Solana Holders Under Attack As Scammers Exploit New Rug Pull Method
A new method used by fraudsters has emerged, catching Solana (SOL) holders off guard on the Pump.fun platform, leading to significant losses. Going by the pseudonym “Short Form King”, a crypto researcher sheds light on this new trend and exposes the tactics used by these fraudsters. Rising Threat To Solana Holders A recent social media post […]
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