ZachXBT Recovers $275K for Elderly Crypto Scam Victim
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On April 20, 2024, ZachXBT announced he helped recover $275K for an elderly U.S. victim scammed by Indian call center fraudsters posing as Coinbase support. The funds, a large chunk of the victim's life savings, were seized and set to be returned after months of on-chain sleuthing. CT hailed ZachXBT as a hero, with many pointing out the rampant issue of fake support scams targeting vulnerable users. This recovery added to his legend as the community's top detective.