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Fraudsters get Bitcoin with fake hardware wallets

As I just read about this, it might be interesting for you. I still think the Ledger is a good device and as usual:

Be careful with a free gift.

We learned from Troja and other stories, that there might be something extra if the gift is so nice and free of charge.

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Following a data leak at the manufacturer Ledger, fraudsters are sending victims fake hardware wallets in order to obtain their cryptocurrencies.

After a data leak last year at hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, the scammers send a supposed replacement device targeting the cryptocurrency of those affected.

The device was sent in authentic-looking packaging but with a poorly written letter, one affected person reported on Reddit. The letter cites last year's data leak and the publication of customer data on a hacker forum in December 2020 as the reason for the exchange. The package also included a shrink-wrapped Ledger Nano-X package that contained what appeared to be a real device. Suspicious by the many errors in the cover letter, the affected person opened the device and posted photos on Reddit. Modifications are clearly visible in the pictures. A component was soldered to the USB port.

Free Fake

Be carful if you get something like this - whenever you never ordered such a replacement device.

Picture by Ledger Source: Reddit

Have a read at

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/criminals-are-mailing-altered-ledger-devices-to-steal-cryptocurrency/

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Have a look for actual information provided by Ledger.com at https://www.ledger.com/phishing-campaigns-status


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