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🚨 Scammers Are Exploiting the Ledger Database Leak!
Be careful who you give your information to..
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Hackers are using stolen Ledger customer data to threaten users with extortion. If you receive a message like this, stay calm and do not engage.
How This Scam Works:
Scammers claim to have personal information from the Ledger database leak.
They threaten you and your family with doxxing, hacking, and even physical harm.
A ransom demand—usually in crypto (ETH, BTC, etc.)—is made, with a short deadline.
They might mention dark web exposure or use fear tactics to pressure you.
READ HERE:
Had to happen at some point: people trying to use the ledger database leak as extortion material. Don't fall for it.
— nick.eth (@nicksdjohnson)
4:02 PM • Mar 15, 2025
⚠️ Desperate Scam, Aggressive Tactic!
Although I'm pretty sure these guys are chancers the language is still sickening and would concern most people. Probably going to get worse over the next couple years
— toppman.eth (@sovamaxi)
5:53 PM • Mar 15, 2025
🔁 Been Happening Nonstop
Over the years some of my friends got so many messages and phone calls like that.
I am really disappointed with Ledger security, given they had already two if not three major incidents.
It makes one question security of the whole industry.
— zkMarek ⛛ (@zkMarek)
4:06 PM • Mar 15, 2025
To this day I get emails from scammers impersonating being ledger or other crypto entities due to your data leak. I’ve had to move and changed phone as all that information was part of the leak. I shouldn’t have to participate in a draw for you to make amends.
— Mickey Lee J⭕️nes (@MickeyLeeJones)
9:56 PM • Dec 30, 2024
Stay safe, stay vigilant.
might be a good idea to explore not using your primary contact info on these public company sites - I was also leaked in the ledger 'incident' and get phone calls and email all the time - not seen this approach as yet - thanks for sharing
— daveronin.ΞTH (@DaveRonin)
4:33 PM • Mar 15, 2025
These scammers getting desperate with the Ledger leak. Address analysis shows their wallet has 0 incoming txns - typical amateur hour. Stay vigilant fam, never send ETH to random threats.
— madeline.eth (@maddyonchain)
4:33 PM • Mar 15, 2025
Spread the word! Awareness is the best defense.