Crypto Con in London: American Traveler Swindled Out of $123K in Elaborate Uber Impersonation Scheme

Another day, another crypto scam—only this time, it’s got a five-star ride-hailing twist. A U.S. tourist in London just got taken for a six-figure joyride by fraudsters posing as Uber support. The kicker? The whole heist unfolded with the slick efficiency of a London cabbie cutting through traffic.

How it went down: The mark—er, victim—handed over $123,000 in crypto after receiving a too-convenient call about ’suspicious activity’ on their account. Classic social engineering, meet decentralized finance. The scammers even provided a fake case number and ’verified’ callback number—because nothing says legitimacy like a scripted panic attack.

Finance world cynicism bonus: At least traditional banks take 3-5 business days to lose your money. Crypto? Instant gratification.