FTX creditors are being targeted by a variety of scams and phishing emails. These scams are designed to steal personal information or cryptocurrency from FTX creditors.
- Announcement from FTX Official
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- Email that asks connecting a wallet
The Common Scams and Phishing emails that FTX creditors are facing
- Phishing emails that appear to be from FTX Debtors. These emails may contain links to fake websites or ask you to provide personal information, such as your wallet address or password.
- Scam websites that look like the FTX Debtors' online claims portal. These websites may ask you to provide personal information or connect your wallet.
- Social media scams. Scammers may create fake social media accounts that appear to be from FTX Debtors. These accounts may post messages that contain links to fake websites or ask you to provide personal information.
- Phone scams. Scammers may call FTX creditors and pretend to be from FTX Debtors. They may ask for personal information or try to convince you to send them cryptocurrency.
Recent Status after The Exploit of FTX Claim Site
On August 29, 2023, it was reported that FTX creditors were being targeted by a new wave of scam emails. These emails were sent from addresses that appeared to be from FTX Debtors, but they actually contained links to fake websites. The fake websites were designed to look like the FTX Debtors' online claims portal, but they were actually phishing websites designed to steal personal information.
FTX Debtors has warned creditors to be aware of these scam emails and websites. FTX Debtors will never ask creditors to connect their wallets. Creditors who are unsure whether an email or website is legitimate should contact FTX Debtors directly.
How to stay safe from FTX scams
- Only use the official FTX Debtors website to file a claim.
- Do not share your personal information with anyone.
- Be wary of unsolicited emails and websites.
- Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication on all of your accounts.
- Keep your software up to date.
- If you are unsure about anything, please contact FTX Debtors directly.
If you have received a scam email or visited a scam website, you should immediately report it to FTX Debtors. You should also change your passwords for any accounts that you may have compromised.
Please be vigilant and stay safe from FTX scams.