1. A recent clever scam attempt involving cryptocurrency was narrowly avoided, saving $20 million.
2. Scammers created addresses with similar starting and ending letters, mimicking legitimate addresses that people often check for in crypto transfers.
3. The scammers sent small transactions to these addresses, making them appear in wallets. When attempting to send to the legitimate address, victims might select the wrong one.
4. A vigilant crypto operator detected the mistake immediately after the transaction, preventing loss, and highlighting the importance of quick reactions in recovering from such scams.
