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Rarible (Eventbrite) email scam | Trend Micro News
Recently, many netizens shared that they received emails that their item was successfully sold on Rarible and they wonder if these emails are legitimate. Short answer: NO! Keep reading to learn how the scam works and check out the top NFT security tips to avoid scams:
Rarible/Eventbrite email scam
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have conquered the digital world in recent years. For artists selling their NFTs on trading sites like Rarible, it’s always good news to know that their item has sold successfully and that they can withdraw the balance. However, these email notifications could be fake!
Many people shared who received the same email with the same balance (1.3ETH) from the same sender on the same day:
Source: Reddit
Fake and rare email content:
Hello,
We are pleased to inform you that your item has been successfully sold on Rarible! Your trust in our platform and the quality of your item really paid off.
As of now, you have an available balance of 1.3 ETH ready for withdrawal. You have complete control over when and how to withdraw this balance, providing flexibility and convenience.
What will happen if I fall for Rarible email scams?
The fake Rarible email pretends to be an official notification from Rarible stating that someone has purchased one of its NFTs listed on the platform. If you take the bait and follow the email instructions to “withdraw balance”, you will need to link your crypto wallet and send credentials as your seed phrase.
Careful! If you do this, scammers can take control of your crypto wallet and transfer every “bit” away. What’s worse, since cryptocurrencies are decentralized, it would be almost impossible to recover them!
How to identify the Rarible email scam?
Although the email appears genuine, there are several red flags to look for:
- The email addresses a general audience rather than a specific user.
- The email asks for your sensitive information such as seed phrase or wallet login details. (Or the email directs you to an unofficial page or fake crypto website to scam you.)
- The sender’s email address is NOT associated with the official domain: @rarible.com. In this case, they all come from the spoofed email address noreply@campaign.eventbrite.com. Eventbrite’s service has been misused in several crypto scams. Attention!
Fake NFT Emails: Other Red Flags
- Offers too good to be true: The offer seems unreasonably generous.
- A sense of urgency and pressure: The email prompts you to take quick action, such as confirming your wallet address within 24 hours. Scammers may even threaten to suspend your account if you don’t act soon.
- Poor grammar and writing: Fraudulent emails may have grammatical errors, spelling errors or inappropriate wording.
How to protect yourself from rare email scams
- Go directly to the official website to check if a notification is genuine. Never click on links or attachments from unknown sources.
- Double-check the sender’s email address.
- Be smart with your confidential information. Never give out wallet addresses or private keys!
For more tips on how to protect yourself from NFT scams, visit This article.
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