Shiba Inu Warns of Fake SOU NFT Airdrop Scams Targeting Shibarium Victims

Susbarium, the scam alert channel for the Shiba Inu community, has issued a warning over rising scam attempts targeting the SOU NFT initiative. 

Last week, the Shiba Inu team launched the Shib Owes You (SOU) NFT as part of efforts to compensate victims of the Shibarium exploit, which drained over $4 million worth of digital assets in September 2025. 

Although the SOU initiative drew widespread praise, scammers quickly created fake mechanisms to exploit unsuspecting users. In response, Susbarium alerted the community and outlined safety measures. 

Key Points 

• The Shiba Inu team has introduced the Shib Owes You (SOU) NFT to compensate victims of the Shibarium exploit.
• Scammers are exploiting the launch by promoting fake SOU airdrop claims to deceive users.
• The SOU NFT will not be airdropped; eligible users must claim it exclusively through the official portal.
• The NFT represents the compensation owed and can be merged or traded on supported marketplaces.

Susbarium Warns Shibarium Hack Victims  

Following the launch of SOU, fraudsters set up malicious websites that mimic the official Shiba Inu portal and falsely promise SOU NFT airdrops. They promote these fake links to trick users into connecting their wallets. 

However, Susbarium stressed that the SOU NFT will never be sent directly to users’ wallets. Eligible participants must claim it exclusively through the official website, Shib.io.

The team also warned that scammers often circulate shortened or cloned links leading to counterfeit sites designed to steal wallet credentials and other sensitive information. 

⚠️Security Notice Regarding SOU NFT

We are aware of multiple scam attempts involving the SOU NFT.

Please remember that the SOU NFT will never be airdropped to your wallet. If you are eligible to claim, you can do so only through the official website https://t.co/czxmIbGvKd

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— Susbarium | Shibarium Trustwatch (@susbarium) February 22, 2026

How to Avoid Falling Victim 

To stay safe, Susbarium urged users to manually enter Shib.io into their browser, confirm the correct domain, and avoid clicking shared links. It also emphasized that users must never reveal private keys or seed phrases, as doing so would give scammers full access to their funds.

Meanwhile, claiming the NFT remains straightforward. After visiting the official portal, users can select “Claim SOU NFT” and connect the wallet affected by the September 2025 Shibarium incident. 

The portal will then display the eligible amount, allowing users to complete the NFT claim, which serves as on-chain proof of compensation owed. Users will be able to sell or merge their NFTs on supported marketplaces.

Additionally, the Shiba Inu team plans to compensate victims gradually. In a blog post, the team stated it will prioritize making victims whole while avoiding unnecessary expenses. It intends to fund repayments through project revenues, licensing fees, and ecosystem reserves.