Fake #Coinbase
website stole $20 million from crypto users
- 31-year-old Chirag Tomar from India bought CoinbasePro Com
- He cloned Coinbase Pro
- Then he manipulated Google search rankings
- Victims searching “Coinbase Pro” landed on his fake website first.
- Users entered passwords and live 2FA codes without realising.
- His crew accessed real Coinbase accounts and drained wallets instantly.
- The scam reportedly targeted 542 victims across multiple countries.
- Tomar spent the money on Lamborghinis, luxury watches, and Dubai trips.
- The operation collapsed after he landed in Atlanta during 2023.
- US Secret Service agents arrested him directly at the airport.
- Investigators linked him through the same email used for visa applications.
- His search history included “fake coinbase page” and “without OTP.”
- He later pleaded guilty and received five years in federal prison.