🚨 PSA: Scam Alert on Virtuals 🚨
We are writing to address an incident involving an unauthorized AI agent launched on Virtuals claiming to represent Salad. Transparency is key to maintaining trust within our community, so we want to share the timeline of events to make it abundantly clear that this project is not affiliated with us.
Timeline of Events
07:06:25 AM UTC
A user launched an AI agent on Virtuals, falsely associating it with Salad. This launch occurred without our knowledge or consent. Below is a screenshot of the launch:
Shortly After Launch
Our community began reaching out to us with questions, asking if the launch was official or linked to Salad. We appreciate our vigilant members for flagging this to us promptly. Here are some of the messages we received:
No Official Announcement
To be absolutely clear, Salad has made no announcements about any AI agent launch on Virtuals. We have strict protocols for communicating new initiatives, and all official updates are shared on our verified channels.
Do follow our official channels here:
Our Statement
We are not involved in this project, and it does not represent Salad in any capacity. This appears to be an attempt by an anonymous user to capitalize on our reputation. Unfortunately, the project was recently dumped, further highlighting its malicious intent.
The developer's address associated with this scam is: https://basescan.org/address/0xfA13a3b8905c2292966194a106bA8305Beb4902f
Please stay vigilant, protect your funds, and avoid engaging with this project or any similar unauthorized launches. When in doubt, always verify information through our official channels.
What Should You Do?
Do Not Interact: Avoid engaging with the project on Virtuals.
This includes other unannounced launches of other projects in the space.
Verify Updates: Trust only information shared through our verified channels.
Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter anything claiming to represent Salad that hasn’t been officially announced, flag it immediately.