How to identify fake "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" websites

What is the fake "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" website?

"Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" is a scam discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation. This webpage impersonates the Dolomite platform (dolomite.io) and lures victims with a potential DOLO allocation that they may receive. This scam aims to trick users into exposing their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer.

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Federal Trade Comission (FTC) states that since the start of 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto to scams – that's about one out of every four dollars reported lost, more than any other payment method.

Fake "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" website overview

We found this imitator page on checker-dolomite[.]com, yet it could be hosted on other domains. It is an almost perfect copy of the official website of Dolomite (dolomite.io). Dolomite is a DeFi (Decentralized Finance) platform that offers lending and borrowing services. The fraudulent page claims that users can check whether they are eligible to receive a DOLO (Dolomite's native token) allocation.

It must be emphasized that this checker is fake, and it is in no way associated with the real Dolomite platform or any other existing projects or entities.

Connecting a cryptowallet to the scam page signs a malicious contract, which facilitates the cryptocurrency drainer. Essentially, the victim's funds are transferred to scammer-owned wallets through automated transactions. This activity may appear vague, so it might remain unnoticed for a long time. Some drainers can roughly estimate the value of digital assets and determine which to prioritize stealing.

It has to be mentioned that due to the practically untraceable nature of cryptocurrency transactions, they cannot be reversed. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" webpage cannot recover the stolen funds.

Cryptocurrency drainer scam examples

We have investigated thousands of online scams; "Uranus Airdrop", "World Liberty Financial Airdrop", and "Claim Your Solana (SOL) Back" are just a couple of our newest articles on drainers.

Aside from utilizing draining mechanisms, cryptocurrency-targeting scams commonly operate by phishing for wallet log-in credentials or deceiving users into manually transferring assets to scammer-owned wallets.

Due to how widespread scams are on the Web and how well-crafted they can be – we highly recommend exercising caution when browsing and investing online.

How did I open a scam website?

Crypto drainers are often promoted via intrusive pop-up ads (a type of malvertising). These adverts may be fully functional drainers themselves (i.e., capable of executing draining scripts). What is more, these pop-ups may be encountered on legitimate websites that have been hacked.

Social media spam is also widely used in crypto scam endorsement. Promotional posts and direct/private messages (DMs/PMs) can be made using accounts stolen from real projects, companies, entrepreneurs, celebrities, influencers, etc.

However, other techniques are not unlikely. Aside from those previously mentioned, online scams are promoted through sites that use rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., forum posts, emails, browser notifications, cold calls/ robocalls, SMSes, etc.), mistyped URLs (typosquatting), and adware.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

Caution is paramount to ensuring your online safety. Therefore, be wary of websites, ads, and communications making promises that sound too good to be true. Pay attention to URLs and type them carefully. Do not use sites offering pirated content or other questionable services (e.g., Torrenting, illegal streaming/downloading, etc.), as these webpages are usually monetized via rogue advertising networks.

Do not permit suspect pages to display browser notifications; ignore or block their notification requests. Be vigilant with incoming emails and other messages; do not open attachments or links found in dubious/irrelevant mail.

Download only from official/verified channels and be attentive when installing (e.g., read terms, explore options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, etc.) – to prevent bundled/dangerous software (like adware) from infiltrating the device.

If your computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate all threats.

Appearance of the fake "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official Dolomite website (dolomite.io):

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Quick menu:

• What is "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" crypto drainer?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an online scam?

Online scams are a type of deceptive Internet content. These scams aim to trick users into performing certain actions, such as connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, sending money to scammers, disclosing sensitive information, buying products, subscribing to services, downloading/installing software, etc.

What is the purpose of online scams?

The purpose of online scams is to generate revenue at their victims' expense. Cyber criminals predominantly profit by obtaining funds through deception, endorsing content (e.g., websites, products, services, software, etc.), selling/abusing private data, and proliferating malware.

I have lost digital assets to the "Dolomite ($DOLO) Allocation Checker" scam, can I get my money back?

No, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed because they are nearly untraceable. Hence, victims of such scams cannot get their money back.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Online scams are primarily encountered via intrusive ads, spam (e.g., social media posts, PMs/DMs, emails, browser notifications, etc.), websites using rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs, and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

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