Author: John Smith

FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange launched by disgraced entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried, issued warnings about phishing scams targeting its creditors. Summary FTX warns of phishing scams targeting third creditor payout round. Fake Kroll emails mimic official updates to steal logins and wallet access. Users reminded FTX won’t ask to connect external wallets for payouts. The third round began on September 30, distributing approximately $1.6 billion to remaining bankruptcy claimants. Scammers are impersonating Kroll Settlement Administration and the FTX Recovery Trust through fraudulent emails designed to steal user credentials and cryptocurrency. FTX’s official account posted examples of fake communications that mimic legitimate…