TON Whale Loses $17K in Scam

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Sohrab Khawas

March 5, 2026

TON Slashes Fees 6x After Validator Vote

A TON blockchain whale accidentally sent 126,000 TON, worth about $220,000, to a scammer’s fake wallet created through a dusting attack, which uses tiny transactions to identify and target wallets. The scammer returned 116,000 TON (around $203,000) but kept 10,000 TON ($17,000) as a “fee,” even leaving a message apologizing for taking it. The incident highlights the rising risks of wallet impersonation on the TON network and underscores the importance of carefully verifying addresses before sending large amounts.

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Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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