Prolific blockchain sleuth alleges Canadian phishing scammer “Soup” has helped steal millions in assets
In a Twitter thread, blockchain investigator ZachXBT accuses a Canadian scammer known as “Soup” of participating in phishing scams to steal digital assets from crypto projects. The alleged exploits include posing as an engineer from Decrypt to lure people into a fake Discord server. Here are the key points:
– Soup, along with other scammers, used phishing tactics to target crypto projects like Orbiter Finance and Pika Protocol.
– Pika Protocol’s Discord was compromised in May when scammers posted a malicious link in the announcements channel, resulting in the theft of over $220,000.
– In the case of Orbiter Finance, Soup and others used a malicious link to steal over $760,000 worth of assets.
– ZachXBT also claims that Soup used stolen proceeds to purchase exclusive items on the online gaming platform Roblox.
– ZachXBT has gained a reputation on Twitter as a crypto crime fighter and has previously accused other individuals, such as YouTuber Blue and Jeffrey Huang, of engaging in similar scams.
Hot Take:
It is alarming to see the extent of phishing scams and the amount of assets being stolen within the crypto community. The actions of scammers like Soup highlight the importance of being vigilant and cautious when engaging with online platforms and communities. Authorities and individuals must work together to combat these scams and protect the integrity of the crypto space.
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