‘Fake Letters’ Targeting Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Users, Physical Phishing Scams Emerge

2026/02/17 09:09 (Updated 2026/02/17 13:00)
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‘Fake Letters’ Targeting Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Users, Physical Phishing Scams Emerge

A New Type of Scam Emerges

According to cybersecurity experts, a new form of phishing scam targeting users of major cryptocurrency hardware wallets Trezor and Ledger has been detected. These scams involve physical mail (direct mail) that mimics official communications being sent directly to users' homes. The fake documents claim that a 'mandatory authentication check' is required to ensure the device's security. Specifically, a recent deadline such as February 15, 2026, is set, and users are warned that failure to comply will result in restricted device functionality, urging them to scan a QR code...

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