Posted 11/5/2023, 4:15:00 AM
Scammer Deceives Users to Download Fake Crypto App from Microsoft Store, Bilks Victims out of $588K in Bitcoin
- Fake "Ledger Live Web3" app appears in Microsoft app store, deceiving users into downloading it
- Scammer has received 16.8 BTC worth $588K across 38 transactions so far
- Largest single transfer to scammer was $81,200
- Scammer has sent out $115,200 so far, leaving $473,800 in wallet
- ZachXBT says Microsoft should be liable for allowing fake app in its store, not the first time it's happened