Scam

A copy‑and‑paste error cost one trader $600,000 after an address poisoning attack on Feb. 17, 2026. The loss highlights persistent wallet‑address spoofing risks and the irreversibility of on‑chain transfers.

Shiba Inu team member Lucie warned on Feb 7 that attackers have generated thousands of lookalike wallet addresses aimed at tricking Safe Wallet users into sending funds to the wrong destination. The alert flags a growing phishing risk for SHIB holders.

An Indian national lost about Rs. 70 lakh (roughly $77,300) after falling victim to a Bitcoin-related scam on Telegram. The case highlights ongoing social‑engineering risks on messaging platforms used to target crypto holders.

A large-scale address-poisoning spam campaign has contaminated more than 1.5 million Ethereum wallets and resulted in roughly $740,000 in losses, including a single $510,000 theft.

Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China in connection with an alleged $12 billion cryptocurrency fraud. The transfer highlights stepped-up cross-border cooperation on crypto crime.

Pi Network has temporarily suspended a key wallet payment function after community members uncovered a scam that drained millions of PI tokens from users. The team says investigations are underway and urges caution while transfers remain disabled.

A trader has reportedly lost $50 million after an address poisoning attack where scammers substituted a visually similar wallet address during a large transfer. The incident underscores growing risks for high-value crypto movements and the need for stronger safeguards.

Ripple warned on Nov. 16, 2025 that impersonation scams targeting XRP holders are increasing, with organized groups using major industry events to spread realistic fake content. Investors are urged to exercise caution as attacks grow more sophisticated.

Ripple Labs warned users about a surge in AI-driven impersonation scams and fake giveaways timed with news that the first spot XRP ETF is likely to launch. The company urged vigilance as attackers exploit the heightened attention around ETF announcements.