2026-04-11 07:00:10

$386K USDT Lost in Seconds — The Hidden Danger of Address Poisoning

Another brutal reminder from the blockchain: address poisoning is real — and it’s catching both beginners and experienced traders.
This time, 386,300 USDT disappeared after a victim sent funds to a carefully crafted lookalike (vanity) address.
• Real: 0xb302...cf88
• Fake: 0xb302...cf88
Looks identical, right? That’s the trap.
The attacker subtly alters characters in the middle, knowing most people only check the beginning and the end.
The takeaway for every crypto user:
• Never copy wallet addresses from transaction history
• Always verify every single character before sending
In crypto, there’s no undo button.
One small mistake can cost everything.
Stay sharp. Stay safe.

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