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Cryptocurrency scams encompass a wide range of fraudulent schemes designed to exploit the decentralized and pseudonymous nature of cryptocurrencies for illicit gain. These scams exploit the trust, anonymity, and technical complexity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, often leaving victims with substantial financial losses and little to no recourse for recovery.
One prevalent form of cryptocurrency scam is the Ponzi scheme, where early investors are paid returns from the capital of new investors rather than from profits. Eventually, the scheme collapses when there are not enough new investors to sustain payouts, leaving the majority of participants with losses. Examples of this include Bitconnect and OneCoin, which defrauded investors out of billions of dollars.
Another common scam involves fake ICOs, where scammers create fraudulent websites and whitepapers to promote non-existent or worthless tokens. Unsuspecting investors are enticed to purchase these tokens with the promise of high returns, only to find that the tokens have no value or are never delivered.
Phishing scams are also prevalent in the cryptocurrency space, where scammers impersonate legitimate websites or individuals to trick users into revealing their private keys or login credentials. Once obtained, these credentials are used to access and steal funds from the victim's cryptocurrency wallets.
Additionally, pump and dump schemes manipulate the price of low-cap cryptocurrencies by artificially inflating their value through coordinated buying, only to sell off their holdings at the peak, leaving unsuspecting investors with worthless coins.
Social media platforms are often used to promote fraudulent schemes, with scammers leveraging fake celebrity endorsements and giveaways to lure victims into sending cryptocurrency to fake addresses.
To protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams, users should exercise caution, conduct thorough research before investing, and be skeptical of promises of guaranteed returns or unrealistic investment opportunities. #ETHETFsApproved #CryptoScamAlert
One prevalent form of cryptocurrency scam is the Ponzi scheme, where early investors are paid returns from the capital of new investors rather than from profits. Eventually, the scheme collapses when there are not enough new investors to sustain payouts, leaving the majority of participants with losses. Examples of this include Bitconnect and OneCoin, which defrauded investors out of billions of dollars.
Another common scam involves fake ICOs, where scammers create fraudulent websites and whitepapers to promote non-existent or worthless tokens. Unsuspecting investors are enticed to purchase these tokens with the promise of high returns, only to find that the tokens have no value or are never delivered.
Phishing scams are also prevalent in the cryptocurrency space, where scammers impersonate legitimate websites or individuals to trick users into revealing their private keys or login credentials. Once obtained, these credentials are used to access and steal funds from the victim's cryptocurrency wallets.
Additionally, pump and dump schemes manipulate the price of low-cap cryptocurrencies by artificially inflating their value through coordinated buying, only to sell off their holdings at the peak, leaving unsuspecting investors with worthless coins.
Social media platforms are often used to promote fraudulent schemes, with scammers leveraging fake celebrity endorsements and giveaways to lure victims into sending cryptocurrency to fake addresses.
To protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams, users should exercise caution, conduct thorough research before investing, and be skeptical of promises of guaranteed returns or unrealistic investment opportunities. #ETHETFsApproved #CryptoScamAlert
🚨 **Deepfake Scam Alert** 🚨
Elon Musk has issued a warning to users about a deepfake video created by AI, falsely showing him promoting a fake cryptocurrency platform. These scam attempts have been on the rise recently, and Musk advises everyone to stay vigilant.
Stay informed and be cautious!
#ElonMuskTalks #CryptoScamAlert #deepfake #AI
Elon Musk has issued a warning to users about a deepfake video created by AI, falsely showing him promoting a fake cryptocurrency platform. These scam attempts have been on the rise recently, and Musk advises everyone to stay vigilant.
Stay informed and be cautious!
#ElonMuskTalks #CryptoScamAlert #deepfake #AI
🔍 Breaking: China Busts $2.2B Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Chinese authorities have successfully cracked down on a massive $2.2 billion underground banking operation that exploited cryptocurrency trading platforms to circumvent strict local foreign exchange regulations. Here are the key details:
💰 Underground Operations Unveiled:
The illicit operation involved the purchase of virtual currencies by underground banks, which were then sold on overseas trading platforms to acquire the necessary foreign currency.
Xu Xiao, Inspector at the Qingdao Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, emphasized that this process constituted an illegal act of buying and selling foreign exchange.
🚫 China's Strict Forex Rules:
China strictly regulates money transfers outside the country, permitting each citizen to exchange only up to $50,000 in foreign currency annually. Transactions exceeding this limit without a permit are deemed money laundering.
🔗 Cryptos Used in Money Laundering:
Cryptocurrencies played a central role in this operation, enabling the movement of funds discreetly. During the investigation, authorities seized approximately $28,000 in Tether, Litecoin, and other digital currencies.
The operation spanned across 17 provinces and municipalities, involving over a thousand bank accounts.
🇨🇳 China's Ongoing Crypto Crackdown:
Despite being a former cryptocurrency market giant, China initiated a comprehensive ban on crypto exchanges in September 2017. Over the years, it has extended its crackdown to include restrictions on crypto mining and trading.
Recent reports reveal that global crypto exchanges are still indirectly onboarding Chinese clients. Binance, in particular, has faced accusations of allowing Chinese crypto trading through false claims of originating from Taiwan.
📈 Stay Informed, Stay Secure: Follow The Blockopedia for Real-time Crypto Updates!
#CryptoScamAlert #Cryptoscam #crypto #cryptocurrency #crypto2023
Chinese authorities have successfully cracked down on a massive $2.2 billion underground banking operation that exploited cryptocurrency trading platforms to circumvent strict local foreign exchange regulations. Here are the key details:
💰 Underground Operations Unveiled:
The illicit operation involved the purchase of virtual currencies by underground banks, which were then sold on overseas trading platforms to acquire the necessary foreign currency.
Xu Xiao, Inspector at the Qingdao Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, emphasized that this process constituted an illegal act of buying and selling foreign exchange.
🚫 China's Strict Forex Rules:
China strictly regulates money transfers outside the country, permitting each citizen to exchange only up to $50,000 in foreign currency annually. Transactions exceeding this limit without a permit are deemed money laundering.
🔗 Cryptos Used in Money Laundering:
Cryptocurrencies played a central role in this operation, enabling the movement of funds discreetly. During the investigation, authorities seized approximately $28,000 in Tether, Litecoin, and other digital currencies.
The operation spanned across 17 provinces and municipalities, involving over a thousand bank accounts.
🇨🇳 China's Ongoing Crypto Crackdown:
Despite being a former cryptocurrency market giant, China initiated a comprehensive ban on crypto exchanges in September 2017. Over the years, it has extended its crackdown to include restrictions on crypto mining and trading.
Recent reports reveal that global crypto exchanges are still indirectly onboarding Chinese clients. Binance, in particular, has faced accusations of allowing Chinese crypto trading through false claims of originating from Taiwan.
📈 Stay Informed, Stay Secure: Follow The Blockopedia for Real-time Crypto Updates!
#CryptoScamAlert #Cryptoscam #crypto #cryptocurrency #crypto2023
"XRP Holders Beware: Ledger Sounds the Alarm with a Fresh Security Alert Amid Rising Hacks!"
In a recent tweet, the prominent crypto self-custody service Ledger issued a stern security alert for holders of XRP tokens.
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/24/ledger-issues-fresh-security-alert-for-xrp-holders-amid-escalating-hacks-details/
#Ledger #XRPUpdate #XRPWaves #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/24/ledger-issues-fresh-security-alert-for-xrp-holders-amid-escalating-hacks-details/
#Ledger #XRPUpdate #XRPWaves #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
💔 FBI reports 4,300+ pig butchering crypto scams, causing $400M+ in losses. Victims deceived into depositing assets into fake wallets/websites. A call for a comprehensive solution to combat this financial deception. 🚫💰 #CryptoScamAlert 🐷💔 FBI reports 4,300+ pig butchering crypto scams, causing $400M+ in losses. Victims deceived into depositing assets into fake wallets/websites. A call for a comprehensive solution to combat this financial deception. 🚫💰 #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoScamAlert 4,300+ pig butchering crypto scams, causing $400M+ in losses. Victims deceived into depositing assets into fake wallets/websites. A call for a comprehensive solution to combat this financial deception. 🚫💰 #CryptoScamAlert 🐷💔 FBI reports #CryptoScamAlert ring crypto scams, causing $400M+ in losses. Victims deceived into depositing assets into fake wallets/websites. A call for a comprehensive solution to combat this financial deception. 🚫💰 #CryptoScamAlert 🐷💔 FBI reports 4,300+ pig butche#CryptoScamAlert , causing $400M+ in losses. Victims deceived into depositing assets into fake wallets/websites. A call for a comprehensive solution to combat this financial deception. 🚫💰 #CryptoScamAlert 🐷
ishing code, making me believe they were legitimate. All my funds were transferred away."
⚠️ This scam often begins with a phishing link sent via text message. Victims unknowingly provide their account information, enabling scammers to steal it. As victims enter verification codes, scammers swiftly withdraw funds. Subsequently, victims receive withdrawal confirmation emails and fraudulent calls feigning concern about detected withdrawals.
💡 Let's dispel the notion that scammers wouldn't inform us of fund withdrawals. They exploit our trust to carry out their schemes.
🚫 Remain vigilant, safeguard your sensitive information, and always verify communications directly through trusted channels.
Don’t go against @Binance Risk Sniper 🙏🏻
#ScamRiskWarning #Megadrop #CryptoScamAlert
⚠️ This scam often begins with a phishing link sent via text message. Victims unknowingly provide their account information, enabling scammers to steal it. As victims enter verification codes, scammers swiftly withdraw funds. Subsequently, victims receive withdrawal confirmation emails and fraudulent calls feigning concern about detected withdrawals.
💡 Let's dispel the notion that scammers wouldn't inform us of fund withdrawals. They exploit our trust to carry out their schemes.
🚫 Remain vigilant, safeguard your sensitive information, and always verify communications directly through trusted channels.
Don’t go against @Binance Risk Sniper 🙏🏻
#ScamRiskWarning #Megadrop #CryptoScamAlert
"Shiba Inu Beware: New Scam Targets SHIB Magazine, Community Urged to Stay Vigilant!"
The Shiba Inu community has received a critical warning regarding a new scam linked to the newly-launched SHIB Magazine project seeking to drain investors’ wallets.
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/14/shiba-inu-community-warned-of-new-scam-targeting-the-new-shib-magazine-project/
#ShibaInuUpdate #ShibMagazine #SHIBs #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/14/shiba-inu-community-warned-of-new-scam-targeting-the-new-shib-magazine-project/
#ShibaInuUpdate #ShibMagazine #SHIBs #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
🔐 Over $80 Million Stolen in Orbit Chain Exploit, Assets 'Remain Unmoved'🚨💸
In a shocking turn of events, the cross-chain bridge project, Orbit Chain, fell victim to a "cyberattack" on Monday, resulting in the drainage of over $80 million from its bridge. Here are the key highlights of the incident:
🌐 The Heist Details:
Following an "unidentified access" on Orbit Bridge, the attacker made away with approximately $84.5 million, comprising 26,741.6 ETH (valued at $64.5 million) and nearly $20 million worth of the stablecoin DAI. The stolen funds are currently parked across multiple wallet addresses, and the attacker has yet to make any movements.
🚨 Immediate Response:
Orbit Chain, quick to respond, assured the community that the stolen funds "remain unmoved." The project is actively monitoring the assets, maintaining close contact with law enforcement agencies, and striving to establish communication with the attacker.
💼 Recovery Efforts:
Promising to exhaust "all available methods," Orbit Chain has collaborated with South Korea's National Police Agency and Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The project has developed a system for investigation support and cause analysis.
🔍 Investigation Ongoing:
While a detailed account of the exploit is yet to be disclosed, Orbit Chain is actively working on the investigation. Security firms are conducting comprehensive analyses to uncover the intricacies of the cyberattack.
🤔 Speculations and Concerns:
Amidst speculations about North Korean hackers being behind the exploit, Orbit Chain acknowledged that this possibility "has also occurred" to its team. Notably, North Korea has been previously accused of major crypto hacks, adding another layer of concern to the situation.
🚀 Stay Informed, Stay Vigilant! Follow The Blockopedia for Crypto Security Updates! 🔒🌐
#CryptoScamAlert #CryptoSecurityExploit #cryptoscams #Cryptocurrency #crypto2024
In a shocking turn of events, the cross-chain bridge project, Orbit Chain, fell victim to a "cyberattack" on Monday, resulting in the drainage of over $80 million from its bridge. Here are the key highlights of the incident:
🌐 The Heist Details:
Following an "unidentified access" on Orbit Bridge, the attacker made away with approximately $84.5 million, comprising 26,741.6 ETH (valued at $64.5 million) and nearly $20 million worth of the stablecoin DAI. The stolen funds are currently parked across multiple wallet addresses, and the attacker has yet to make any movements.
🚨 Immediate Response:
Orbit Chain, quick to respond, assured the community that the stolen funds "remain unmoved." The project is actively monitoring the assets, maintaining close contact with law enforcement agencies, and striving to establish communication with the attacker.
💼 Recovery Efforts:
Promising to exhaust "all available methods," Orbit Chain has collaborated with South Korea's National Police Agency and Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The project has developed a system for investigation support and cause analysis.
🔍 Investigation Ongoing:
While a detailed account of the exploit is yet to be disclosed, Orbit Chain is actively working on the investigation. Security firms are conducting comprehensive analyses to uncover the intricacies of the cyberattack.
🤔 Speculations and Concerns:
Amidst speculations about North Korean hackers being behind the exploit, Orbit Chain acknowledged that this possibility "has also occurred" to its team. Notably, North Korea has been previously accused of major crypto hacks, adding another layer of concern to the situation.
🚀 Stay Informed, Stay Vigilant! Follow The Blockopedia for Crypto Security Updates! 🔒🌐
#CryptoScamAlert #CryptoSecurityExploit #cryptoscams #Cryptocurrency #crypto2024
📢 Peckshield uncovers a scam on Snapshot, an off-chain governance voting platform, where a fraudulent proposal with a phishing link encouraged STG staking, resulting in approximately $43,000 in damages to 10,000 victims. 🕵️♂️💔 #CryptoScamAlert
Rodney Burton Arrested in Florida on HyperFund Charges
Rodney Burton, aka “Bitcoin Rodney”, was arrested in Florida on January 4th, 2024.Burton has been indicted on HyperFund fraud charges, filed as part of a wider criminal case in Maryland. Following Burton’s arrest, he made his initial appearance in the Southern District of Florida.Burton (below👇🏾) was ordered moved to the District of Maryland, where multiple HyperFund related indictments are believed to have been filed under seal.An IRS agent affidavit filed in support of Burton’s Complaint cites a “network of HyperFund promoters”, but at this stage it’s unclear who else has been charged.Presumably the broader HyperFund criminal case extends to co-founders Ryan Xu (aka Zijing Xu) and Sam Lee (aka Xue Lee).Getting back to Burton, on January 5th he invoked his right to remain silent. Then on January 8th the DOJ moved to reseal the original docket filing (details of the case).This was approved later the same day. Thankfully Sarah Martin at the Guardianwas able to access the filing between Burton’s arrest and the resealing. She was kind enough to provide BehindMLM a copy.As per the IRS supporting affidavit, Burton, as a promoter of HyperFund, has been charged with:operating an unlicensed money transmitting business andconspiracy to commit operating an unlicensed money transmitting businessThe joint IRS-DOJ investigation into HyperFund is part of a broader investigation into the HyperTech Ponzi schemes.These Ponzi schemes include:HyperCapital – launched in 2020 following the collapse of HyperCash;HyperFund – launched later in 2020 following the collapse of HyperCapital;Hyperverse – launched in 2021 following the collapse of HyperFund; andHyperNation – launched in 2022 following the collapse of HyperverseHyperNation itself collapsed in May 2023. In July 2023 Sam Lee claimed he was “rebuilding Hyperverse” but, as far as I know, nothing came of it.Cited as part of a “network of HyperFund promoters, the IRS affidavit states Burton and his co-conspiratorsmade fraudulent promotional presentations to investors and potential investors.In those presentations, promoters touted HyperFund’s investment programs, including the purported returns that prospective investors could earn from investing with HyperFund.Among other representations, HyperFund falsely claimed that investors who purchased “memberships” would receive between 0.5% to 1% daily in passive rewards until HyperFund doubled or tripled the investor’s initial investment.HyperFund did not have any such operations.To the extent investors saw the accrual of any rewards, those investors were paid with funds collected from more recent investors.Beginning in or about July 2020—shortly after HyperFund was established—and through in or about January 2022, BURTON accepted U.S. dollars from investors in HyperFund, in the form of checks or wire transfers.In exchange for those payments and a three percent fee, BURTON transferred a purportedly equivalent amount of Tether cryptocurrency and/or HU from his HyperFund account to the investors’ HyperFund accounts.BURTON communicated with other HyperFund promoters regarding accepting U.S. dollars in exchange for Tether and/or HU.He advised Individual 1, a resident of Anne Arundel County and another HyperFund promoter, to instruct investors to send U.S. dollars (via wire or check) with the memo line “Consultation/Training,” even though no consulting services were rendered.BURTON told Individual 1 that the reason for so instructing investors was to avoid drawing scrutiny from banks, as the banks might shut down their accounts.On April 14, 2021, at 8:52 a.m., Individual 2 texted BURTON “to make sure nothing is going on with Hyperfund” because, among other reasons “[y]ou said don’t send anymore money up let you catch up.”Two minutes later, at 8:54 a.m., BURTON responded saying “Lol, no nothing is wrong. I said let me catch up causeI got so many checks that ppl are sending me. I’m adding to my portfolio. I still haven’t finished funding the ones I got.”From this we can surmise that these co-conspirators are cooperating with authorities (as per the original motion to seal Burton’s Florida docket, Burton was unaware of the case prior to his arrest). Whether the cited individuals have also been arrested remains unclear.In March 2021, one Maryland victim cited in the affidavit lost $40,000 via wire transfer to Burton Holdings Co. An additional $10,000 was then wired to The Bit Group LLC.In April 2021, the victim’s wife would go on to wire an additional $20,500 to Burton Holdings Co.While this is unlikely to be the total amount Burton stole through the HyperTech Ponzi schemes, the IRS affidavit pegs initial ill-gotten gains at $7.8 million.I have reviewed bank records associated with BURTON’s personal bank accounts and the accounts for the companies over which he has control.Analysis of these records show that from June 2020 through January 2022, BURTON received 562 wire transfers or cashier’s checks, totaling $7,851,711, from individuals who wished to invest in HyperFund.An analysis of these payments shows that they originated from investors in the District of Maryland and at least twenty-six other states, one U.S. territory, and Canada.The majority of funds Burton stole through HyperFund were laundered through Burton Holdings Co., a shell company registered in Maryland.If convicted, Burton faces up to five years on both criminal counts.Beyond there most certainly being other HyperTech related indictments still under seal, that’s all we know for now. I have a number for Burton’s Maryland case but the docket and filings are still under seal.It’s assumed we’ll get more details pending further HypterTech related arrests.#HyperFund #Hyperverse #HyperCash #CryptoScamAlert #Ponzi
💻🚨 Crypto Heists Soar: $2 Billion Stolen in 2023 Revealed in De.FI Report
In a shocking revelation, a 2023 report by De.FI, the cybersecurity firm overseeing the REKT database, has unveiled that cybercriminals successfully pilfered approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrencies through a series of sophisticated cyberattacks.
🔐 Insights from the Report:
The report underscores the existing vulnerabilities within the cryptocurrency space and the ongoing efforts to mitigate these risks. Despite a relatively muted interest in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem, the year 2023 served as a testament to the persistent challenges. The stolen amount, distributed across various incidents, highlights the need for continued vigilance.
💡 Key Highlights:
The $2 billion stolen in 2023, though a decrease from the 2022 record of $3.8 billion, emphasizes the ongoing vulnerabilities and challenges within the DeFi ecosystem.The report notes that 2023 showcased both the vulnerabilities and the strides made in addressing them. These efforts persisted despite a less active interest in the space, influenced by the bear market in the first half of the year.
🛡️ Cybersecurity Landscape:
As cryptocurrency continues to gain traction, cybersecurity remains a paramount concern. The report signals a call to action for the industry to bolster security measures and collaborate on proactive solutions to safeguard the digital assets of users.
🌐 Global Implications:
The global implications of such cyber threats extend beyond individual incidents. It underscores the need for a collective and robust cybersecurity infrastructure to protect the burgeoning crypto landscape.
🚀 Stay Informed, Stay Secure: Follow The Blockopedia for Crypto Updates!
#Cryptoscam #CryptoScamAlert #crypto #cryptocurrency #crypto2023
In a shocking revelation, a 2023 report by De.FI, the cybersecurity firm overseeing the REKT database, has unveiled that cybercriminals successfully pilfered approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrencies through a series of sophisticated cyberattacks.
🔐 Insights from the Report:
The report underscores the existing vulnerabilities within the cryptocurrency space and the ongoing efforts to mitigate these risks. Despite a relatively muted interest in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem, the year 2023 served as a testament to the persistent challenges. The stolen amount, distributed across various incidents, highlights the need for continued vigilance.
💡 Key Highlights:
The $2 billion stolen in 2023, though a decrease from the 2022 record of $3.8 billion, emphasizes the ongoing vulnerabilities and challenges within the DeFi ecosystem.The report notes that 2023 showcased both the vulnerabilities and the strides made in addressing them. These efforts persisted despite a less active interest in the space, influenced by the bear market in the first half of the year.
🛡️ Cybersecurity Landscape:
As cryptocurrency continues to gain traction, cybersecurity remains a paramount concern. The report signals a call to action for the industry to bolster security measures and collaborate on proactive solutions to safeguard the digital assets of users.
🌐 Global Implications:
The global implications of such cyber threats extend beyond individual incidents. It underscores the need for a collective and robust cybersecurity infrastructure to protect the burgeoning crypto landscape.
🚀 Stay Informed, Stay Secure: Follow The Blockopedia for Crypto Updates!
#Cryptoscam #CryptoScamAlert #crypto #cryptocurrency #crypto2023
🚨 Peckshield exposes Strong Finance's rug pull scam: STRONG tokens crash 100%, scammer swaps 1 quadrillion STRONG for 26.75 WETH ($61,000). 💥💸 #CryptoScamAlert
🚨🚨🚨 Breaking 🚨🚨🚨
According to Decrypt, two wallet drainers, Rainbow Drainer and Node Drainer, have stolen a combined $4.17 million worth of crypto assets from 3,967 Solana wallets since late November. The majority of these thefts have occurred since mid-December. Malicious actors appear to have stolen the majority of these funds by targeting specific Solana token communities with NFT airdrops, then attaching phishing website links to those NFTs. Legitimate airdrops are on the rise lately, but so are social media scams presented as real giveaways.
Users of Rainbow Drainer targeted holders of ZERO, the native token of Solana meta protocol Analysoor, by airdropping them NFTs that claimed to offer vouchers for 1,000 free ZERO tokens. Curious recipients clicked the external link affiliated with the NFT and signed a transaction linking their wallets to the site, resulting in their wallets being drained of all digital assets. Such attacks using Rainbow Drainer have netted thieves $2.15 million in the last few weeks. Assets stolen in these exploits include BONK, ZERO, USDT, and USDC, among other tokens.
Using Node Drainer, hackers placed similar phishing links in Discord groups and infiltrated Twitter accounts to post them, including that of cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant. These exploits netted Node Drainer deployers $2.025 million, primarily in the form of ANALOS and BONK. On-chain evidence suggests at least a solid portion of these attacks stemmed from a single individual or small group. A single wallet address associated with the wallet drains used AllBridge to transfer over $1 million worth of stolen assets cross-chain to Ethereum, where the funds were exchanged for ETH and transferred again.
#CryptoScamAlert #SCAMalerts #scamcrypto
According to Decrypt, two wallet drainers, Rainbow Drainer and Node Drainer, have stolen a combined $4.17 million worth of crypto assets from 3,967 Solana wallets since late November. The majority of these thefts have occurred since mid-December. Malicious actors appear to have stolen the majority of these funds by targeting specific Solana token communities with NFT airdrops, then attaching phishing website links to those NFTs. Legitimate airdrops are on the rise lately, but so are social media scams presented as real giveaways.
Users of Rainbow Drainer targeted holders of ZERO, the native token of Solana meta protocol Analysoor, by airdropping them NFTs that claimed to offer vouchers for 1,000 free ZERO tokens. Curious recipients clicked the external link affiliated with the NFT and signed a transaction linking their wallets to the site, resulting in their wallets being drained of all digital assets. Such attacks using Rainbow Drainer have netted thieves $2.15 million in the last few weeks. Assets stolen in these exploits include BONK, ZERO, USDT, and USDC, among other tokens.
Using Node Drainer, hackers placed similar phishing links in Discord groups and infiltrated Twitter accounts to post them, including that of cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant. These exploits netted Node Drainer deployers $2.025 million, primarily in the form of ANALOS and BONK. On-chain evidence suggests at least a solid portion of these attacks stemmed from a single individual or small group. A single wallet address associated with the wallet drains used AllBridge to transfer over $1 million worth of stolen assets cross-chain to Ethereum, where the funds were exchanged for ETH and transferred again.
#CryptoScamAlert #SCAMalerts #scamcrypto
🚨⚠️One Biggest Scam in Crypto History ⚠️🚨
🗒Unveil the gripping tale of the Mt. Gox exchange collapse, a defining moment in crypto lore! Witness the vanishing act of 850,000 bitcoins, a treasure trove valued at a staggering $450 million, lost to the shadows of hacking and mismanagement. Delve into the heart of the crypto realm, where this seismic event reverberated, illuminating the perilous waters of centralized exchanges. Join us on a thrilling journey through the highs and lows of the crypto landscape, where every twist and turn holds the promise of discovery and intrigue!
Don’t go against @Binance Risk Sniper 🙏🏻
#ScamRiskWarning #bitcoinhalving #BullorBear #BTC #CryptoScamAlert
🗒Unveil the gripping tale of the Mt. Gox exchange collapse, a defining moment in crypto lore! Witness the vanishing act of 850,000 bitcoins, a treasure trove valued at a staggering $450 million, lost to the shadows of hacking and mismanagement. Delve into the heart of the crypto realm, where this seismic event reverberated, illuminating the perilous waters of centralized exchanges. Join us on a thrilling journey through the highs and lows of the crypto landscape, where every twist and turn holds the promise of discovery and intrigue!
Don’t go against @Binance Risk Sniper 🙏🏻
#ScamRiskWarning #bitcoinhalving #BullorBear #BTC #CryptoScamAlert
"Shiba Inu Lead Developer Unmasks Fake TREAT and SHI Stablecoin Scam"
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has called out a scammer for promoting a fake version of the yet-to-launch tokens.
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/20/shiba-inu-lead-developer-exposes-fake-treat-and-shi-stablecoin-scam/
#SHIBs #ShibaInuUpdate #Crypto #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
Read more on: https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/11/20/shiba-inu-lead-developer-exposes-fake-treat-and-shi-stablecoin-scam/
#SHIBs #ShibaInuUpdate #Crypto #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoNews🔒📰🚫
🚫⚠️ Beware of cryptocurrency scam using Google ads, warns anonymous DeFirama dev '0xngmi'. Clicking ads leads to fraudulent pages instead of legit ones. Despite reporting to Google, no action taken. Stay vigilant and stay safe from online threats! 🛡️🔍 #CryptoScamAlert #OnlineSecurity 🚀📢 #BitcoinWorld
🚫 China's Suou City Wuzhong People's Court issues warning on official SNS: "VANKRI" cryptocurrency exchange app is fraudulent, extorting investor deposits with false promises of high returns. One investor lost 2.6 million yuan, exposing the scam. Be cautious! 🧐💰 #CryptoScamAlert 🚨📢
