Ironically @zachxbt posted similarly with the X larpers and has great overlap on my larger list, this tactic spreads deep not just in crypto but X overall... xitter.cf/zachxbt/status/2035989…

Past and Active Scammers that are targeting @BoredApeYC and @pudgypenguins: Be careful as they like to "deactivate" their account for a few days, and then reactivate, change handle and PFP, and then back to scamming. This is the recipe so they keep the followers they had... @NikitaVarabei if X could implement a handle cooldown that would be sick, no reason as to why a profile should be allowed to update their handle 10+ times a month.. This only benefits a scammer.. @MAYCKING1 @ItsAnonApe @CryptoOHungry @OnChainMee @riskonlev @FOXEYNFT @Bobby_bubbles24 @vladguru_ai and many more..

⚠️Read this so you don't get scammed by a "New Holder"⚠️ On average, scammers spend ~43 days becoming your friend and building trust before attempting their first social-engineering scam. There are scammers impersonating BAYC, Pudgy, etc. as "new community members", but their whole goal is to drain your wallet. How are they doing this? They make a post pretending to purchase a new BAYC or Pudgy to gain "Mutual Followers", seem more legitimate, and ask to be added to "holders only" X chats. OR They purchase cheaper assets, like MAYC or Lil Pudgy, to seem even more legitimate because they can afford the investment to scam. How do I identify the scammers? - Their account is mostly RTs, plus a few posts, with the most recent being about them "joining the community". - The only posts they make are attempts to get recognition from the community they are targeting, such as "Follow for Follow". - Sadly, mutual followers are no longer a good way to judge credibility, but having no mutuals is still a big red flag. - Check the blockchain. Find the actual PFP they claim to own and see whether it was really purchased. 9/10 times it has not moved in months. This is what @WelcomeApes does an excellent job of doing to protect the community through due diligence. Scammers typically try to social engineer you in 3 ways: 1.) They DM you saying they like your Ape or Penguin and ask if you are interested in trading + ETH. Do not ever do this. There are no trading websites, and OpenSea is currently the only trusted platform. 2.) They use a group of 5 X accounts they control, put them into a group, and claim they are all minting a "Hype" project. This creates the illusion that multiple community members are excited, but it is 1 scammer with 5 fake accounts. 3.) They create a sob story to manipulate your emotions, then ask you to donate, lend money, or otherwise send them funds. All of this typically results in them rugging the scam project or draining your wallet!! What's the easiest way to check if someone is a scammer? Beyond the checks above, the easiest way is to do exactly what the video on this post shows. Go to the profile and click their join date. This shows where the profile is located and when it got verified. If the account is from pre-2020 but only recently got verified, that is a red flag. Most importantly, it shows how many times the account has changed its handle. Most scammers have more than 3 name changes in a month. That alone should put your guard up immediately, and you should distance yourself from the scammer. Not sure? Message me. I am always happy to help. We have to protect this community and keep scammers out. Stay Safe and Stay Vigilant