Scam patterns
Search-ad poisoning
A paid search result places a clone above the real exchange or protocol.
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Overview
A paid search result places a clone above the real exchange or protocol.
Why it matters
Ranking is mistaken for identity and the victim signs or logs in on the clone.
What to check
Preserve advertiser, landing URL, redirects and exact wallet request.