So, yes, the tendrils of Discord could entrap anyone. Instead of receiving free NFTs, the victims had valuable NFTs stolen as the fraudsters procured $20,000 worth of digital assets. Once they connected their wallets, they inadvertently exposed their NFT accounts. Several members of the OpenSea Discord channel were blindsided by this scam. The hijackers advertised the chance to get a free NFT from an elusive new project, entreating users to connect their wallets.
In May 2022, hackers impersonated the NFT marketplace, OpenSea, and sequestered the company’s Discord server. Discord scams tend to open the floodgates that lead to cryptocurrency or non-fungible token (NFT) theft.
An enticing invitation to access the exclusive features and perks of Discord Nitro can be hard to refuse - but most offers are beguiling.
