Users of the social network X were subjected to another phishing attack — an attacker posing as a popular Ansem trader was able to fraudulently steal $2.6 million in SOL coins from them.
Independent cryptodetector ZachXBT reported that the attacker took advantage of the hype on memcoins and began to publish messages under each post of the Ansem crypto trader, spreading his malicious link. The fraudster announced that Ansem was going to launch its own BULL token. To become a participant in the pre-sale, users had to send from 1 to 3 SOLS to the specified address.
The scam artist published his message even under the trader's tweet, where he warned subscribers that he was not launching any tokens. Unfortunately, one of the trusting users has already lost $1.2 million in SOL. A few hours later, the attacker managed to collect another $250,000 worth of crypto assets, bringing the amount of loot to almost $3 million.
Scammers have long used this tactic to steal cryptocurrencies, posing as influential members of the crypto community. Given the increase in the number of phishing attacks, the Web3 Scam Sniffer platform, which works in the field of cybersecurity, also urged users to remain vigilant. Scammers can pose not only as well-known traders, but also as artists, as well as developers of second-level solutions focused on NFT.
Independent cryptodetector ZachXBT reported that the attacker took advantage of the hype on memcoins and began to publish messages under each post of the Ansem crypto trader, spreading his malicious link. The fraudster announced that Ansem was going to launch its own BULL token. To become a participant in the pre-sale, users had to send from 1 to 3 SOLS to the specified address.
The scam artist published his message even under the trader's tweet, where he warned subscribers that he was not launching any tokens. Unfortunately, one of the trusting users has already lost $1.2 million in SOL. A few hours later, the attacker managed to collect another $250,000 worth of crypto assets, bringing the amount of loot to almost $3 million.
Scammers have long used this tactic to steal cryptocurrencies, posing as influential members of the crypto community. Given the increase in the number of phishing attacks, the Web3 Scam Sniffer platform, which works in the field of cybersecurity, also urged users to remain vigilant. Scammers can pose not only as well-known traders, but also as artists, as well as developers of second-level solutions focused on NFT.
