Late Tuesday afternoon, OpenAI Newsroom, an account OpenAI recently launched to spotlight product- and policy-related announcements, tweeted about an "$OPENAI" cryptocurrency token that "[bridges] the gap between AI and blockchain technology." However, the tweet was a scam, as the '$OPENAI' token doesn't exist and the link directed users to a phishing site pretending to be OpenAI's official website.
The post read, "All OpenAI users are eligible to claim a piece of $OPENAI's initial supply," which was designed to mislead users into thinking they could gain access to future beta programs by engaging with a fraudulent cryptocurrency.
A prominent "CLAIM $OPENAI" button on the fake site encouraged unsuspecting users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets, likely in an attempt to steal those users' login credentials. This phishing tactic capitalizes on curiosity and trust.
As of publication time, both the post and site were still up, showcasing the persistent risk of scams in the cryptocurrency space, particularly targeting users of reputable brands.
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