A scam message promising free ethereum virtual currency (Source: Kaspersky) Kaspersky researchers are warning that fraudsters are targeting Discord users with a scam centered on a fake cryptocurrency exchange and using the lure of free bitcoin or ethereum cryptocurrency to steal money and personal data. The scam lures victims on Discord's cryptocurrency servers by sending a private message that looks like an ad for a genuine up-and-coming trading platform giving away cryptocurrency, and it deploys social engineering tactics to drive sign-ups, according to the Kaspersky report. "The reasons for such alleged generosity vary from message to message, but whether the exchange is supporting traders in difficult times or trying to attract new users, the thrust is always the same: The lucky addressee has been randomly chosen to receive an impressive payout in bitcoin or ethereum," Kaspersky notes.