A crypto investor suffered a $50 million loss after copying a tampered address from a manipulated transaction record, as reported by Scam Sniffer on X. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities in what is typically seen as a secure process within the crypto industry. ChainCatcher confirmed that the address was altered to redirect funds, indicating the victim was deceived by a fake on-chain record, a tactic increasingly used by scammers. This significant loss highlights the critical importance of verifying transaction details before executing crypto transfers.
Crypto Investor Loses $50M to Tampered Transaction Address
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