Scammers use the referral links offered in private Telegram groups to defraud victims into incurring irreparable cash losses of $2 to $2,700.
Toncoin’s price has dropped sharply, falling 9.41% over the last week and 7.13% over the previous day, suggesting increased market volatility.
Scammers have unknowingly found a fruitful field thanks to Telegram’s introduction of support for The Open Network (TON) blockchain and its native token, Toncoin. Through the deft manipulation of the platform’s popularity, these scammers carry out elaborate schemes that put investors at serious danger.
Increased Activity in Scams Since at least November 2023
According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, there has been a troubling cryptocurrency scam operating since then that aims to steal Toncoin (TON) from Telegram users worldwide. Also, the fact that this timeframe coincides with a surge in interest in and investment in TON highlights the opportunistic nature of cybercriminals.
The way the scam wor
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