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Multisig wallets are especially useful for people working in teams or those who want an extra layer of security. But here’s the catch: scammers can also use multisig wallets to trick users and steal their cryptocurrencies. Let’s take a closer look at how multisig wallets work and some of the most common multisig scams.
What Is a Multisig Wallet?
In the cryptocurrency world, a multisig (multi-signature) wallet is a type of wallet that requires more than one private key to authorize a transaction. They are like the digital equivalent of two-factor authentication (2FA), requiring two or more approvals (signatures) before a transaction can happen.
You can set up a multisig wallet with different requirements, such as needing two out of three keys or three out of five, and so on. It’s like having multiple keys to a vault, where no one person can unlock it without the others.
Multisig wallets are commonly used in business collaborations, DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations), and joint ventures. They can also be useful for family funds or anyone who wants a bit of added security for their digital assets.
Multisig wallets are often used to increase security, so how exactly are these wallets being used to scam people?
What Is a Multisig Scam?
The logic behind the scam is quite simple: scammers make victims believe they have full access to a crypto wallet when, in reality, they don’t. Below is an example of a scammer comment on a YouTube video:

You might come across many variations of this scam on YouTube, Twitter, Telegram, and other social media platforms, but their message will always include a private key or a seed phrase. If it’s your first time seeing it, you might be tricked into thinking it’s a new user asking for help, but don’t get fooled.
How Does a Multisig Scam Work?
There are different types of multisig scams, and they are particularly common on the Tron network due to the way Tron multisig wallets work. 
Some of the more elaborate multisig scams focus on tricking users into making their wallets multisig and adding the scammer as a co-owner. Once the scammers gain this level of control, they can effectively trap the funds or, in some cases, steal them directly.
These scams are usually related to phishing or impersonation fraud, where scammers pretend to be from a reliable customer support team. 
However, one of the most common multisig scams is much simpler and doesn’t require users to share their seed phrase or private keys. Instead, it’s designed to trick users into sending crypto to the scammer in an attempt to get funds from their multisig wallet. Let’s go through a common example.
Multisig scam bait using SafePal
To illustrate how the scam works, we will use the seed phrase shared in the YouTube comment we discussed above. First, we installed the SafePal wallet extension and imported the scammer’s wallet using the seed phrase provided.
With the wallet open, we can see that the scammer has 2,022 USDT as a TRC-20 token in the Tron network. At this point, most victims will try to transfer the USDT out of the scammer’s wallet.

However, the wallet doesn’t have enough TRX to pay for transaction fees. This is where the victim is tricked into sending TRX to the scammer’s wallet.
The scammer preys on greedy victims who rush to open the wallet in an attempt to take the funds. They quickly send crypto to the wallet to pay for fees but soon realize they can’t make any transactions because it’s a multisig wallet.
Remember, these wallets require multiple private keys (signatures) to approve a transfer. So, even if you have one of the keys, you won’t be able to sign transactions.
The good news is that if you fall victim to such a scam, you are probably losing a relatively small amount of crypto (whatever value you sent to pay for gas fees). However, the more sophisticated multisig scams we mentioned earlier can target your crypto wallet directly, potentially leading to much bigger losses.
Checking the scammer’s wallet address
If we search for the scammer’s wallet address (ending in Kk78Z) on the TronScan blockchain explorer, we will notice that the account is controlled by another address (ending in bHCoc). This is what a multisig wallet looks like on the Tron network.

Tron multisig wallets can be set up in many different ways. The wallet’s permission can be customized according to the weight given to each multisig account. 
In the example above, the scammer’s account (ending in bHCoc) has full access to the multisig wallet (“Owner Permission”), while the account used to bait victims (ending in Kk78Z) has only limited functionality.
How to Avoid Multisig Scams
To avoid multisig scams and other types of fraud, you should keep your personal information private, avoid using stranger’s seed phrases or private keys, and watch out for phishing emails and websites.
1. Keep your private keys and seed phrases private
No legitimate company, wallet provider, or crypto exchange will ever ask for your private keys or seed phrases. Keep them in a secure location and never share them with anyone.
2. Stick to official wallet apps and software
Only use wallet software and apps that come from trusted, official sources. There are many fake crypto wallets and exchanges, so double-check the URL and verify app authenticity before using them.
3. Regularly audit your wallet permissions
A good habit for multisig users is to check who has access to your wallet on a regular basis. Most wallets will let you review permissions in the settings. If you spot any unauthorized signatories, remove them immediately. You should also remove permissions of DeFi apps you no longer use.
4. Use hardware wallets for added security
Hardware wallets are physical devices that store your crypto offline. Even if someone compromises your multisig setup, they won’t be able to move funds without the hardware wallet's physical confirmation.
5. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
Most wallet providers and exchanges offer 2FA. Enabling it can add an extra layer of security, preventing unauthorized access to your wallet.
6. Stay informed
Cryptocurrency security is an ever-evolving field. New scams and tactics appear regularly, so it’s important to stay informed and keep learning about the latest threats and best security practices.
7. Wallet warnings
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell if a wallet is multisig or not. However, due to the growing number of scams, some wallet providers have added security features that warn users about potentially dangerous wallets. 
Below are examples from SafePal and Trust Wallet, warning users that funds are blocked.

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Most people still read corporate financial statements as if they reflect economic reality. In the Bitcoin era, that assumption can quietly mislead you.

If you scan the balance sheet of a large company holding significant Bitcoin today, the numbers may look weak, conservative, even distressed. Asset values seem low. Earnings look volatile. Sometimes losses appear where none economically exist.
But what you’re often seeing is not financial weakness.
You’re seeing strategic accounting.
And in 2026, the gap between reported reality and economic reality has become one of the most overlooked institutional advantages in the market.
The Asymmetry Advantage: When Losses Exist Only on Paper
For years, Bitcoin sat in a strange accounting category. It wasn’t treated like cash, a security, or a commodity. Instead, it was classified as an indefinite-lived intangible asset.
That classification created a one-way rule:
If price fell at any point → companies had to record a loss.

If price later recovered → they could not record a gain (under legacy treatment).
The result was structural asymmetry.
Temporary market dips permanently reduced the asset’s book value, even if the market price later multiplied several times over.
Many firms now operate with Bitcoin purchased at levels far below current prices, yet their financial statements still reflect those historical impairment lows.
On paper, they look smaller.
In reality, they’re holding significantly more economic value than reported.
And here’s the key point: lower reported value often means lower taxable income.
What appears conservative is actually efficient.

The Hidden Balance Sheet: Market Value vs. Accounting Value
To understand the scale of the distortion, you have to separate two different ledgers:
Book Value – what accountants report based on historical cost and impairment
Market Value – what the asset would actually sell for today
In many Bitcoin-heavy corporate treasuries, these two numbers are no longer close.
The market may value their holdings at multiples of what appears on the balance sheet.
This creates a quiet structural disconnect:
Investors focused only on earnings and book metrics may assume weak performance Institutions tracking market exposure see growing real asset strength In other words, traditional valuation models are sometimes pricing companies based on outdated economic reality.
The balance sheet becomes conservative to the point of distortion.
For long-term holders, that distortion can be strategic. It reduces tax exposure, dampens reported volatility, and avoids signaling the full strength of treasury reserves.
What looks like underperformance may actually be embedded optionality.

The Collateral Era: Why Selling Is No Longer the Goal
The institutional mindset around Bitcoin has also shifted.
Earlier cycles were driven by trading gains and treasury appreciation. In 2026, the dominant use case is collateralization.
Large holders increasingly treat Bitcoin not as an asset to sell, but as a reserve to borrow against.
The logic is straightforward:
Selling Bitcoin → triggers taxes and reduces exposure

Borrowing against Bitcoin → unlocks liquidity without realizing gains
This creates a new financial loop:
Hold the asset
Let it appreciate
Use it as collateral for credit
Maintain full market exposure
Now combine this with depressed book values from past impairments.
The accounting value may be low, but lenders price loans based on market value. That difference can create highly efficient capital structures where reported assets look modest, but borrowing capacity reflects full market strength.
From a tax and capital efficiency perspective, it’s one of the most powerful treasury structures available.

The Earnings Illusion: Why Headlines Mislead
This is where retail investors often get trapped.
A typical headline might read: “Company reports major loss due to Bitcoin volatility.”
The reaction is predictable. Price drops. Sentiment weakens.
But the loss may come from one of three accounting effects:
Historical impairment still weighing down carrying value

Mark-to-market adjustments under fair value transitions

Temporary volatility reflected in income rather than long-term asset growth

Meanwhile, the company may still be holding Bitcoin acquired at far lower prices, with significant unrealized gains.
The real information is rarely in the headline.
It’s buried in the footnotes:
Total Bitcoin held
Average acquisition price
Fair value at reporting date
Accounting method used
The main income statement shows accounting movement.
The notes reveal economic position.

Why 2026 Changed the Game
Several structural shifts have amplified this dynamic:
Higher institutional Bitcoin allocation
Expanded lending markets using crypto collateral
Macroeconomic pressure on fiat liquidity
Treasury diversification away from cash reserves
Bitcoin is increasingly treated as a strategic reserve asset rather than a speculative position.
That shift matters.
When an asset moves from trading inventory to balance sheet collateral, the objective changes:
Less selling
More holding
More leverage efficiency
More tax optimization
Accounting frameworks built for industrial-era assets are struggling to keep up with this new treasury behavior.
The result is a widening gap between what financial statements show and what institutions actually control.

How to Read a Bitcoin Treasury Company Properly
If you want to understand the real financial position of a Bitcoin-holding firm, ignore the surface metrics and focus on four questions:
How much Bitcoin do they hold?
What is the average cost basis?
What is the current market value of those holdings?
Are they selling, or using it as collateral?
Then compare:
Market Value of BTC holdings
Total enterprise value of the company
That comparison often reveals whether the market is pricing the operating business, the Bitcoin treasury, or neither correctly.
Without this adjustment, you’re analyzing a distorted balance sheet.

The Bigger Insight: Accounting Is Lagging the Asset Class
The deeper takeaway isn’t about tax strategy or reporting quirks.
It’s about timeframes.
Accounting systems are designed for assets that change slowly: factories, inventory, equipment.
Bitcoin is a real-time global asset with continuous price discovery.
Traditional frameworks compress that dynamic reality into periodic snapshots, impairment rules, and historical cost anchors.
The chain updates every block.
The balance sheet updates once a quarter.
That mismatch creates information gaps. And information gaps create opportunity for those who know where to look.

Conclusion: Economic Reality Lives Outside the Statement
When you see a Bitcoin-heavy company reporting weak earnings or reduced asset values, the first question shouldn’t be: “Did they lose money?”
It should be:
“What is their Bitcoin actually worth today?”
Because in many cases, the reported numbers reflect accounting history, not economic reality.
The companies that understand this gap aren’t just holding Bitcoin.
They’re using the gap between accounting value and market value as a strategic layer of capital efficiency.
In the Bitcoin era, financial statements tell you the story of the past.
The blockchain tells you the value of the present.
And the difference between the two is where institutional advantage quietly lives.
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⚠️ Let's talk about Zero Transfers - Zero transactions in the blockchain.
This is a partial vulnerability available in blockchains that allows receiving a zero transaction to any user address or sending such a transaction from that same address. Scammers still use this feature today; although most wallets and blockchain explorers mark these transactions as fraudulent and prevent their data from being copied, there are still applications that allow this to be done.
🔍 The essence of the scheme is that after each of your operations (for example, receiving/sending USDT), a zero transaction is automatically made to your wallet address, where the sender's wallet is very similar to the wallet of a real transaction you conducted. This is done so that in a hurry, you might copy the address of the last transaction and, after checking only the first and last characters, send funds to the scammers. Such wallets can have both the same beginning and end of the address simultaneously.
What does it look like?
✅ Real recipient address: TKnnGBuZhtvsomgU3K9dEdWBHA3UfrKTgV
🙅‍♂️ Scammer-generated similar address: TKmCKgTkFT4GhVRH7h4vN9cGiGhtfrKTgV
👨🏻‍💻 Recommendations:
Always take your time to check the entire recipient's wallet address, not just the first and last characters.
If a similar situation has happened to you, contact us — we will help track and recover lost assets!
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#scamriskwarning #ScamAware #ScamAlert The platform in (**aureum.bot** / Aureum AI Bot) does **not** appear safe for investment. It exhibits multiple strong characteristics of a high-risk scheme, very likely a **Ponzi or scam operation** disguised as a "decentralized AI liquidity bot" or automated investment tool.

Here are the key red flags based on its features and broader context around similar "Aureum" named platforms:

- **Unrealistic guaranteed returns** — implying roughly 1.1% daily (or ~400%+ annualized if compounded). Promises of steady, high daily profits (especially "per minute" accrual) with no apparent risk or market downside are classic Ponzi hallmarks — real trading/investing never guarantees this without huge volatility or loss potential.

- **Telegram bot interface + "claim" button with countdown timer** — This is a common design in crypto exit scams and Ponzi apps. Early users often see "profits" credited (to build trust and encourage referrals), but withdrawals eventually get restricted, delayed, or impossible once new deposits slow down.

- **Claims of "100% decentralized blockchain technology" + liquidity pool** — Many searched results for aureum.bot explicitly promote 1.1% daily returns, instant withdrawals, and referral bonuses (team bonuses up to 30 levels in some promotions). Referral/MLM structures + fixed high yields = textbook Ponzi/red flags.

- **Regulatory warnings exist for very similar "AURUM BOT" entities** — In early 2026, Nigeria's SEC explicitly warned against **AURUM BOT** as unlicensed and showing "Ponzi-style risks." Other regulators (Russia's Central Bank, ASIC in Australia, etc.) have flagged nearly identical "Aurum" projects for pyramid/Ponzi signs, frozen funds, and fraud links.

- **Mixed but heavily negative sentiment** — Reviews on Trustpilot, Reddit, BehindMLM, and scam investigation videos frequently call out:
- No proof of real trading (zero on-chain evidence or audited performance).
- Connections to past collapsed schemes (e.g., CashFX-style operations).
- Reports of locked funds, withdrawal blocks, and promoters living lavishly to lure new victims.
Positive reviews often look promotional (affiliate-driven), while scam reports mention millions defrauded.

Even if this exact .bot domain variant differs slightly from "aurum.foundation" or "aurumai.net" (which have their own mix of hype and scam accusations), the pattern matches: AI buzzwords + Telegram bot + passive high yields + liquidity pool facade = very high scam probability.

**Recommendation**:
- Do **not** invest or deposit more funds.
- If you've already invested, attempt withdrawal immediately (but expect issues — many report funds get "frozen" after initial small payouts).
- Never share private keys, seed phrases, or send crypto to unknown addresses promising returns.
- For real DeFi/liquidity provision, use well-audited protocols on Ethereum, Base, etc. (e.g., Uniswap, Aave) with transparent smart contracts — never through anonymous Telegram bots promising fixed daily %.

This is almost certainly **not** a legitimate or safe decentralized platform. Stay far away to protect your money. If you have more details (e.g., exact wallet transactions), feel free to share for further assessment.$USDT $BNB #aureum

Ronaldinho: Another Sam Exposed - He Robbed His Fans 2nd Time still he has no Regret
This is Ronaldinho, a football legend who just pulled a fast one on his own fans! He launched $STAR10, a memecoin that turned out to be a scam. Just yesterday, he withdrew over $100 MILLION from his rug pull. I’ve conducted a detailed on-chain investigation into $STAR10, revealing exactly how Ronaldinho pulled off this fraud.
Let’s dive in ⬇️
Before we get started...
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1/ Who is Ronaldinho?
Ronaldinho is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and left winger. He represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cups, played 97 matches for the national team, and scored 33 goals during his international career. As one of football’s biggest icons, Ronaldinho had global recognition and trust—which he just exploited for a crypto scam.
2/ The Power of Influence
Ronaldinho built a massive following over the years, gathering 21 million followers on X. With such influence, he had the ability to shape opinions and drive engagement. Unfortunately, instead of using his platform for something meaningful, he chose to rug pull his own fans.
3/ A History of Controversy
This isn’t the first time Ronaldinho has been involved in a serious scandal. Back in 2020, he was arrested in Paraguay for attempting to enter the country using a fake passport. Both he and his brother were caught with forged documents, leading to a brief stint in detention. Even after this incident, his reputation remained largely intact—until now.
4/ The $STAR10 Launch
On March 2nd, Ronaldinho deployed his own memecoin, $STAR10, and immediately posted the link to the official website on his X account. The price skyrocketed within hours, but the details behind the scenes were far from clean.
5/ The Setup for the Scam
Before launching $STAR10, Ronaldinho suddenly became very active in crypto, posting daily reminders and hyping up the project. This was the first time in his entire career that he had ever spoken about crypto, despite having zero knowledge in the field. It was all part of a calculated promotional campaign designed to increase buy volume and create artificial hype before the dump.
6/ The Aftermath – A 70% Crash
The price of $STAR10 has already dropped by 70%, and there’s a clear reason for it. Ronaldinho and his team sniped a massive portion of the supply at launch, meaning they were in control of the market from the start. His fans were unknowingly being used as exit liquidity for Ronaldinho and his insiders.
7/ On-Chain Proof
Here’s the current #STAR10 BubbleMap, which provides clear evidence of how this scam unfolded. The largest wallets are all connected to Ronaldinho—he and his team acquired over 95% of the circulating supply before even revealing the official contract address.
8/ Fake Trading Volume
If you check DexScreener, you’ll notice something unusual: The so-called “top traders” of $STAR10 are actually Ronaldinho’s own wallets. This means there was no real demand for the token—just insiders moving funds around to make it appear legitimate. The total amount extracted? Over $100 MILLION stolen from his fans.
9/ Even Binance CEO CZ Issued a Warning
Binance CEO CZ also warned about $STAR10, highlighting its high-risk factors. One of the most alarming aspects? The contract allowed the owner to burn any token at will. This meant that Ronaldinho had the power to erase your entire holdings with a single click.
10/ Conclusion – If You Hold $STAR10, Beware!
If you’re still holding $STAR10, you need to be extremely cautious. This token was never designed to benefit retail investors—it was created to enrich Ronaldinho and his team. He’s already dumped 70% of the chart, and it won’t be long before it’s down 99%. This was a planned exit scam from the beginning.
There you have it! Ronaldinho, once a revered football legend, now infamous for his crypto scam. Stay vigilant out there! 🚨
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What is "Social Engineering"?

You might think securing your crypto is all about strong passwords and fancy tech, but what if the biggest vulnerability is actually… you? It’s not your fault, we all have a human side that scammers love to exploit.

Imagine someone trying to get into your house.

Instead of picking the lock (that's like hacking software), they just convince you to open the door!

🚪 Social engineering in crypto is exactly that: it's not about breaking code, but tricking us - the people - into giving up sensitive info.

Scammers use psychology, making you feel urgent, curious, or afraid.

We often focus on device security, but our human emotions are the real target. It feels so sneaky, right?

Therefore, we sometimes miss red flags, trusting a helpful-sounding stranger. The key is realizing these aren’t technical hacks, but clever mind games.
Therefore, the 'fix' isn’t a new firewall, but a new mindset.
Always, always verify requests for information independently, even if they seem from someone you know or a trusted source.

If an unexpected offer makes you feel pressured or overly excited, stop and double-check through official channels.

Realizing you are the first and best line of defense against these sneaky tricks is truly empowering! 💪

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Small habits compound into strong protection. 
1) Lock down your account:
Turn on two-factor authentication and keep the second factor on a separate device. Use a strong, unique password or passkey, keep your OS, browser, and apps updated, secure the email tied to your Binance account, and avoid public Wi-Fi for sign-ins. Learn how in Binance’s 2FA guide.
2) Verify before you connect or sign:
When exploring Web3, slow down at the signature screen. Double-check the URL through official channels, read what you are approving, and test unfamiliar DApps with small amounts. Ignore surprise tokens or “free airdrops” you did not request, and periodically revoke old approvals. Use Binance Verify and this phishing primer.
3) Report fast with complete details:
If you suspect theft, contact local law enforcement and open a case with Binance Support immediately. Include transaction hashes, wallet addresses, asset, chain, timestamps, and screenshots. Faster, complete reports improve the odds of a precautionary hold while facts are verified.
4) Guard your keys:
Never share your seed phrase or private keys. Keep them offline. For long-term holdings, prefer a hardware wallet.
5) Reduce device exposure:
Use a separate device for trading rather than everyday browsing, gaming, or downloads. Do not run unknown software. Treat unsolicited DMs and links with caution and verify claims through official channels.
6) Be skeptical of “recovery services:”
Many outfits that promise to get funds back for an upfront fee are scams. Do your own research, avoid granting remote access, and do not pay in crypto or gift cards. See Binance’s guidance on fraudulent recovery services.
7) Bonus for builders:
Audit smart contracts before launch, protect secrets in secure vaults, use hardware signers and multisig for sensitive actions, and set up monitoring with clear runbooks for admin changes, unusual mints, and bridge activity.
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