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    Poisoning Address Scam: Lost After $880K Ethereum Heist

    Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and WriterBy Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and WriterAugust 12, 2025
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    Poisoning Address Fraud Takes Off: $130K Lost After $880K Ethereum Break-in

    A surge in poisoning address scams has resulted in significant losses within the crypto community, with close to $880,000 siphoned off in a series of attacks. The latest incident saw a victim lose 30.14 ETH, valued at around $130,000, after inadvertently sending funds to a deceptive wallet address that closely resembled the intended destination. Prior to this, similar scams led to losses totaling $880,000, as scammers exploited victims’ transaction histories for illicit gains. These scams operate by crafting counterfeit addresses that bear a striking resemblance to legitimate ones, making it challenging for users to differentiate between the two.

    How Poisoning Address Scams Work

    Poisoning address scams dupe users into transferring funds to fraudulent addresses that closely mimic the intended recipient’s address. This is achieved by generating multiple fake addresses with similar starting and ending characters, capitalizing on the limited visibility of addresses on wallets and blockchain explorers. Victims inadvertently paste these poisoned addresses from their transaction history, believing they are sending funds to a familiar contact or their own wallet. The success of these scams often hinges on users’ haste and oversight during transactions.

    Protecting Against Address Scams

    To mitigate the risk of falling prey to poisoning address scams, wallet users are advised against blindly copying addresses from transaction histories. Wallet providers like Metamask caution against this practice and recommend maintaining whitelists or personal address books to verify recipients.

    The Magnitude of Scam Losses

    Recent accounts underscore staggering losses attributable to poisoning address scams, with one victim losing a colossal $68 million in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) through a similar ploy. Scammers have deployed over 80,000 counterfeit sapphire wallets to entice unsuspecting victims, underscoring the pervasive nature of these deceitful activities. Perpetrators further obfuscate the tracing of pilfered assets by laundering funds through intermediary wallets and exchanges, evading detection and heightening the hurdles of recovering stolen crypto. Address validation remains a critical component in safeguarding crypto assets, underscoring the imperative for users to exercise caution and diligence in confirming recipient addresses.

    Sources: Live Bitcoin News

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    Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and Writer
    Sam Boolman is a contributing writer at ChainIntel.org with a long-standing interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial trends. A self-directed trader who actively invests his own capital, Sam follows the markets closely and brings a hands-on perspective to the fast-paced world of crypto journalism. With a background in business and digital media, Sam has written across a variety of sectors including tech, startups, and online finance. His curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving digital economy fuel his exploration of Web3, decentralised finance, and market developments. Sam is passionate about making complex topics more accessible to everyday readers and continues to expand his knowledge through research, trading experience, and industry engagement.
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    Sam Boolman is a contributing writer at ChainIntel.org with a long-standing interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial trends. A self-directed trader who actively invests his own capital, Sam follows the markets closely and brings a hands-on perspective to the fast-paced world of crypto journalism. With a background in business and digital media, Sam has written across a variety of sectors including tech, startups, and online finance. His curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving digital economy fuel his exploration of Web3, decentralised finance, and market developments. Sam is passionate about making complex topics more accessible to everyday readers and continues to expand his knowledge through research, trading experience, and industry engagement.

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