DEA Mistakenly Transfers $55K to Crafty Scammer

By Benito Cormi Aug 26, 202398Views

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Blockchain Blunder: DEA Mistakenly Transfers $55K to Crafty Scammer

In a major setback, the DEA lost over $50,000 to a clever cryptocurrency scam. Here are the key points:

The DEA had seized $50,000 in a three-year investigation into suspected drug money laundering.
In May, the DEA seized $500,000 in tether and transferred it to their secure accounts.
An astute scammer used a technique called “dusting” to trick the DEA into sending them $55,000 in tether.
The scammer then converted the funds into bitcoin and dispersed them across multiple wallets.
The DEA is now working with Binance to trace the accounts tied to the scam.

It is concerning that the DEA fell for such a basic scam in the world of cryptocurrencies. This incident highlights the need for better education and security measures within government agencies when dealing with digital assets.

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