China has problems with fake wallets copying its digital yuan
A fake digital currency wallet Scam that mimics e-CNY, the Central Bank digital currency ( CBDC ) of China , is being shared across the country’s app stores, according to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Chinese government warned social media users of a fake variation of the ‘Digital Yuan Test Version’ being listed on app stores. The fake wallet reportedly uses ‘dividends’ to manipulate users into sharing the app while also directing them to ‘uncommon social tools’ capable of seizing user funds. The app copies the e-CNY app’s logo, color scheme, and user interface but differs in its package name and version number. The government’s statement didn’t disclose exactly which app store the scam wallet is being listed on. The fake app (bottom) pictured with the legitimate e-CNY one. Authorities reportedly warned users to be wary of fake apps that rely on patriotism and use get-rich-quick messaging to lur...