How I almost fell for a sophisticated scam from a fake Chinese VC
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A few days ago, someone claiming to work for a well-known VC in China reached out to discuss a potential collaboration. After some conversation, we scheduled an online meeting. Everything seemed normal at first. But when the meeting time arrived, the person told me that their region was blocked from using the platform we had agreed on. Instead, they sent me a WeChat link and asked me to download the app so we could continue the meeting there. It felt a bit inconvenient, but I didn’t think much of it. I clicked the link and installed the app. Then, the person asked me to send a record screen video to confirm that I had downloaded the app, so they could "guide me through the process." That was when I started to feel uneasy. Something wasn’t right. Why would they need a record video just to help me join a meeting? I hesitated for a moment, then decided not to send anything. Instead, I tried messaging them again, suggesting we switch to another platform - but to my shock, all of our previous messages had disappeared. The WeChat link was also gone. It was as if the conversation had never happened. At that point, I knew I had narrowly avoided something serious. I wasn’t sure what kind of scam this was, but I wasn’t going to take any risks. I immediately reset my device to be safe. Looking back, I realized how easily this could have gone wrong. If I had sent that video, what kind of access could they have gained? Again, lucky for me, this device didn’t store any important data like wallets or passkey. This scammer was in several shared groups and had even contacted one of my friends before. No matter how careful you are, these situations can still happen. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and always double-check before downloading anything from an unknown source.
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