Investigator Links $5M in Crypto Thefts to US-Based Support Impersonation Scheme

Blockchain researcher ZachXBT has reported that a US-based individual, identified as Tiffany Milanovich, has allegedly been involved in a series of cryptocurrency thefts totaling over $5 million. According to ZachXBT's findings, Milanovich posed as customer support staff, contacting victims by phone and reportedly convincing them to provide access to their funds.

The investigation suggests that this support impersonation scheme relied on deceptive phone calls to extract sensitive information from victims, allowing the perpetrator to access and transfer their cryptocurrency holdings. ZachXBT also stated that Milanovich recorded these interactions, though details about how the recordings were used or additional accomplices have not been disclosed at this stage.

Social engineering tactics, such as impersonating support teams, remain a significant threat within the crypto sector. This case highlights ongoing challenges regarding user security, the effectiveness of existing safeguards, and the need for increased awareness of support-related scams. The findings are based on ZachXBT's onchain analysis and public reporting. No independent confirmation or law enforcement action was referenced at the time of writing, and the situation may develop as further information emerges.