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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has introduced a recovery system for affected investors, embarking on an effort to sanitize its ecosystem. However, scams involving fake Sous tokens exploiting this initiative are on the rise, requiring heightened caution from users.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet U.Today on Feb. 23 (local time), the Shiba Inu development team officially launched an innovative recovery system to assist users who have suffered from scams, while warning that security threats impersonating a new ecosystem token, Sous (TREAT), are rapidly increasing. The recovery system was designed to provide community members who suffered asset losses due to malicious attackers with an opportunity to reclaim their funds. Paradoxically, scammers are taking advantage of this relief measure by spreading fake websites and phishing attempts using the yet-to-be-officially-launched Sous token as bait.
Lucie, head of content marketing for Shiba Inu, urged users via her X (formerly Twitter) account not to click on any links until there is an official announcement regarding the Sous token. She pointed out that scammers are exploiting user anticipation surrounding the recovery system by circulating false information claiming that fake Sous tokens can be airdropped or acquired early, inducing users to connect their wallets. Any recovery-related guidance or token purchase links provided outside official channels are clear traps designed to steal user assets.
The newly introduced recovery system operates by accepting and verifying damage reports and compensating a portion of lost assets. The Shiba Inu ecosystem has sought to move beyond its meme coin limitations by expanding practical utility through the Layer 2 network Shibarium and the introduction of the Sous token. However, as the community grows, increasingly sophisticated scams targeting its scale have followed, prompting the development team to prioritize strict adherence to security guidelines.
Users must refrain from connecting their wallets to unverified websites and avoid being deceived by messages impersonating official team members to protect their assets. Shiba Inu has made it clear that it does not request private keys or recovery phrases during use of the recovery system. In the highly volatile virtual asset market, secondary damage disguised as recovery assistance can inflict severe and often irreparable losses on investors.
Efforts to strengthen security within the Shiba Inu ecosystem are essential steps toward restoring community trust and promoting long-term growth. The development team is intensifying monitoring of fake Sous tokens and sharing real-time information about scam sites to prevent further 피해. Investors are advised to rely solely on official announcements and maintain a cautious approach to safeguarding their assets.
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