SIMSwapScam

💥At just 15, he stole $24 million in crypto. He spent it on escorts, nightclubs, and a $100K Rolex. Then the FBI came knocking.

This is the wildest SIM swap scam you’ve never heard of.

Crypto investor Michael Turpin had just left a conference when a group of teens—led by 15-year-old Ellis Pinsky—hijacked his phone number. They bribed telecom workers, and Ellis used scripts on a Skype call to scrape Turpin’s digital life—emails, cloud files, everything—hunting for wallet keys.

Then came the big prize:
$900M in $ETH, but it was locked. So they kept digging, and found $24M in BTC. Within hours, Turpin checked his accounts—his biggest wallet was safe, but $24M was gone.

It became the largest individual SIM swap ever recorded.

Suddenly, Ellis was rich. He bought a Rolex and hid it under his bed. But the chaos started quickly. One teammate ran off with $1.5M. Another talked about hiring a hitman.

Ellis’s story began early—growing up in a small NYC apartment, getting his first Xbox at 13, joining hacker forums, and learning SQL injection. By 15, he was into SIM swapping, gaining power by convincing telecom reps to transfer someone’s number to his SIM, giving him access to texts, 2FA codes, and wallets.

But his ex-partner, Truglia, couldn't keep quiet, tweeting things like, “Stole $24M. Still can’t keep a friend.” His careless mistakes led to a fast downfall—he used his real name on Coinbase, and the FBI swooped in. Truglia went to prison.

Ellis, underage, returned most of the money and faced no charges. But Turpin sued him for $22M. Then masked gunmen broke into Ellis’s house.

Today, Ellis studies philosophy and computer science at NYU, aiming to build startups, repay his debt, and leave the chaos behind.

By 15, he had:
– 562 BTC
– Telecom insiders
– A lawsuit
– A hit on his life
And no idea what would come next.

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🚨💥 Beware the SIM-Swap Scam! 💥🚨

Ever wondered what would happen if someone could steal your phone number? Well, it's not just about prank calls! 😱

SIM-Swap Scams are on the rise, and they’re targeting your two-factor authentication to gain access to your cryptocurrency accounts. Here’s how it works:

🔓 A hacker convinces your phone carrier to swap your SIM to a new device (without you knowing!).
📱 Once they've got control, they intercept your 2FA codes, giving them access to your accounts—crypto and beyond! 🤑💰

🚫 How to protect yourself:

Use authenticator apps or hardware wallets instead of relying on text-based 2FA.
Set up a PIN or password with your phone carrier to lock down your account.
Be cautious with suspicious links, phone calls, or messages! 👀
Don’t let hackers hijack your digits! Stay one step ahead and keep your crypto safe! 🔐💸

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