FTX users have reported entities claiming to be FTX, West Realm Shires Services, and FTX EU sending them fraudulent emails.
Users of FTX continue to experience difficulties several months after the exchange’s closure, and many customers remain unable to access their funds.
Scammers are reportedly targeting FTX users with a withdrawal scam, where they send phishing emails pretending to be from FTX and its related entities. Twitter user Sunil has cautioned FTX users to avoid clicking on any suspicious links.
Sunil’s Twitter post highlights how online scammers are evolving their tactics to deceive users.
Many users on the FTX platform have recently voiced concerns about receiving deceptive emails, allegedly originating from FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services, and FTX EU. These fraudulent emails claim to offer FTX creditors a unique opportunity for immediate asset withdrawals, bypassing typical waiting times and legal procedures.
An example of a fraudulent email sent states:
“We are excited to offer the valued priority clients of FTX Trading Ltd., West Realm Shires Services Inc., and FTX EU Ltd., a special opportunity starting today, October 20, 2023. As a priority client, you can now undergo the withdrawal process for your assets on the FTX platform and deposit them directly into your wallet, eliminating any waiting period and court outcomes.”
The email aims to exploit users who are eager to withdraw their assets in light of ongoing legal disputes involving Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the exchange.
Meanwhile, Customer data from other bankrupt crypto firms, such as Genesis and BlockFi, was also compromised in the attack.
According to reports, this scam surfaced shortly after FTX creditors reached a significant milestone regarding customer property disputes.
The bankruptcy court’s approval of the revised plan could potentially provide significant relief to FTX’s global customer base. Under the proposed plan, customers would be entitled to over 90% of the available funds.
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