South Korean Crypto Users Beware: Rising Ethereum (ETH) Scam Uncovered

ETH

ETH/USDT

$2,127.12
+4.51%
24h Volume

$39,049,302,904.94

24h H/L

$2,145.26 / $2,009.54

Change: $135.72 (6.75%)

Long/Short
69.8%
Long: 69.8%Short: 30.2%
Funding Rate

-0.0018%

Shorts pay

Data provided by COINOTAG DATALive data
Ethereum
Ethereum
Daily

$2,121.96

1.67%

Volume (24h): -

Resistance Levels
Resistance 3$2,577.98
Resistance 2$2,403.28
Resistance 1$2,234.29
Price$2,121.96
Support 1$1,994.75
Support 2$1,826.83
Support 3$1,157.44
Pivot (PP):$2,110.44
Trend:Downtrend
RSI (14):32.9
(04:59 AM UTC)
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  • Fraudsters are targeting South Korean crypto users with an Ethereum-themed scam, alarming the community with threats of “burning” inactive ETH tokens.
  • The scam, reportedly originating from bogus exchanges, uses sophisticated phishing techniques to bypass spam filters and deceive recipients.
  • “This is a calculated attempt to prey on uninformed users. Everyone should double-check before interacting with any financial messages,” warns a cybersecurity expert.

Stay informed about the latest Ethereum scam targeting South Korean crypto users and learn how to protect your digital assets.

Ethereum-themed Crypto Scam ‘Originating from Bogus Exchanges’

The recent scam involves fraudulent messages claiming to be from a global cryptocurrency exchange named Bit-Finance, alerting users about their supposedly inactive Ethereum tokens being burned unless they take immediate action.

Community Members Post Warnings

Alert community members have taken to social media to share warnings and screenshots of the phishing attempts, helping others recognize and avoid these scams.

Police Vow to ‘Fight Back’

South Korean police are intensifying their efforts against cybercrime, employing advanced investigative techniques to trace and curb the rising tide of crypto-related scams.

Conclusion

This alarming trend highlights the importance of vigilance in the digital age. Users are advised to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to affect their financial assets critically.

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David Kim

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