Hacker returns $47 million in ETH to scam victim
A victim who lost $71 million in a WBTC scam is receiving over $47 million back in Ether, amid speculation of tax evasion motives. The post Hacker returns $47 million in ETH to scam victim appeared first on Crypto Briefi...
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A victim who lost $71 million in a WBTC scam is receiving over $47 million back in Ether, amid speculation of tax evasion motives.
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