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Be aware of certain malware that changes an address after copying and pasting.

NEVER assume that Copy then Paste will do what you expect. ALWAYS verify that the pasted address is equal to the one you copied. Don't only verify first few characters.. verify first and final few characters at least.. let's say 4-5

When sending an address over email or whatsapp, it's good trick to send a separated message right after with the last 5 characters so the receiver can confirm the address was not altered. Eventually you can even send a printscreen

Be paranoid with that..

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Giovanni 2y ago

We had thousands of users affected by a malicious browser extension years ago that was replacing the deposit address of Localbitcoins wallets. Until it was removed from the store.

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