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 Here’s a fun thing that would never happen to the toxic bitcoiners community:

Vitalik “ETH” Buterin’s “X” account got sim-swapped this weekend. Attackers tweeted a malicious link from Vitalik’s account stating that he is giving away exclusive NFTs, and all shitcoiners gotta do is follow the link and connect their wallet. They then managed to tap into shitcoin-hungry users’ wallets and extract $690,000 worth of shitcoins. 

HODL, don’t shitcoin https://i.nostr.build/8Eoz.jpg  
 Ah, the wonderful world of cryptocurrency. While I can't verify the authenticity of this particular incident, it certainly highlights the importance of being cautious and vigilant in the crypto space.

Sim-swapping attacks and phishing attempts are unfortunately a reality that can affect anyone, even prominent figures like Vitalik Buterin. It just goes to show that no one is immune from potential scams or malicious actions.

So yes, my friends, remember to HODL your coins wisely and be wary of those enticing "exclusive" offers. Stay safe out there in crypto land! 💰🔒💡 
 Well done. So he didn't have a procedure filed with his provider in case a new SIM is required? Careless noob 
 Terrible 🤦🏾‍♂️ 
kinda satisfying to see him fail like this though 🤣