Dear Community,
We have recently been made aware of a serious case of identity theft involving our podcast. An impersonator has been fraudulently using our name, branding, and imagery to invite people to fake interviews in an attempt to infect them with malware. This is a serious matter, and we want to ensure that everyone in our community is informed and protected.
What’s Happening?
A scammer has been approaching individuals—particularly in programming and crypto-related groups—via Telegram, claiming to represent our podcast. They invite people to be guests on our show and schedule an initial meeting. However, just before the meeting begins, they change the meeting link to a malicious site that forces users to download malware disguised as a communication app (such as WeChat). This malware is likely intended to steal credentials, wallets, and other sensitive data.
How to Identify the Scam
The impersonator is using the email liaam8627@gmail.com to schedule meetings.
They may change the meeting link at the last minute to a suspicious download.
They falsely claim that special software is required to speak with our team.
They reach out primarily through Telegram in crypto and programming-related groups.
How We Actually Contact Guests
We never invite guests via Telegram or ask them to install any third-party software for a meeting. If we reach out for an interview, we always:
Use our official email addresses and social media accounts.
Invite guests to our Discord community for discussions and pre-show preparations.
Use legitimate and widely accepted communication platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or Discord (never requiring external downloads from unknown sources).
What You Can Do
Stay vigilant. If someone contacts you claiming to represent our podcast, verify by reaching out to us through our official channels.
Do not download or install anything from unknown sources.
Report suspicious accounts. If you encounter this scammer, report their account and alert others in your community.
Spread the word. Share this warning with anyone who might be targeted.
We take this matter very seriously and are actively working to prevent further damage. If you have any doubts or have been contacted by someone suspicious, please reach out to us directly through our official channels.
Stay safe,
Team CBRS