The Shiba Inu development team has issued an urgent warning to its community regarding a new scam scheme impersonating one of its official partners, the Bad Idea AI (BAD) project. The alert was shared via the official @susbarium account on X, highlighting the tactics used by scammers and outlining steps users can take to secure their crypto assets. SCAM ALERT Stay vigilant! There’s a scam targeting our community through a fake claim portal for BAD token rewards. The fraudulent site is trying to trick users into connecting wallets under false pretences. Signs of the Scam: – Fake claim portal that mimics the… pic.twitter.com/epk9RJp59R — Susbarium | Shibarium Trustwatch (@susbarium) May 27, 2025 Deceptive Portal Mimics Partner Platform According to the warning, bad actors have launched a fraudulent website that closely imitates the official design of the Bad Idea AI platform. This scam website falsely claims to offer reward distributions in the form of BAD tokens and encourages users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets to access or verify token rewards. The SHIB team clarified that this portal is unauthorized and designed to mislead users into revealing sensitive wallet information. By imitating a legitimate partner’s visual identity and interface, the scammers aim to establish false credibility and lure unsuspecting users into interacting with the malicious site. Steps to Identify and Avoid the Scam To help protect the community, @susbarium detailed several red flags associated with the fake site: The platform closely resembles the official BAD project’s site in appearance. It prompts users to connect their wallets under the pretext of reward verification. It displays deceptive messages suggesting users must confirm their eligibility before receiving any tokens. The SHIB team emphasized that users should avoid connecting their wallets to any unfamiliar or unverified platforms. Instead, they should confirm the legitimacy of any announcements by consulting official communication channels or community moderators. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 In addition, community members are strongly encouraged to report any suspicious activity or links to SHIB moderators. Sharing information within the community can help prevent others from falling victim to similar scams. Community Vigilance Urged As the ecosystem continues to grow, so does the risk of fraudulent schemes . The SHIB team’s latest alert reinforces the importance of community vigilance and the need for users to remain cautious when engaging with reward-based programs or any site requesting wallet access. Users are advised to double-check URLs, rely on trusted sources, and refrain from making transactions based on unverified claims. Awareness and proactive reporting remain the most effective tools in combating these emerging threats. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Shiba Inu Team Sends Big Warning to SHIB Holders appeared first on Times Tabloid .
