A complex tale of trust gone wrong has emerged, as reported by Moomoo Lily, our vigilant community moderator. A user who lent their account to someone else ended up with a banned account, showing that even simple mistakes can have serious consequences. Let's take a closer look at this alarming new scam.
Here's how it went down:
1. Mooer A met a stranger on moomoo. After some back-and-forth chatting, they exchanged WhatsApp contact details.
2....
Here's how it went down:
1. Mooer A met a stranger on moomoo. After some back-and-forth chatting, they exchanged WhatsApp contact details.
2....
![New scam exposed: Contact sharing and account lending](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240719/9b69dd77c191fd220efcb0d4cc00944c.png/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
![New scam exposed: Contact sharing and account lending](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240719/97ab78e8045f8608fae8009009267a40.png/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
![New scam exposed: Contact sharing and account lending](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240719/01e8581454bae657b890ec558ea781ab.png/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
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Moomoo advises our users and the general public to be alert to online investment scams. Recently, we have taken note of an increasing number of scam incidents in multiple markets where moomoo operates, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. The impact that fraud and scams can have on their victims is devastating. In the last month alone, we have seen three cases of the general public becoming victims of scams and identifie...
![Warning: Beware of Online Investment Scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240403/ae0c07d71f09446a919a2021a64fb51b.webp?area=999&is_public=true)
![Warning: Beware of Online Investment Scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240403/7da249b42a9b45b796376a25979dc00b.webp?area=999&is_public=true)
![Warning: Beware of Online Investment Scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240403/e0415fca79714048b263131eff4c88f3.webp?area=999&is_public=true)
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Hi, mooers!
We're here to help you navigate our online space with ease. To ensure you're talking to the real moomoo, it's crucial to know which accounts are official. Here's a quick guide to understanding the moomoo official accounts and verified staff members.
Moomoo official accounts
Our official moomoo accounts are looked after by our team, giving a voice to our brands and the real people behind them in the community. They'...
We're here to help you navigate our online space with ease. To ensure you're talking to the real moomoo, it's crucial to know which accounts are official. Here's a quick guide to understanding the moomoo official accounts and verified staff members.
Moomoo official accounts
Our official moomoo accounts are looked after by our team, giving a voice to our brands and the real people behind them in the community. They'...
![How to identify moomoo's official accounts and verified staff members](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240312/14ccb705edfa4ebeac097350525629d7.jpg?area=999&is_public=true)
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Hi, mooers.
To support you in staying informed and proactive against fraud, we've launched a "Fraud Prevention" feature. It's designed to be user-friendly, offering tools and assistance for reporting suspicious activities, staying up-to-date with alerts, and learning how to prevent fraud.
Report Fraud:
If you encounter suspicious activities that you believe may be fraudulent, you can report them by visiting "Me > Fraud Prevention > Report Fraud...
To support you in staying informed and proactive against fraud, we've launched a "Fraud Prevention" feature. It's designed to be user-friendly, offering tools and assistance for reporting suspicious activities, staying up-to-date with alerts, and learning how to prevent fraud.
Report Fraud:
If you encounter suspicious activities that you believe may be fraudulent, you can report them by visiting "Me > Fraud Prevention > Report Fraud...
![A quick guide to moomoo's Fraud Prevention feature](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/feed_image/77777003/d82879045f843a0b8be99d044063bb4d.jpg/thumb)
![A quick guide to moomoo's Fraud Prevention feature](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/feed_image/77777003/012111747b6531eca4e40d0c39a60333.jpg/thumb)
![A quick guide to moomoo's Fraud Prevention feature](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/feed_image/77777003/45c73a22477a394a869d952bee3529f2.jpg/thumb)
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We have compiled methods for reporting fraud to local government authorities in different regions. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you can easily find the relevant reporting details and take immediate action to protect yourself and others from potential harm.
For United States users:
If you find yourself a victim of an online financial scam or have concerns about potentially fraudulent investment offers, take the followin...
If you find yourself a victim of an online financial scam or have concerns about potentially fraudulent investment offers, take the followin...
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To report suspicious accounts or content on social media platforms, use this simple guide to get started:
How to report on WhatsApp:
1. Open the chat with the contact you want to report.
2. Tap More options > More > Report.
• Check the box if you would like to also block the user and delete messages in the chat.
3. Tap Report.
Note: WhatsApp receives the last five messages sent to you by the reported user or group, and they won’t be n...
1. Open the chat with the contact you want to report.
2. Tap More options > More > Report.
• Check the box if you would like to also block the user and delete messages in the chat.
3. Tap Report.
Note: WhatsApp receives the last five messages sent to you by the reported user or group, and they won’t be n...
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![Stay vigilant: Learn to spot and stop WhatsApp scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240408/d24cb474411f4df3a78d2b0b3f54bbf6.jpg/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
![Stay vigilant: Learn to spot and stop WhatsApp scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240408/723744c26c8648569cf154123ac84de3.jpg/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
![Stay vigilant: Learn to spot and stop WhatsApp scams](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777003/20240408/03bd1dcc1ccf4791ba27996ee195370b.jpg/thumb?area=999&is_public=true)
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At moomoo, we take user privacy very seriously. We have observed some mooers posting sensitive information such as their home addresses, ID cards, and bank account details within our community. While we understand that investing and trading often require filling out personal information, it's essential to remember that any sensitive information you share online can put your privacy at risk.
To protect your personal dat...
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Moomoo Lily OP mr_cashcow : Hi mooer, thank you for your feedback. The suitation has been forwarded to the related team and they are working on it. Thank you.