Crypto investor loses $50 million USDT due to address poisoning scam; on-chain bounty offers recovery.Crypto investor loses $50 million USDT due to address poisoning scam; on-chain bounty offers recovery.

Trader Loses $50 Million USDT in Address Scam

Key Points

  • A crypto investor lost $50 million USDT due to a spoofed address transaction.
  • The incident highlights the dangers of address poisoning scams.
  • A $1 million bounty has been offered for the recovery of the funds.
  • Address poisoning scams have resulted in over $100 million in losses in 2024.
  • Experts advise using hardware wallets and verifying addresses to prevent such scams.

A crypto trader unknowingly sent $50 million in USDT to a scammer’s address after copying a contaminated address from transaction history, highlighting ongoing security challenges in personal wallet management.

This incident underscores the increasing threat of address poisoning scams in the crypto space, prompting traders to enhance wallet security practices and remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities.

Trader Loses Nearly 50 Million USDT in Scam

The trader, active for two years, lost 49,999,950 USDT following an error in a spoofed address transaction. Funds were withdrawn from Binance and compromised through a dust attack, altering transaction history.

Both the trader and the scammer remain unnamed. Immediate responses included a $1 million bounty offer for fund recovery within 48 hours and a criminal complaint submission.

Industry Responds to $50 Million Crypto Theft

The theft illustrates the escalating concern regarding personal wallet security. Industries involved in crypto security, such as firms like Scam Sniffer, have highlighted the scale of this $50M loss.

Financial implications are severe, yet confined to the individual. No intervention from exchanges or regulatory bodies has been noted, aside from law enforcement surveillance of the hacker’s wallet.

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Address Poisoning Scams Surpass $100M in Losses

Similar address poisoning scams have previously resulted in over $100M losses in 2024. Such incidents appear to be increasing, correlating with a broader trend in crypto thefts, totaling $3.4B since early 2025.

Expert advice emphasizes using hardware wallets and verifying full addresses to avoid these scams in the future. The recurrence of such events suggests persistent vulnerabilities within personal crypto asset management.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, and investing involves risk. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.
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