Model Suffers Armed Heist for Cryptocurrency Haul on OnlyFans
March 2 Wrench Attack:
Getting robbed at gunpoint ain't cool, yet that's what happened to famous OnlyFans model Kaitlyn Siragusa, aka Amouranth. The unlucky event occurred in her own crib. The criminals stormed in, demanding access to her digital assets.
March 3, Revealing the Robbers:
Just a day later, Amouranth shared a video, suspected to be from a security camera, zooming in on the intruders chasing her into another part of her house. A few seconds after, three gunshots ring out, prompting the robbers to take off. Amouranth claimed she pumped one of the intruders.
Connector Cryoto Wrench Crimes:
This incident seems to tie in with the rising trend of what Insiders call "crypto wrench crimes." These heists involve putting pressure on victims, using physical threats, to force crypto transfers.
In 2024, our pal Dr. Anon, a contributor for Cointelegraph, shed some light on the situation. He pointed out that these crimes are usually carried out by coordinated, professional groups. To lower the risk, he suggests keeping a "decoy" wallet loaded with a small amount of crypto.
Past Cases:
Looking back, a foreign national met an ugly end in Kyiv, back in July 2024, during an attempt to steal his cryptocurrency worth over $170,000. In a dramatic turn of events, unknown assailants kidnapped Ledger co-founder David Balland and his spouse in January 2021, setting a hefty €10 million ransom in crypto.
Formidable Foes:
These wrench attacks are yet another hurdle as crypto becomes more mainstream. Often, victims are those who've flaunted their crypto funds or been identified as wealthy. To evade being surprised by these attackers, security experts suggest minimizing public exposure, beefing up home security, mastering operational security, and preparing for emergencies. If you suspect any suspicious activity, don't hold back—contact local law enforcement, and stay vigilant of crime warnings as digital asset protection becomes more vital.
- In the realm of finance and technology, the rising trend of "crypto wrench crimes" has become a significant concern, particularly for those general-news, given the increasing incidents of physical threats forcing crypto transfers.
- As digital asset protection becomes more crucial in the face of crime-and-justice issues like "crypto wrench crimes," security experts advise safeguarding crypto funds by minimizing public exposure, fortifying home security, mastering operational security, preparing for emergencies, and promptly reporting any suspicious activities to local law enforcement.
