2025-12-30 03:29:09

Recently, on-chain security analysts exposed a large-scale scam that has been ongoing for over a year. Threat actor Haby (also known as Havard) from Canada impersonated the official customer service of a compliant platform, using carefully crafted social engineering scams to steal over $2 million in crypto assets within a year.

What did this guy do with the stolen money? He splurged. Buying rare Telegram usernames, frequenting high-end nightclubs, gambling—spending money like water. The most outrageous part is that a few days ago, he suddenly deleted his recent account records, seemingly trying to destroy evidence.

According to open-source intelligence analysis, this person's activity is most likely centered around Abbotsford near Vancouver, Canada. Although Canadian law enforcement may have already obtained clues, the prosecution rate for such cases locally is notoriously low, so everyone should stay vigilant.

A piece of advice: official customer service will never ask you for your private keys, seed phrases, or verification codes proactively. If you encounter such requests, report and delete immediately—don't trust them. Wallet security leaves no second chances; recognizing scam tactics really depends on yourself.

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NeonCollector

· 7h ago

Scamming 2 million and still daring to delete records so arrogantly, really outrageous, this guy is definitely going to crash. Impersonating official customer service, I've heard this trick too many times, honestly it's just greed that kills people. Never, ever tell anyone about private keys or seed phrases, that's the bottom line, everyone. Canada's prosecution rate is so low? Then what to do, it still feels like you have to be cautious and protect yourself. Telegram rare usernames are all taken, money comes quickly but also goes quickly, serves them right. People's greed will only lead to ruin, even 2 million can't make a difference, is that all? Officially, they will never proactively ask you for verification information, remember this to avoid half the traps.

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ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 7h ago

2 million dollars... This guy really knows how to spend money. I never thought buying Telegram usernames like this was possible. --- It's another social engineering scam. We really need to be cautious. The official never asks for private keys proactively; this is basic common sense that needs to be repeated. --- Is the prosecution rate in Canada really that low? Then we have to be extra careful ourselves. Don't rely on law enforcement. --- Deleting account records is really destroying evidence. This guy is quite cautious. --- Ripping off 2 million USD in a year—how mature must this scam process be... deserves a round of applause. --- Being able to buy Telegram usernames like this shows real wealth, but the source of the money is a bit questionable. --- Basically, it's still an information gap. People impersonating official customer service can deceive others, which shows many are still being fooled. --- This case has only been exposed now, but there are probably more undiscovered behind the scenes. --- There are even such incidents in Vancouver. Canada is not exactly a safe haven either. --- The biggest fear is this kind of social engineering scam because it targets human nature rather than technical vulnerabilities.

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BlockTalk

· 7h ago

2 million dollars, how many newbies does that have to scam... The key is that Canada's prosecution rate is so low, it's just challenging the bottom line of the law.

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MemeCurator

· 7h ago

2 million dollars, how could you be so wasteful, buying Telegram usernames, what's wrong with your brain?

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StakeWhisperer

· 7h ago

2 million USD spent in a year, this guy's spending habits are truly incredible. Deleting records directly is really just closing one's eyes and stealing a bell; everything on the chain can be checked, and still trying to turn things around. The most feared thing is encountering such fake customer service; always stay alert. Officially, they will never proactively ask for your private key; this rule must be ingrained in your mind.

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