Betterment users received an unauthorized scam notification claiming that Bitcoin and Ethereum deposits made within three hours would be tripled. The robo-advisor confirmed that the notification was sent through a third-party system and was not a genuine offer. Following recent reports of address poisoning scams and private key leaks resulting in millions of dollars in losses, this incident highlights the ongoing social engineering risks in the cryptocurrency space.
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Betterment users received an unauthorized scam notification claiming that Bitcoin and Ethereum deposits made within three hours would be tripled. The robo-advisor confirmed that the notification was sent through a third-party system and was not a genuine offer. Following recent reports of address poisoning scams and private key leaks resulting in millions of dollars in losses, this incident highlights the ongoing social engineering risks in the cryptocurrency space.