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Fake AI Bot Tutorials Tricked 224 Victims Into Deploying Their Own Drainers

The Defiant·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Fake AI Bot Tutorials Tricked 224 Victims Into Deploying Their Own Drainers

Fake AI bot tutorials tricked 224 victims into deploying their own wallet drainers between February and August, according to TRM. The firm traced 274.60 ETH to six operator addresses after victims signed and funded malicious contracts themselves. This scam highlights the dangers of following unverified tutorials in the crypto space.

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