March 2025 saw a concerning convergence of sophisticated crypto scams targeting both novice and experienced users โ from subtle typosquatting schemes to large-scale phishing operations and smart contract vulnerabilities. Despite an overall drop in total losses compared to February, the methods used are becoming more advanced and harder to detect.
๐ด The $46M Coinbase Phishing Disaster
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered that Coinbase users may have lost over $46 million to phishing scams in March alone. One particularly devastating case involved a single user reportedly losing 400 BTC (worth over $34 million) in a wallet spoofing attack.
โAfter uncovering this theft, I noticed multiple other suspected thefts from Coinbase users in the past two weeks, bringing the total stolen this month to $46M+,โ ZachXBT reported.
This continues a troubling pattern: ZachXBT previously identified over $65 million stolen from Coinbase users between December 2024 and January 2025 through similar tactics.
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๐ด Typosquatting: When a Single Mistyped Letter Costs Everything
Typosquatting โ the practice of registering domains that closely resemble legitimate crypto platforms โ remains a persistent threat. These fake websites are designed to steal credentials, distribute malware, or trick users into disclosing private keys.
For example, a user intending to visit “coinbase.com” might accidentally type “coinbsae.com,” leading them to a malicious site that mimics the real one.
A study uncovered that attackers are actively exploiting Blockchain Naming Systems (BNS) by registering typo-variant domains, resulting in millions in stolen funds.
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๐ด Overall Crypto Losses Down โ But Threats Remain Sophisticated
According to blockchain security firm CertiK, total losses from crypto scams, hacks, and exploits dropped to $28.8 million in March โ a notable decrease from Februaryโs $1.5 billion (driven largely by the Bybit hack).
Key incidents include:
- $13 million smart contract exploit of Abracadabra.money on March 25
- $8.4 million stolen from restaking protocol Zoth after its deployer wallet was compromised
- Wallet compromises and phishing scams accounted for millions more in losses
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โ ๏ธ How Users Can Protect Themselves
In this evolving threat landscape, users must take proactive steps to secure their assets:
- โ Double-check URLs before entering sensitive information
- โ Use bookmarks for frequently visited crypto platforms
- โ Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts
- โ Use a dedicated email for crypto-related activities
- โ Be wary of unsolicited messages claiming to be from exchanges
- โ Always verify wallet addresses and transaction details
Final Thoughts
Crypto scams are becoming more sophisticated, blending technical exploits with psychological manipulation. While overall losses may be down, the risks remain real โ and often irreversible.
At Token Recovery, we work with victims, law firms, and enforcement agencies to trace stolen assets and support crypto crime investigations. If your organization is navigating a fraud case or asset recovery process, weโre here to help.
