Creditors from bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network are again being targeted in a new wave of phishing attacks as the crypto lender\u2019s bankruptcy proceedings enter its final stages.<\/p>\n
Reports on social media over the past week have shown an increase in phishing attacks from scammers impersonating Stretto, the bankruptcy services platform for crypto lender Celsius and its creditors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One user reported receiving three phishing emails claiming to be from Celsius on Sept. 18. <\/p>\n
Others reported receiving fake emails with malicious links attempting to impersonate Stretto, the claims agent handling the bankruptcy case. <\/p>\n
The fake website, which drops an \u201cs\u201d from the genuine URL, pops up a connect wallet prompt, which, when connected, allows the scammers to drain the crypto asset contents. <\/p>\n
One analyst and business manager said that phishing attacks were likely to increase as the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings approach its final stages. He advised taking precautions and double-checking links.<\/p>\n
In mid-August Celsius was authorized to start sending out ballots to its customers for a vote on a proposed settlement plan. Scammers are using this to ramp up phishing attacks around the voting deadline. <\/p>\n
According to Simon Dixon, CEO and co-founder of the online investment platform BnkToTheFuture, the final date for voting was Sept. 18 with the report scheduled for Sept. 20, and a confirmation hearing slated for Sept. 29. <\/p>\n
Celsius intends to seek final court approval of its restructuring plan on Oct. 2. <\/p>\n