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How a ‘Wrong Number’ message turned into a $3.4M crypto scam

Crypto | 2026-03-23 at 12:47 UTC | Source: cointelegraph.com
A simple “wrong number” message led to a $3.4 million crypto scam, exposing social engineering tactics, fake investments and fund laundering methods.
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