Be careful who you’re talking to
Written by
Harris Lim
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A growing number of fake profiles is a real threat. Here’s what you need to know
Transparency and trust have always been top priorities for Kanga Exchange in our relationship with the community. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks, we’ve observed a disturbing trend: an increasing number of fake accounts impersonating our official profiles – including those of our CEOs, Łukasz Żeligowski and Sławek Zawadzki.
That’s why we’re launching the “Be careful who you’re talking to” awareness campaign – aimed at warning users, raising awareness, and showing how to recognize a scam attempt before it’s too late.
What’s the threat?
Fake accounts usually follow predictable patterns – but they’re often convincing enough to fool people, especially those who are new to the crypto space.
The main goals of scammers are:
- to steal your funds
- to redirect you to fake investment projects
- to obtain your login credentials or personal data
How do fake profiles work?
Scammers typically create accounts that look almost identical to real ones. They might change just one letter in the name, add a dash, a special character, or another small detail that’s easy to miss at first glance. They copy photos, bios, posts – and sometimes even gather a large number of followers, which makes them look more credible.
Besides that, the most common tactics include:
Fake CEO reaching out first
Scammers impersonate Łukasz or Sławek and initiate contact via private message. They often thank users for their engagement and quickly move on to an “exclusive investment opportunity,” encouraging users to continue the conversation privately – away from official channels. These interactions typically lead to stolen funds or compromised data.
Post claiming you won a prize
Another popular trick is tagging users in posts or using their photos to announce fake “prizes” (e.g., BTC). To claim the reward, the user must click a link, log in, or share personal information. These traps often result in account takeovers or stolen assets.
A few simple rules that can protect you
Here’s a quick reminder of safety rules that can help you avoid falling victim:
- Our CEOs will never message you first
If you receive a private message from someone pretending to be Łukasz or Sławek – it’s a scam. Neither our CEOs nor any Kanga team member initiates contact with users via DMs, regardless of the platform.
- Kanga Exchange never offers investments via private messages
Any collaboration offers, promotions, contests, or product updates are only shared through official channels – our website, newsletter, and verified profiles. We never offer “investment opportunities” or ask for funds in DMs.
- Official communication happens through verified channels only
We use well-known, trusted contact points: our website, newsletters, and social media profiles marked as official. If you’re unsure whether a message is legit, check if it came from one of our verified sources.
We strongly recommend following only verified accounts – both for Kanga Exchange and our CEOs.
Website: https://kanga.exchange/
X (Global): https://x.com/KangaExchange
X (Asia): https://x.com/KangaAsia
X (Kangastarter): https://x.com/kangastarter
Telegram Chat: https://t.me/KangaExchangeChat
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/kangaexchangeannouncements
Sławek Zawadzki X: https://x.com/sz_kanga
Łukasz Żeligowski X: https://x.com/lz_kanga
What can you do as a user?
Awareness is the first step to staying safe. But action matters too – every user can help reduce the reach of scammers. Here’s how:
- Always double-check usernames.Fake profiles often differ from real ones by a single typo, extra symbol, hyphen, or odd formatting. A tiny difference can determine whether you’re talking to the real team – or a scammer.
- Don’t click on links from strangers.Scammers often use DMs to lure users with “offers,” “prizes,” or “investment opportunities.” If the message is from someone you don’t know, contains a suspicious link, or asks for personal info – ignore it. If it feels shady, it probably is.
- Report fake accounts.Your report matters! Thanks to user activity, many dangerous accounts get removed more quickly. Reporting a fake profile helps protect not just yourself, but the whole community.
- Spread the word.Help make this warning reach as many people as possible. Share it on social media, in crypto groups, and with anyone new to the crypto space. The more people are aware – the harder it is for scammers to succeed.
Summary
Phishing attacks and impersonation scams are not limited to the crypto world. But in this fast-paced, digital, trust-driven environment – the consequences can be particularly damaging.
That’s why we remind you: always stay alert and be careful who you’re talking to.Feel free to share this article with friends – especially those just getting started in crypto. The more people are aware of these dangers, the harder it is for scammers to operate.
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