Surge in Scams Targeting Toncoin Investors Amidst Growing Blockchain Interest

Cybersecurity leader Kaspersky has documented a marked increase in fraudulent activities aimed at holders of Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON). This upsurge in scams coincides with heightened interest in the TON blockchain, notably since Telegram, the popular messaging service, enhanced its support for TON.



From November 2023, a notable rise in deceptive schemes ensnaring Toncoin investors has been observed. These fraudsters typically entice victims via a Telegram bot purporting to be a secure cryptocurrency storage solution. Users are misled into linking their Web3 wallets to the bot, which subsequently coerces them into purchasing so-called "boosters" under the guise of facilitating earnings. Unfortunately, such purchases result in the irreversible loss of control over their digital assets.



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