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TON whale lost $17,000 in a dusting attack scam
Scammer returned 116,000 TON but kept 10,000 TON as a fee
Incident highlights risks of wallet impersonation on TON network.
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A significant event occurred on the TON blockchain where a whale, holding a large amount of TON coins, accidentally transferred 126,000 TON, valued at approximately $220,000, to a scammer. This occurred due to a dusting attack, a method where scammers use small transactions to identify and target specific wallets.
The scammer, after receiving the funds, returned 116,000 TON (worth about $203,000), but controversially kept 10,000 TON, equating to roughly $17,000, claiming it as a "fee." The scammer even left a message apologizing for taking the amount.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing risks associated with wallet impersonation on the TON network. It underscores the critical importance of meticulously verifying wallet addresses before initiating any large transactions to prevent such losses.
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