Summary
TLDR: Phishing scam ads were found on Etherscan, potentially stealing digital assets. Scam Sniffer investigated, confirming the scam. The scammer holds nearly $300,000 in Ethereum and other tokens. Phishing scams in the crypto space are common, with Wallet Drainers stealing millions. The most notorious malware program, Inferno Drainer, has stolen over $81 million. Be cautious of scams disguised as airdrops, ads, or Discord links.
Key Points
1. A user on X (formerly known as Twitter) raised concerns about potentially malicious phishing scam ads on Etherscan, a popular blockchain explorer.
2. Scam Sniffer confirmed the presence of a new scam on Etherscan, with a scammer holding nearly $300,000 in their wallet. The phishing scam was linked to a draining service that had stolen a six-figure sum from a victim.
3. Phishing scams remain a prevalent issue in the digital asset space, with Wallet Drainers and Inferno Drainer being notable malware programs that have stolen millions from cryptocurrency holders. Scam Sniffer warns that these scams often disguise themselves as airdrops, organic traffic, paid advertisements, or hijacked Discord links, making them difficult to detect.