Phantom scams are fraudulent schemes that result in the victim losing their own assets.

Cybersecurity TechnologySep 1, 2026score 0.283 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances

The thread consists of shared links to an article explaining 'phantom scams.' These scams are described as fraudulent schemes that ultimately result in the victim losing their own assets.

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Parent: CybersecurityEntity: Phantom scamsImpact: negativeDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: Phantom scams

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What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/01/what-are-phantom-scams-and-why-do-they-end-with-you-robbing-yourself?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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@[email protected]

What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/01/what-are-phantom-scams-and-why-do-they-end-with-you-robbing-yourself?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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@[email protected]

What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/01/what-are-phantom-scams-and-why-do-they-end-with-you-robbing-yourself?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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