SHIB Developers Alert Community About Fake Bad Idea AI (BAD) Website
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) development team has issued an urgent security warning to its community about a new scam impersonating its official partner, Bad Idea AI (BAD). The alert, posted on the official @susbarium X (Twitter) account, exposes a fraudulent website designed to steal users’ crypto wallets.
How the Scam Works
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🚨 Fake Website: Scammers created a near-identical copy of the Bad Idea AI platform.
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🎣 Deceptive Rewards Claim: The site falsely offers BAD token rewards, tricking users into connecting their wallets.
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⚠️ Wallet Drain Risk: Once connected, hackers can steal funds from unsuspecting victims.
How to Spot & Avoid the Scam
The SHIB team shared these key red flags:
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Suspicious URL – Always verify the official Bad Idea AI website.
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Unexpected Reward Promises – No legitimate airdrop requires wallet verification.
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Urgent Action Requests – Scammers pressure users to “claim now” before time runs out.
SHIB Team’s Safety Recommendations
✅ Never connect your wallet to unverified sites.
✅ Double-check official announcements via @Shibtoken or @susbarium.
✅ Report suspicious links to SHIB moderators immediately.
Why This Matters for SHIB Investors
As Shiba Inu’s ecosystem grows, scams are becoming more sophisticated. Recent threats include:
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Fake SHIB airdrops
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Phishing links in DMs
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Impersonator accounts
🔒 Protect your crypto:
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Use hardware wallets for large holdings.
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Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Bookmark official SHIB sites to avoid fake links.
Final Warning: Stay Vigilant
The SHIB Army must stay alert—scammers are targeting meme coin communities heavily. Always:
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Verify before clicking
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Ignore too-good-to-be-true offers
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Spread awareness to protect others
For official updates, follow:
🔹 @Shibtoken (Twitter)
🔹 shib.io (Website)