I just saw this post from @mrwang:
Do not send money to @bitrex! @bittrex is the official account for Bittrex. Check the deposit options on their site and make sure you are filling in the fields properly.
Always "test send" a small amount first to make sure you are doing the transaction properly. I hate seeing people get scammed in crypto. Make sure you are not the next one!
EDIT: Update - @bitrex has returned to funds to @mrwang. Lesson above remains for the newbies though :)
We will add a blacklist of accounts to the GUI to prevent people from sending to them. You will still be able to send on the CLI.
I am starting to send any SBD I earn to @mrwang. Every SBD earned in this post will go to him. Upvote or donate to him yourself if you feel like helping him out!
Thank you soo much.. very grateful for your efforts to help
I will return what you sent my way as well
Saw a similar post a few days ago from entropyjs and I had similar advice to what you are suggesting - becareful and if you are unsure send a small amount first!
I saw that from @mrwang, that REALLY sucks. Especially since its his first interaction with the site (the proceeds from his introduction post)
Thank you for bringing this to attention
https://steemit.com/scamalert/@mrwang/mrwang-and-the-big-oopsUpdate: @bitrex sent it back to @mrwang! Thank you so much @bitrex! Sorry I called you a scammer above, but it's pretty easy to assume in the crypto space. Thanks for keeping it legit!
yes... he did. I will send back some SBD very soon @bitrex Thank you soo much for that!!!
No problem, my man. We gotta keep this community strong! :)
I had a similar incident and freaked out! Glad the person you sent to is legit and helped you out :)