đšCrypto Crime Alert!đš Chirag Tomar, a 30-year-old Indian citizen, pleaded guilty to creating a fake Coinbase website, duping hundreds of users into handing over their login details.
This crafty con-artist managed to swindle over $9.5 million of crypto! đ±đ°
Caught red-handed at Atlanta airport, Tomar now faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. If convicted, he could be looking at a cool 20 years behind bars. đđźââïž
The scam was simple but effective: create a convincing replica of Coinbase Pro's website, lure in unsuspecting victims, and bam! đ„ Over 542 people fell for it, losing their hard-earned crypto.
But here's the kicker: Tomar was identified because he used his real email to communicate with his co-conspirators! He even kept a spreadsheet of his victims and the amount stolen. Talk about keeping receipts! đ§Ÿđ”ïžââïž
Living the high life with his ill-gotten gains, Tomar splurged on Rolex watches, luxury cars, and trips to London, Dubai, and Thailand. đđđ
Now, it's your turn! What's the craziest crypto scam you've heard of? Share your stories in the comments! And remember, always double-check before you log in! #CryptoCrime #StaySafeOnline