- Crypto sleuth Scam Sniffer reveals that about $47 million in assets were stolen in February through phishing scams.
- On February 6 alone, the phishing scam resulted in a massive $6 million loss.
- Ethereum mainnet accounted for 78% of the total thefts, while ERC-20 tokens comprised 86% of the total assets stolen.
According to crypto sleuth Scam Sniffer’s February Phishing Report, the month saw a loss of about $47 million through phishing. While over 57,000 individuals were victimized, Scam Sniffer revealed that fake accounts on X emerged as the major cause of the phishing attack.
[1/6] ScamSniffer's February Phishing ReportIn February, about 57,000 victims lost approximately $47 million to crypto phishing scams.
Compared to January, the number of victims who lost over $1 million decreased by 75%. pic.twitter.com/UgZk0K91lH
— Scam Sniffer | Web3 Anti-Scam (@realScamSniffer) March 10, 2024
According to a chart provided by the sleuth, a massive theft of more than $6 million occurred on February 15. The second-highest theft was marked on February 28, with a loss of about $3 million. The chart revealed that all 29 days of the month witnessed crypto thefts and s…
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