Sep 2022 - OpenSea Fake ConeHeads Collection - $Unknown (Global)
A warning was posted on Reddit about fake Cones being sold on OpenSea, a decentralized marketplace for NFTs. The original post alerted users to the presence of fraudulent NFT listings that imitated the legitimate Cone NFTs. The fake listings lacked the blue checkmark next to the collection name, which is a sign of a verified collection. The community members in the comments section reported the fake listings and shared tips on how to identify genuine NFTs. They mentioned that legitimate Cone NFTs should have a "reddit" label in the name and a blue/white icon next to it, indicating it's from the "Imagination station x reddit collection." The discussion emphasized the importance of reporting bad actors, staying safe, and being cautious when purchasing NFTs. Users shared their experiences of almost falling for scams and thanked the original poster for raising awareness about the issue.
Further Analysis
A warning was posted on Reddit about fake Cones being sold on OpenSea, a decentralized marketplace for NFTs. The original post alerted users to the presence of fraudulent NFT listings that imitated the legitimate Cone NFTs. The fake listings lacked the blue checkmark next to the collection name, which is a sign of a verified collection. The community members in the comments section reported the fake listings and shared tips on how to identify genuine NFTs. They mentioned that legitimate Cone NFTs should have a "reddit" label in the name and a blue/white icon next to it, indicating it's from the "Imagination station x reddit collection." The discussion emphasized the importance of reporting bad actors, staying safe, and being cautious when purchasing NFTs. Users shared their experiences of almost falling for scams and thanked the original poster for raising awareness about the issue.
How Could This Have Been Prevented?
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Sources/Further Reading
[deleted by user] : avatartrading (Dec 31)
Beware: Fake Cones on Opensea : avatartrading (Dec 31)
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