A big V in the currency circle in Hangzhou encountered a "fairy trap" and lost hundreds of bitcoins and a large amount of Ethereum.
Recently, a suspected big V in the currency circle in Hangzhou encountered a "fairy trap" scam and suffered heavy losses. According to relevant departments, the victim lost a total of 100 bitcoins and several Ethereum virtual currencies, and the specific amount is still being verified.
The incident
It is reported that the victim is a well-known investor in the currency circle. He often shares virtual currency investment experience on social media and has many fans. The fraud began with a carefully designed "fairy trap" scam. The suspect contacted the victim through a false identity, pretending to have a strong interest in virtual currency investment, and gradually won the victim's trust.
After several offline meetings, the suspect induced the victim to enter the private key of his cryptocurrency wallet in a set trap on the grounds of cooperative investment. Once these private keys were obtained, the suspect quickly transferred the bitcoin and Ethereum in the victim's wallet to his own account. The victim later discovered that the 100 bitcoins and several Ethereum in his account had disappeared, and immediately called the police.
