DeFi Scam Syndicate Exposed by Sleuth ZachXBT

In a significant revelation by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, a DeFi fraud ring has been unmasked, having orchestrated multiple ‘rug pulls’ across blockchains like Solana, Ethereum, and Avalanche, defrauding investors of over $20 million. These scams involve the pretense of developing legitimate DeFi projects to lure investment funds that are then stolen as the developers vanish. Major incidents include Magnate and Kokomo, with respective fraudulent takings of $6.5 million and $4 million, and a $4.8 million scheme under Solfire. These con artists manipulated their project’s perceived value and used falsified KYC documents alongside hiring less reputable auditors to feign authenticity, thereby duping investors into contributing funds to their projects. This exposure sheds light on the darker layers of the DeFi landscape, signaling a need for heightened vigilance among investors in the crypto domain.

Ongoing Threat to DeFi Investors

Despite exposure by online sleuth ZachXBT, scammers involved with dubious crypto ventures show no signs of stopping. They funneled an estimated $1 million of illicit funds into Leaper Finance, a suspect lending scheme on the Blast network, which fell apart after the investigator’s revelations. Flaunting a brazen attitude, the culprits mocked ZachXBT and swiftly announced a new token to divert attention and potentially snare more victims. Following the exposé, both Leaper and affiliate Glori Finance went dark, highlighting the perilous nature of DeFi investments. The crypto world has already suffered losses upward of $200 million to scams in the early months of 2024. ZachXBT’s unmasking of these frauds serves as a stark warning for DeFi users to remain cautious and thoroughly scrutinize projects to avoid falling prey to the next elaborate con.

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