"Exposed by Braggadocio": ZachXBT Reveals Identity of Scammer Who Stole $5M from Crypto Investors
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the identity of US citizen Tiffany Milanovich, a member of a group that stole at least $5 million from cryptocurrency investors through an elaborate social engineering scheme. The fraud involved sending fake, alarming emails impersonating crypto services, followed by phone calls where Milanovich, posing as support staff, calmly instructed victims to enter their seed phrases into phishing panels, leading to complete asset drainage.
The group's downfall stemmed from their own pride. Milanovich recorded mocking calls with victims, boasted about stolen funds in private Telegram chats, flaunted cash and casino balances, and even gambled victims' funds live. This digital trail, alongside evidence like a leaked search warrant and connections to other criminals like "Lick" (John Daghita), left a comprehensive paper trail.
ZachXBT compiled the evidence—including call recordings, chats, and on-chain data—and submitted it to US authorities. The case highlights a major shift in crypto threats from code exploits to psychology, with social engineering now causing the majority of losses. The irreversibility of crypto transactions makes such psychological attacks particularly devastating.
cryptonews.ru08/12 10:06
