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YouTube Crypto Scam Turns Thieves into Victims – Here’s How

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Sohrab Khawas

Crypto fraudsters have come up with a clever new scam that turns would-be thieves into their next victims. Spotted mainly on YouTube, this scheme uses fake comments to lure people with seed phrases to wallets that seem to hold thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency.

What starts as a golden opportunity quickly turns into a cunning trap. But how does the scam work, and why are even the “lucky” ones losing out? Read on.

How the Scam Works

The scam looks straightforward. Fraudsters pose as amateur traders claiming they’ve “accidentally” left large amounts of stablecoins, like USDT, in wallets on the Tron blockchain. They even share the seed phrases, making it appear easy to access the funds—sometimes as much as $8,000.

Once inside the wallet, the unsuspecting thief discovers they need to send a small amount of Tron (TRX) to cover gas fees to withdraw the funds. But here’s the twist: as soon as TRX is sent, the tokens are redirected to a different wallet controlled by the scammers. The victim, thinking they’re about to strike gold, ends up losing their own money instead.

Understanding the TRX Gas Fee Trap

What makes this scam so effective is its use of multi-signature wallets, which require multiple approvals for transactions. The thief tries to withdraw the funds, unaware they’re triggering mechanisms that make the scammers even richer.

According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, this operation specifically targets immoral individuals rather than regular crypto users.

Tips to Stay Safe

While the losses per victim might be small, this scam highlights how crypto fraud is becoming more complex. Scammers are increasingly combining blockchain technology with psychological tricks to exploit greed and unethical behavior.

Cybersecurity experts warn crypto users to stay vigilant. Never interact with unknown wallets or seed phrases, and avoid sending funds to wallets from unverified sources. A little caution can save you from falling into these intricate traps.

For every eager thief, there’s a sharper scammer waiting to cash in. Ironical, isn’t it?

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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