FTX clients face deceptive priority withdrawal scam
FTX users have reported receiving deceptive emails purportedly sent by FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services and FTX EU. FTX users are reportedly being targeted in a withdraw al scam. X (formerly Twitter) user and FTX creditor advocate Sunil cautioned FTX account holders about the phishing scam and urged them to avoid clicking on dubious links. Sunil’s X post highlights the ever-evolving tactics online scammers employ. FTX users have reported receiving deceptive emails purportedly sent by FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services and FTX EU. The emails falsely offer FTX creditors an exclusive chance for immediate asset withdraw als, bypassing waiting periods and legal proceedings. One example of a fraudulent email states: “We are excited to offer the valued priority clients of FTX Trading Ltd., West Realm Shires Services Inc., and FTX EU Ltd., a special opportunity starting today, Oct. 20, 2023. As a priority client, you can now undergo the withdrawal process for your assets on the F...