The crypto assets space, to put it bluntly, is a nerve-wracking experience. If you're not careful, the coins you've worked hard to accumulate could go down the drain.

This morning, when I woke up, a guy in the group told me that he fell for a scam. With his consent, I'm sharing this matter, hoping to give everyone a heads-up—especially for the newcomers who just entered the space.

Here's the thing: this guy joined a crypto trading group, and then someone on Telegram impersonated the group owner and actively added him as a friend. The other party was very enthusiastic and asked him to register a PEPE-related Telegram bot. Here's the problem: that bot is fake! It's a pure phishing trap.

Late at night, people's vigilance is at its lowest. He charged 3 SOL to test the waters, but when he turned around and realized something was wrong and wanted to withdraw, the system actually prompted him to deposit another 18 SOL to withdraw. This is a typical "pig slaughtering" scheme—first letting you taste some sweetness, then gradually leading you into a trap.

Here are a few hard-earned lessons to share with everyone:

First of all, whenever it comes to transfer and recharge, be sure to verify the identity of the other party from multiple sources. Did the group owner message you privately? First, confirm it publicly in the group.

Second, never click on links from unknown sources. No matter how legitimate they seem, they could be carefully crafted phishing sites.

Third, when in doubt, ask the veterans in the circle. Since I entered the circle in 2019, I have encountered countless pitfalls and projects, and the funds lost to Rug Pull scams amount to at least several hundred thousand. The experience gained from these tuition fees is to help future friends avoid taking detours.

Making money is not easy; cherish every step. I wish everyone can seize good opportunities, stay away from scammers, and steadily earn profits!