FTX users have reportedly fallen victim to a withdrawal scam, with Sunil, a prominent advocate for FTX creditors, warning account holders to steer clear of suspicious links in a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Sunil’s post sheds light on the constantly evolving tactics employed by online scammers.
Numerous FTX users have reported receiving misleading emails that claim to be from FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services, and FTX EU. These emails falsely promise FTX creditors an exclusive opportunity for immediate asset withdrawals, bypassing the usual waiting periods and legal procedures. An example of one such fraudulent email reads as follows:
“We are thrilled to extend a special opportunity to the valued priority clients of FTX Trading Ltd., West Realm Shires Services Inc., and FTX EU Ltd., starting today, Oct. 20, 2023. As a priority client, you can now initiate the asset withdrawal process from the FTX platform and directly transfer your assets to your wallet, eliminating any waiting period and legal proceedings.”
These emails specifically target users who are eager to withdraw their assets amidst ongoing legal disputes related to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the exchange. The scam emerged shortly after FTX creditors reached a significant milestone by announcing the resolution of customer property disputes.
Pending approval from a bankruptcy court, the revised plan aims to provide substantial relief to FTX’s global customer base, with the proposal indicating that customers will receive more than 90% of the distributable value.
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