Beware! Scam groups impersonating customer service of a major platform have been prosecuted, and $16 million in user assets have been stolen.

[Crypto World] Another major case has surfaced. An employee from a leading compliant trading platform is suspected of involvement in a significant scam, allegedly impersonating platform officials and using social engineering tactics to steal nearly $16 million in crypto assets from about 100 users.

The suspect, named Ronald Spektor, primarily used phishing and social engineering techniques to commit the crimes. He has now been arrested and faces 31 serious charges, including first-degree major theft, first-degree money laundering, and conspiracy to commit fraud. During the arrest, authorities seized $105,000 in cash and $400,000 worth of cryptocurrency assets. The district attorney’s office is continuing to investigate other transferred digital assets.

This case serves as a strong reminder — even the most reputable platforms need to guard against insider threats, and users must stay vigilant. When encountering customer service requests for verification, transfers, or private key sharing, always verify directly through the official website or app, and do not trust any private communication channels.