take caution with digital assets.
Because NFT transactions are virtual and virtually all marketing is done online or on social media, this means it is very easy to fall victim to NFT scams through cat-fishing. If you ever receive a direct message from someone who claims to be an NFT founder, celebrity or influencer, then don’t respond as this is common sign of an NFT scam. It is etiquette in the NFT world that NFT staff will never message you unless you initiate conversation with them first. If someone messages you first, then ignore them and don’t click on any links or disclose information.
This term refers to people who buy a large selection of NFTs or cryptocurrencies, which then artificially drives demand. Then, once they are successful, these scammers cash out when the prices are high, which leaves those who weren’t involved with worthless assets. To avoid pump and dump NFT scams, always ensure to check the history and records of whichever NFT project you are interested in.
Before you make an NFT investment from a marketplace, do your research to ensure that the artwork you are buying is from a verified account. Always look for the blue check mark next to the artist’s profile picture and, if there isn’t one, try to find the artist online through social media channels or websites. If you find them, message to check that the artwork you want to buy is legitimate. If you can’t find them, or they say it isn’t, then steer well clear as it is likely an NFT scam.
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Falling victim to fraud can be overwhelming and distressing. You deserve expert guidance and support every step of the way.
The scams work by hackers and scammers stealing your cryptocurrency wallet login details, or sophisticated scammers can trick you into believing that you have successfully purchased or sold a legitimate NFT. Many of these cybercriminals are attracted to the monetary value that is attached to digital assets, which is why they are continuing to adapt and expand on their typical hacking methods, such as phishing, to access user accounts.
This type of fraud is on the rise and it is affecting thousands of people worldwide. If you are looking at buying NFTs, then our team of legal experts here at TrustLine Recovery are on hand to provide you with further information and how they work if you believe you may have been the victim of fraud.
NFTs are purchased through a variety of different methods and differs based on the platform you use, of which there are thousands. Most use waitlists, so once you reach the top of this waitlist, you are randomly chosen to buy an asset. Some platforms accept USD and cryptocurrencies, however some platforms only accept the OpenSea cryptocurrency.
The first step to buying NFTs is to purchase your currency on a crypto exchange platform, then transfer your crypto to a secure crypto wallet. Some exchanges, such as Coinbase, have built-in wallet features which are usually offered when you open an account. Then, you connect your wallet to your chosen NFT marketplace. Once it is connected, you can start browsing the marketplace’s NFTs and look to make your NFT investments.
NFTs can simply be categorised as a high-risk and high-reward investment type, as they have become a very popular and well-talked-about market as many are becoming rich, and everyone wants a piece of the pie.
Like sharks to blood, scammers are taking advantage of others’ success and are a huge risk when trading within this market. Therefore, keep educated and buy only NFTs that you know of.
Scams can look like a range of things, but the most common we’ve found is scammers stealing the identities of government officials or posing as a member of an NFT service in an attempt to gain access to your accounts and private information, such as your passwords or wallet keys, and give them the opportunity to take it all away from you.
They can even look as simple as pop-up ads, emails, or phone calls from new numbers; just make sure you reach out to the original numbers you’ve contacted or are visible on our website to protect yourself from any further issues.
It may seem hard at first, but sit back and ensure you take a record of everything, such as dates, account numbers, statements and all of your information. This will make it easier when you come to us.
You can book a free consultation where we will talk through your case and give you the next steps you should take during this process.
Ensure you only contact and communicate with the number we have given you to avoid any further issues down the line. To be even more sure, make sure you keep a record of who you spoke to and never share any personal information, such as passwords.
Who owns NFTs is a valid question that many investors find themselves asking, but in reality, anyone can own an NFT. An NFT can only have one owner at a time, but when exchanging on platforms, there may be NFT scams in play which aim to steal your NFT investments. Due to them being stored on the public blockchain, it makes it easy to verify ownership of the exchange.
Data and specific information may be stored in the NFTs metadata, which is why there is a lot of NFT fraud as people are after their personal key information etc. If you have had your NFTs stolen due to fraud or have lost them through regulated brokers, we may be able to offer an NFT recovery service to recover your lost assets. Contact us today for more information.
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