Developers are cautioning against a deceptive game download scam
A recent revelation by a developer has shed light on a sophisticated game download scam highlighting the new tactics of fraudsters targeting web3 games. The scam began with a direct message from a now-deactivated X account, @ameliachicel, proposing a job opportunity. The job involved a Solidity position for a web3 game named MythIsland, with details hosted on a seemingly legitimate website, mythisland[.]io. The website, with impressive graphics and functioning links, displayed a detailed presentation of the game, including its in-game economy and NFT aspects. The team members appeared to be doxxed, lending an air of credibility to the project. It started a few days ago when @ameliachicel (who has me blocked now) approached me in a DM, offering a job opportunity related to a Solidity position for a Web3 game that involved NFTs, in-game economies, etc. 2/12 — 0xMario (@0xM4R10) January 14, 2024 The tweet was shared by 0xMario, a freelance developer who fell victim to the ...