Beware of sophisticated scams and rug pulls, as thugs target crypto users
The year 2021 has seen an increase in “rug pulls,” a new scam capable of luring both early adopters and new crypto investors.
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The year 2021 has seen an increase in “rug pulls,” a new scam capable of luring both early adopters and new crypto investors.
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