How to avoid getting scammed by fake "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" websites

What is the fake "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" website?

"Solana (SOL) Multiplier" is a fake webpage discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of suspicious sites. This scam impersonates the official Solana website (solana.com) and promises to multiply users' SOL cryptocurrency. The goal is to deceive victims into exposing their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer.

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Federal Trade Commission (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 "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" website overview

We discovered this scam on solgamez[.]top, yet it could also be promoted on other domains. It impersonates Solana's official website (solana.com) and claims to multiply users' SOL (Solana cryptocurrency). It must be emphasized that this multiplier is fake and in no way associated with Solana or any other existing projects, platforms, or entities.

By connecting a digital wallet to the scam page, users unintentionally sign a malicious contract. It facilitates the cryptocurrency drainer – a mechanism that siphons funds from exposed cryptowallets.

These outgoing transactions are automated and may appear vague, so they can remain unnoticed for a long time. Drainers may be capable of approximating the value of digital assets and determining which to steal first.

It must be mentioned that cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible because they are nearly untraceable. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" webpage cannot recover their assets.

Cryptocurrency drainer scam examples

We have investigated thousands of online scams; "Phantom Airdrop", "Sol Incinerator Token Burn", fake "RUG AI V2" website, and "USDC Token Distribution" are just a few of our newest articles on drainers.

Cryptocurrency-targeting scams have three primary modes of operation: using draining mechanisms to siphon assets from exposed wallets, phishing for wallet log-in credentials, and deceiving users into manually transferring funds to wallets in the scammers' possession.

Due to the widespread nature of scams on the Web and their often well-disguised appearance – we highly recommend exercising caution when browsing and investing online.

How did I open a scam website?

Generally, online scams are promoted through spam (e.g., browser notifications, emails, forum/ social media posts, DMs/PMs, cold calls/ robocalls, SMSes, etc.), malvertising (intrusive ads), websites using rogue advertising networks (redirects), typosquatting (misspelled URLs), and adware (adverts or redirects).

Crypto drainers are commonly endorsed via intrusive pop-up advertisements, which may be capable of executing draining scripts themselves. These pop-ups have been encountered on legitimate sites that had been hacked.

Social media spam is also widely used in crypto scam promotion. These posts and direct/private messages can be made using accounts stolen from real entrepreneurs, celebrities, influencers, projects, companies, and so forth.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

Caution is essential to ensuring your online safety. Therefore, be wary of websites, ads, and communications making promises that sound too good to be true. Take note of URLs and be careful when typing them. Do not use sites offering pirated software/media or other dubious services (e.g., Torrenting, illegal streaming/downloading, etc.), as these webpages are typically monetized via rogue advertising networks.

Ignore or block browser notification delivery requests from questionable websites. Be vigilant with incoming emails and other messages; do not open attachments or links found in suspicious/irrelevant mail.

Download only from official/verified sources and be attentive during installation (e.g., read terms, study options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, tools, etc.) – to prevent bundled/hazardous software (like adware) from infiltrating the system.

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 "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official Solana website (solana.com):

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Quick menu:

• What is "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" 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 content hosted on the Internet. These scams aim to deceive users into performing specific actions, such as connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, sending money to scammers, providing sensitive information, downloading/installing software, buying products, subscribing to services, and so on.

What is the purpose of online scams?

The purpose of online scams is to generate revenue at the expense of their victims. These scammers mainly profit by obtaining funds through deception, endorsing content (e.g., websites, programs, products, services, etc.), selling/abusing vulnerable information, and proliferating malware.

I have lost digital assets to a fake "Solana (SOL) Multiplier" website, can I get my money back?

No, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed because they are practically untraceable. Hence, victims of such scams are unable to recover their funds.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Prevalent promotional techniques include: websites employing rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., emails, browser notifications, social media posts, PMs/DMs, etc.), intrusive ads, mistyped URLs, and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan visited websites and detect rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious pages. It can also restrict all further access to such sites.