Task-scam operator loses $4.8M in Bitcoin to Ledger implant theft
A task-scam operator lost more than 60 BTC, with coverage putting the value at about $4.8 million, after funds tied to the scheme were drained from Ledger wallets. The money had been moved into three Ledger addresses on September 22, and the drained bitcoins were later sent on October 9 to a wallet already known for stolen funds. Coverage also links the original scheme to fake product reviews, fake sales, and deposit demands before payout.
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