Scammers have begun sending phishing emails to Russians, demanding payment of tax on income allegedly received on the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange. The attackers use fake notifications stating the need to transfer funds, otherwise access to the account will be restricted.
The fraudulent emails mention a "Hold Money" status, which supposedly blocks the use of funds until the debt is repaid. However, Bybit officially states that such messages have nothing to do with them.
The tax amount indicated in the letter is 1998.80 USDT. Recipients are offered to transfer the amount to a specific UID via internal platform transfers. Scammers also warn that after payment, the funds will not be available for withdrawal without additional verification, creating an illusion of formality.
Bybit emphasizes that it does not send such notifications and urges users to ignore such emails. The company advises checking information exclusively through official channels, not transferring money, and not clicking on suspicious links.
Bybit is one of the top three cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. It is one of the few platforms where Russians can still conduct transactions.
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