FTX customers face deceptive priority withdrawal scams.
FTX users are reportedly being targeted by scams. X (formerly Twitter) user and FTX creditor Sunil warned FTX account holders about the phishing scam and urged them not to click on suspicious links.
Sunil X's post highlights the ever-evolving tactics employed by online fraudsters.
FTX users have reported receiving fraudulent emails that appear to be sent by FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services and FTX EU. The emails falsely offer FTX lenders a unique opportunity to get out of their assets instantly, bypassing waiting periods and legal procedures. An example of a spoofed email reads:
“We are excited to offer our customers FTX Trading Ltd., West Realm Shires Services Inc. and FTX EU Ltd. a special opportunity starting today, October 20, 2023. As a priority customer, you can now handle the process of withdrawing your assets on the FTX platform and any protection. Deposit directly into your wallet, avoiding time and court costs.
The email, the exchange's former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, targeted users interested in withdrawing assets amid ongoing legal disputes.
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The fraud occurred shortly after FTX Lenders made headlines by announcing that they had resolved customer property disputes.
Pending approval from the bankruptcy court, the revised plan represents significant relief for FTX's global customer base. According to the opinion, customers get more than 90% of the distributed price.
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