Crypto wallet users are advised to check the URL of the website.
Crypto scammers are now using Google Ads to steal crypto wallets.
These scammers areplacing ads at the top of Google Searchthat show popular wallet brands like MetaMask, and Phantom.
They trick users to give up their wallet information and then steal crypto.
The researchers from CPR noticed the scams as Phantom and MetaMask wallets were targeted more.
These brands are popular for Solana and Ethereum ecosystems.
When a user Googles Phantom, the Ad result directs them to a phishing website that looks real.
Then the user enters the details which the attacker keeps.
They observed, hundred thousand dollars were stolen from the wallets.
The researchers have said to all crypto users to stay alert from such scams.
The Phantom brand has many phishing links like phanton.app or phantonn.app or more.
Be aware and avoid these pitfalls, never press Google Ads results.
Instead, look at the search results and always check the URL of the site which you are visiting.
