In brief
- Malwarebytes identified fake crypto AML checkers that trick users into connecting their wallets and approving transactions.
- The sites impersonate legitimate services such as AMLBot and use fake scans and results to appear legitimate.
- A basic AML check only requires a public wallet address, not a wallet connection or transaction approval.
Scammers are targeting crypto holders with fake anti-money laundering services designed to trick users into approving transactions that could put their digital assets at risk, cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes warned.
In a report published Wednesday, Malwarebytes said the sites impersonate services that check whether crypto wallets have interacted with stolen or illicit funds. Some mimic the…
