I am issuing a cautionary alert regarding a recent cryptocurrency scam on Calculatebtc.com. This scam was reported by a victim who lost $25,000 through the Crypto.com DeFi wallet. The scammers present themselves as an OpenAI algorithmic blockchain trading platform, promising to rent users’ wallets and pay them hourly rent in USDT.

Key Details of the Scam:

• Platform Used: Crypto.com DeFi Wallet
• Promise: Rental of wallets for hourly USDT payment
• Initial Success: Appears to function legitimately for 10 days
• Fraud Action: On the 11th day, all USDT was unauthorizedly withdrawn, with claims of funds being returned after a supposed event in 2 weeks. Subsequent communication from the scammer ceased upon request for immediate return of funds.
• Location of Victim: CA, USA – 95060
• Scammer Claimed Location: CA
• Website: Calculatebtc.com
• Type of Scam: Cryptocurrency
• Date Reported: December 27, 2023
• Amount Lost: $25,000

If you or someone you know has been a victim of this scam or a similar one, sharing your story is crucial. Your experiences can help in warning others and potentially aid in investigations. When sharing your story, please include any details useful for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations, such as transaction IDs, wallet addresses, other contact information provided by the scammer, or any communications received.

By bringing our stories together, we can provide a clearer picture of the scammer’s operations and help prevent others from falling victim to similar scams. Please remember, sharing detailed information can significantly aid in tracking down the scammers and potentially recovering lost funds.