Generally, scammers copy the photos of people who have a large number of contacts in their networks, or of people who work in the crypto world and who share or talk a lot about these things, they are generally the targets of these scams. That is why it is advisable to be very cautious with the activities that are carried out online, this means always being alert, verifying that you are really conversing with those who are your friends and above all not installing software of dubious origin or clicking on suspicious links.
As a hacker and pen testing expert I am aware of this, and in my seminars I always give examples and talk about this.
I am pleased to know that you were not scammed by that scammer, and I hope you have notified all your contacts about this case, since it is necessary to alert everyone so that they do not fall into that trap.
A good practice is to add a special detail to your profile photos that only you and your acquaintances know, and talk about it with your friends. This way, if one day they hack your account or try to scam you, you only ask about that detail and if they don't answer, you already know that that person is not your friend or acquaintance. It is a way to protect yourself, having a password or a special security word with your friends, that helps a lot when it comes to these things.
I hope these recommendations from a cybersecurity expert are useful to you =)
Fortunately the information you provided is very helpful. I will keep in mind your advice also.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing you expertise.
Yes, the idea is that the more people are alert about these things, the more prepared we will be to face these issues. For me it is an obligation to alert users about these things, education and information, the most important thing.