# New Scam! Beware of Fake Twitter Accounts and Impersonators > Scam prevention Canonical: https://help.blockzhub.io/articles/new-scam-beware-of-fake-twitter-accounts-and-impersonators EOS is on the rise - and so are the Scammers! Here are the **Five Golden Rules** to follow to avoid being scammed. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/8ec630b5-3c2b-417d-bf6b-89dcf8bd6cb2/5b249d236f01.jpg) # "Twitter is known to be a **Goldmine for Scammers**. In 2021 more than 95,000 people reportet about $770 million in fraud initiated on social media platforms. Social Media offers a very cheap and effective way for scammers to **reach millions of possible victims**. Particularly crypto-scams are on the rise and unfortunately the EOS blockchain is no exception." # Example: New Fake Twitter Accounts impersonating as ENF: ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/8ec630b5-3c2b-417d-bf6b-89dcf8bd6cb2/9e586b983800.png) *The name looks almost identical but if you look closely you see one "n" to much.* *The correct account name is @EOSnFoundation and has more than 20k Followers.* ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/8ec630b5-3c2b-417d-bf6b-89dcf8bd6cb2/9fe396d91095.png) *The name looks almost identical but if you look closely you see one "s" to much.* *The correct account name is @EOSnFoundation and has more than 20k Followers.* Recently (12/22) this account generated a Scam-Airdrop with a **dangerous claim link**. Avoid clicking it. Instead, report and ban this phony Twitter account. Here is the screenshot: ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/8ec630b5-3c2b-417d-bf6b-89dcf8bd6cb2/a3eb4d374ae0.png) ## Other known Twitter accounts impersonate the EOS Network Foundation: * @EOSnFoundationm * @EOS\_\_Foundation # **What to do? EOS Support has the answer: Scam Prevention!** ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/blockzhub-help-center-public-images/articles/8ec630b5-3c2b-417d-bf6b-89dcf8bd6cb2/8cfb6f6a4fbd.png) We constantly monitor the Social Networks for **new fraud schemes** and warn the EOS ecosystem on various channels in 9 different languages. ​ # **What can you do? Awareness & Action** Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/eossupportio) and read about the newest scams in our [Learning Center](https://help.eossupport.io/en/collections/3054104-new-to-eos-start-here#scam-prevention) to be one step ahead of scammers and fraudsters: # Follow the **5** **Golden Rules** to avoid being scammed: # **1. Don't reply to Messages from Strangers.** * Be extra wary of messages from strangers (or famous influencers), and delete anything referencing cryptocurrency or NFTs. * If somebody "you know" writes you a message, offering you an investment, or asks for financial help, **call them** to check if it's them. ​ # **2. Don't click Claim Links.** * 99% of airdrop offers are scams. ​ # **3. Beware of Fake Websites / Groups and Channels** * Fake sites/groups and channels can look incredibly "real" and "verified." * Double check the URL before clicking on a website link. * Only visit official Social Media groups (check group/channel name meticulously) + You find a list of trusted Twitter groups and websites at the end of this article ​ # **4. Never enter your Private Key on a Website.** * Only add it to an [official EOS Wallet](https://help.eossupport.io/en/articles/5565632-what-are-the-best-eos-wallets). ​ # **5. EOS Support Agents will never Direct Message you first** * Be aware of fake EOS Support Agents! + If unsure, check on [EOSrespect.io](https://eosrespect.io/members) if an agent is officially listed. + Please don't hesitate to contact our direct chat by clicking the blue icon in the [lower right corner](https://eossupport.io/). --- # **Trusted and verified Twitter Accounts:** * EOS Network Foundation: * EOS Support: * EOS Community Forum: * EOS Nation: * Bywire News: * Wombat: * Greymass: * Newdex: * Pomelo.io: # **Trusted and verified Websites of the Ecosystem:** * EOS Network Foundation: * EOS Support: * EOS Community Forum: * EOS Nation: * Bywire News: * Wombat: * Greymass: * Newdex: * Pomelo.io: --- Author: Markus Hinrichs Editor: RANDALL ROLAND Translation: - # Sources & References: * [EOS Support Website](https://eossupport.io): ​ + [EOS Support Learning Center](https://help.eossupport.io/) + [EOS Support LC Scam Prevention](https://help.eossupport.io/en/collections/3054104-new-to-eos-start-here#scam-prevention) + [EOS Support LC Best Wallets](https://help.eossupport.io/en/articles/5565632-what-are-the-best-eos-wallets) + [EOS Support Twitter (English)](https://twitter.com/eossupportio) + [EOSRespect.io members](https://eosrespect.io/members) * [Trend Micro News](https://news.trendmicro.com/2022/07/26/top-3-twitter-scams-2022/) * Trusted & Verified Twitter Accounts: ​ + [EOS Network Foundation](https://twitter.com/EosNFoundation) + [EOS Support](https://twitter.com/eossupportio) + [EOS Community Forum](https://twitter.com/eosforumorg) + [EOS Nation](https://twitter.com/EOS_Nation) + [Bywire News](https://twitter.com/bywirenews) + [Wombat](https://twitter.com/adoptwombat) + [Greymass](https://twitter.com/greymass) + [Newdex](https://twitter.com/NewdexOfficial) + [Pomelo.io](https://twitter.com/PomeloGrants) * Trusted & Verified Websites of the EOS Ecosystem: ​ + [EOS Network Foundation](https://eosnetwork.com/) + [EOS Support](https://eossupport.io) + [EOS Community Forum](https://forums.eoscommunity.org/) + [EOS Nation](https://eosnation.io/) + [Bywire News](https://bywire.news/) + [Wombat](https://www.wombat.app/) + [Greymass](https://greymass.com/) + [Newdex](https://newdex.io/) + [Pomelo.io](https://pomelo.io/grants) * Image Credits: + [Cover Picture](https://unsplash.com/photos/Zb-iMVy8icc): [Souvik Banerjee](https://unsplash.com/@rswebsols)