According to Odaily, Ledger users have reported a phishing scam where fraudsters impersonate the cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider's support emails to trick users into revealing their wallet keys. Screenshots shared on X and a report from BleepingComputer on December 17 highlight that the fraudulent email claims Ledger experienced a 'recent data breach' and urges recipients to verify their private seed phrases under the guise of 'protecting' their assets.
The email appears to originate from Ledger's legitimate support email but is actually sent via an email marketing platform. It directs recipients to a website that professionally mimics Ledger's official site, seemingly legitimate, and prompts visitors to 'verify your Ledger,' falsely claiming to check if the device is compromised. This prompt opens a pop-up window requesting the seed phrase, which, if shared, would give scammers full control over the wallet, allowing them to deplete its funds.