- Written by: Will Izuchukwu
- Mon, 30 Sep 2024
- United States
A cunning crypto scammer, @Ape_31, has been wreaking havoc on unsuspecting X users, swindling over $650,000 from 250+ victims in just one year. This deceitful operator employs fake PNL screenshots from a Bybit demo account and runs a news account to lure victims into paid services. @Ape_31’s Modus Operandi: – […]
Exposing the UKs Notorious Crypto Scammer: @Ape_31s $650K Heist
A cunning crypto scammer, @Ape_31, has been wreaking havoc on unsuspecting X users, swindling over $650,000 from 250+ victims in just one year.
This deceitful operator employs fake PNL screenshots from a Bybit demo account and runs a news account to lure victims into paid services.
@Ape_31s Modus Operandi:
Posts fake trading results to bait engagement
Touts copy trading services for $250-$500
Social engineers victims into sending more funds for management
Blocks victims on Telegram and X after receiving payment
Chilling Examples:
Victim 1: Sent $500 for copy trading, then coerced into sending $20,000
Victim 2: Lost $3,000 with promises of risk-free trading
Victim 3: Shared a TradingView account linked to @Ape_31s UK Telecom IP address
1/ The UK scammer @ape_31 @60711 has stolen more than $650K from 250+ X users in the past year by posting fake PNL screenshots from a Bybit demo account and running a news account to funnel unsuspecting victims into paid services before blocking them upon receiving payment. pic.twitter.com/rWTRPbTiym
ZachXBT (@zachxbt) September 30, 2024
Audio evidence from a recorded video call further confirms @Ape_31s scamming activities.
The scammers tactics prey on desperate individuals seeking financial gains. Its heartbreaking to see innocent people fall victim to these deceitful schemes.
Stay vigilant:
Verify traders credentials
Research before investing
Be cautious of unsolicited offers
Report @Ape_31s malicious activities to:
X Support
Telegram Support
Crypto authorities
Lets bring @Ape_31 to justice and protect our crypto community.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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