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Crypto User Loses $282M in Massive Social Engineer...
Cointelegraph•Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 09:54 AM•1 min read

Crypto User Loses $282M in Massive Social Engineering Heist: Report

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A crypto user has reportedly lost $282 million in what is described as one of the largest social engineering crypto heists, according to reports. The user was allegedly deceived by an attacker who impersonated Trezor support. The attacker reportedly tricked the user into revealing their hardware wallet seed phrase, leading to the massive loss. Social engineering attacks remain a significant threat in the cryptocurrency space, exploiting human psychology to gain access to sensitive information and assets. The development highlights the critical importance of vigilance and skepticism when interacting with online entities, especially those claiming to offer support services.

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Crypto User Loses $282M in Massive Social Engineer...
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Crypto User Loses $282M in Massive Social Engineering Heist: Report

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A crypto user has reportedly lost $282 million in what is described as one of the largest social engineering crypto heists, according to reports. The user was allegedly deceived by an attacker who impersonated Trezor support. The attacker reportedly tricked the user into revealing their hardware wallet seed phrase, leading to the massive loss. Social engineering attacks remain a significant threat in the cryptocurrency space, exploiting human psychology to gain access to sensitive information and assets. The development highlights the critical importance of vigilance and skepticism when interacting with online entities, especially those claiming to offer support services.

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