Pi Network Suspends Wallet Requests amid Scam Surge
Pi Network has temporarily disabled wallet payment requests after rising scams targeted users with large PI balances, prompting network intervention.
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Pi Network has temporarily disabled wallet payment requests after rising scams targeted users with large PI balances, prompting network intervention.
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