A recent investigation has shed light on a social engineering scam where the perpetrator, known as Ronald Spektor (or Ronaldd), allegedly played a pivotal role in stealing $6.5 million from a single victim last month. The victim, based in the US, reached out on October 7, 2024, after receiving a phone call from a spoofed number impersonating Coinbase support, which led them to a phishing website. Following the theft, tracking revealed that the stolen funds were funneled through eXch on Ethereum and Bitcoin before being converted into Litecoin and transferred to multiple services. However, the case took a more personal
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