$330M Bitcoin Heist Tied to UK Scam Call Center, $7M Frozen by Binance

By: coindoo|2025/05/04 05:15:02
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The theft, which occurred on April 27, has shaken the crypto community due to its scale and the sophisticated social engineering tactics used.New findings indicate that Binance, in collaboration with ZachXBT, has successfully frozen over $7 million of the stolen funds, preventing further movement on-chain. Additionally, the investigation has yielded promising leads on the perpetrators.Prime Suspects IdentifiedTwo individuals are believed to be behind the scam:A Somali national known as Nina or Mo (alias X), reportedly operating a fraudulent call center in the UK.An accomplice going by the alias W0rk, who is suspected of assisting in the scam.Both individuals deleted their social media accounts shortly after the incident began gaining attention. .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;} READ MORE: Wall Street Sounds the Alarm as 2025 Recession Odds Soar The attackers are thought to have gained access through social engineering, possibly by impersonating trusted parties over the phone and tricking the victim into providing wallet access. This type of scheme highlights the growing trend of targeting less tech-savvy individuals using traditional fraud tactics in the digital asset space.As investigations continue, the crypto community is rallying around calls for increased awareness and protection for vulnerable investors.The post $330M Bitcoin Heist Tied to UK Scam Call Center, $7M Frozen by Binance appeared first on Coindoo.

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