haroldmason, haroldmason@lemmy.world

Custom USDT tokens are now being hawked through some Telegram accounts, such as this one https://t.me/blockzenn. Originally created for legitimate testing, they are increasingly being misused on cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and are being swapped for fiat currency. These tokens appear fully legitimate on the blockchain and can be obtained cheaply, posing a critical security concern within the crypto ecosystem. Below is a screenshot of the custom USDT I purchased for a few USD