BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
... is an abbreviation and or acronym used by cryptocurrency fanatics, fans, and DeFi users who have frequently made uncanny and clever observations, that sometimes the sacrificial lamb is one's own kind, when it comes to phishing links and scammers that target their foe through Direct Messages sent via Telegram or Discord Channels, or generally baiting their foe online.
It is important to BOATS when dealing with anything online, especially when being part of large online cryptocurrency communities that are subject to being targeted by villainous evil bot scams & spam.
Consider online communities, open targets to things like, active daily email spam, except you're in the wide open savanna on a safari, and the tigers are people, and they know you have money... So yea...
BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers. & just... don't be silly...
BAOTS & NRDM = You Will Be Fine ( YWBF )
The sacrifices of these sacrificial lambs, has resulted in the social phenomena & The Distribution of Clever Abbreviations (DCAs or DoCAs) to help remember that, one should always be weary of suspicious Direct Messages that are sent to us online, especially when they are shrouded in the veil of unparalleled kindness or desires to be helpful, followed by a very odd link that should have otherwise screamed "NOOOO - Don't Click Me!!
... is an abbreviation and or acronym used by cryptocurrency fanatics, fans, and DeFi users who have frequently made uncanny and clever observations, that sometimes the sacrificial lamb is one's own kind, when it comes to phishing links and scammers that target their foe through Direct Messages sent via Telegram or Discord Channels, or generally baiting their foe online.
It is important to BOATS when dealing with anything online, especially when being part of large online cryptocurrency communities that are subject to being targeted by villainous evil bot scams & spam.
Consider online communities, open targets to things like, active daily email spam, except you're in the wide open savanna on a safari, and the tigers are people, and they know you have money... So yea...
BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers. & just... don't be silly...
BAOTS & NRDM = You Will Be Fine ( YWBF )
The sacrifices of these sacrificial lambs, has resulted in the social phenomena & The Distribution of Clever Abbreviations (DCAs or DoCAs) to help remember that, one should always be weary of suspicious Direct Messages that are sent to us online, especially when they are shrouded in the veil of unparalleled kindness or desires to be helpful, followed by a very odd link that should have otherwise screamed "NOOOO - Don't Click Me!!
Person 1: Hey guys! I JUST GOT THIS AMAZING OFFER! Someone sent me this link to this amazing website and said that I just need to connect my wallet and they'll send me 5000 Ethereum!! I should have it by dinner time!
Muse: Dude, hasn't anyone ever told you to NRDM...
Person 1: NRDM?
Muse: Yes, Never Reply Direct Messages... Duh.
Person 1: But... But...
Oh... F***
Muse: Yea... You really should always BAOTS
Person 1: Really...? Another one...?
Muse: Another what... don't tell me you just clicked another one.
Person 1: No man, another Acronym that I don't understand...
Muse: Oh, you mean Be Aware of the Scammers...?
Person 1: damnit man... why didn't anyone warn be before...?
Entire Community: We did - every day, 50 times, and we dedicated a whole channel to a disclaimer and warning that says "DONT REPLY TO DIRECT MESSAGES (NRDM) because they're scams & bots.
Besides, its kind of your job to be careful & BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
+ Don't Trust Strangers Online (DTSO)
Muse: Dude, hasn't anyone ever told you to NRDM...
Person 1: NRDM?
Muse: Yes, Never Reply Direct Messages... Duh.
Person 1: But... But...
Oh... F***
Muse: Yea... You really should always BAOTS
Person 1: Really...? Another one...?
Muse: Another what... don't tell me you just clicked another one.
Person 1: No man, another Acronym that I don't understand...
Muse: Oh, you mean Be Aware of the Scammers...?
Person 1: damnit man... why didn't anyone warn be before...?
Entire Community: We did - every day, 50 times, and we dedicated a whole channel to a disclaimer and warning that says "DONT REPLY TO DIRECT MESSAGES (NRDM) because they're scams & bots.
Besides, its kind of your job to be careful & BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
+ Don't Trust Strangers Online (DTSO)
by Martin Horowitz April 30, 2022
Get the BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammersmug. by dr. bill v2 May 12, 2019
Get the scammermug. Usually a Indian scammer that pulls words out their ass and put on a very bad american accent in order to scare you to make you pay large sums of money (like $100 for one time fix lol). These Indian scammers have no idea how to fix a computer (Or a calculator) and can't speak English at all.
Guy 1: Need help?
Guy 2: Nah i'll call tech support.
Guy 1: Make sure it's not one of those Indian bastards, they are support scammers.
Guy 2: Nah i'll call tech support.
Guy 1: Make sure it's not one of those Indian bastards, they are support scammers.
by 54321man June 6, 2018
Get the support scammermug. 1. A person who pretends to be polyamorous but uses it as a cover for manipulation, cheating, or exploiting others emotionally or financially.
2. Someone who enters multiple relationships under false pretenses, misrepresenting intentions, commitments, or availability.
3. A satirical or humorous label for people who weaponize “openness” in relationships to avoid accountability.
2. Someone who enters multiple relationships under false pretenses, misrepresenting intentions, commitments, or availability.
3. A satirical or humorous label for people who weaponize “openness” in relationships to avoid accountability.
• “He said he was poly, but it turns out he was just poly scammerous—lying to everyone and making it look like it was all ethical.”
• “Watch out for poly scammerous types; they talk about freedom but ghost you the moment you ask for clarity.”
• “Watch out for poly scammerous types; they talk about freedom but ghost you the moment you ask for clarity.”
by MellowServices336 July 30, 2025
Get the Poly scammerousmug. by King Cobraaa July 17, 2025
Get the Scammermug. A man or woman with an orange complexion who tries to fool you repeatedly, especially around Thanksgiving dinner.
by MambaJuice November 17, 2020
Get the yam scammermug. A scumbag who collects SNAP benefits and take food from the mouth of children while they’re actually a Millionaire hiding their assets in a Family Trust. Also a Rabid Trump Supporter.
by No Mercy July 7, 2025
Get the SNAP Scammermug.