Data Breach: Crypto Claimants Hit by Phishing Scams
Crypto Claimants Targeted After Data Leak
A recent data leak has exposed the names and email addresses of individuals awaiting payouts from a major crypto platform collapse, leading to a surge in targeted phishing attacks.
Key Takeaways:
- A data leak revealed the names and emails of creditors.
- Scammers are actively targeting claimants with phishing emails.
- Users must exercise caution and only use official claim websites.
Leading the charge in warning users is Molly Bloom, a vocal advocate for account holders affected by the crisis. She alerted victims that personal information compromise increased phishing attempts through fraudulent emails designed to steal user credentials or install malware.
Warning: Phishing Scam Email
Full name, email addresses of crypto creditors revealed
New or old data leak
1) Do not click on email links
2) Check Sender addresses
3) Go direct to claims portal or official address. Do not click on links in emailsCrypto claims:… pic.twitter.com/GK1nrYSpLO
— Molly Bloom (Crypto Advocate) (@molly_updates) August 13, 2025
With the next payout round approaching, estimated at $1.9 billion, cybercriminals are attempting to capitalize on the vulnerability of claimants.
This distribution follows previous payouts of $1.2 billion and $5 billion. It's important to note that creditors from specific regions are excluded from the upcoming round pending claim approval.
Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams
To avoid falling victim to these scams, claimants should:
- Only access claim portals via official URLs.
- Verify the authenticity of any emails received before clicking links or providing information.
The official claim portals include claims.example.com, redemption.exchange.com and other specified addresses. Users should be vigilant to ensure their crypto assets are secured. For those developing claims portals or similar systems, Codeum offers blockchain security audits and KYC to ensure platform integrity.