As an analyst with a background in cybersecurity and a keen interest in the dark web, I find the latest turn of events involving Pink Drainer both intriguing and ironic. It seems that the infamous scam-as-a-service kingpin has fallen victim to the very type of scheme it once profited from.


Noted swindler and notoriously deceitful leader of a scam-for-hire operation, known as ‘Pink Drainer,’ has reportedly become the victim of a similar fraudulent activity.

As a researcher studying cryptocurrency trends, I’ve come across an update from MisTrack, a reputable crypto compliance platform. They reported that on July 7th, a notorious group responsible for wallet draining schemes suffered a setback when they lost approximately $30,000 worth of Ethereum due to an “address poisoning” scam.

Scammers identify pairs of cryptocurrency addresses that frequently transact with each other and manipulate the transaction history of one account. They accomplish this by sending a minimal amount of crypto to the targeted account from an almost identical address, making it hard for the victim to distinguish between their regular contact and the fraudulent one.

As a researcher studying cybercrime, I’ve discovered a disturbing trend. Criminals create false addresses that appear trustworthy to victims. Unsuspecting victims, in their efforts to transfer funds, unknowingly copy a manipulated string of characters into the recipient field. Consequently, they inadvertently send their hard-earned money to the wrong address, effectively misplacing it for the benefit of the criminals.

As a seasoned crypto investor, I’ve come across various strategies used by market players. Interestingly enough, one approach that I’ve found myself adopting bears a striking resemblance to the infamous tactics of Pink Drainer – the notorious figure in the crypto world known for his aggressive maneuvers against others. However, unlike him, my intention is not to harm but to profit from market trends and volatility.

MisTrack’s tweet read,

It appears that an address linked to the Pink Drainer has been tricked in a scheme known as address poisoning. Although we can’t express sympathy towards them in this situation.

Approximately two months ago, Pink Drainer disclosed plans to dismantle their nefarious setup. According to the findings of cryptocurrency detective ZachXBT, the Pink Drainer team declared they had accomplished their objective and intended to retire. Moreover, they assured that all stored data would be erased and safely deleted.

According to the findings from Scam Sniffer and Dune Analytics, Pink Drainer is estimated to have defrauded around 21,131 individuals for a total of roughly $85.3 million.

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2024-07-08 15:48