Australian Federal Police Targets 2,000 Crypto Wallets In Nationwide Sweep—Here’s How
Summary
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is conducting an in-depth investigation into phishing scams that compromised 2,000 crypto wallets in Australia. The scams involve deceiving individuals into authorizing transactions that grant scammers access to transfer tokens. The AFP collaborated with Chainalysis and cryptocurrency exchanges to combat cybercrime and warned users to verify transactions, be skeptical of urgent requests for money or personal information, and verify the identity of individuals or companies. They advised users to trust their instincts and be cautious in the crypto space.
