Fake Uber Ride Turns Nightmare: Tourist Drugged, Loses $123K in Crypto Heist
Another day, another crypto horror story—this time with a side of sedation. A US tourist learned the hard way that not all rideshares lead to happy destinations.
How it went down: Scammers swapped the ’U’ in Uber for ’unconscious,’ drugging their mark before draining six figures worth of digital assets. Classic case of ’sleep now, regret later.’
The bitter pill? This heist proves even decentralized finance can’t bypass good old-fashioned human gullibility. Maybe that ’not your keys, not your crypto’ mantra needs a corollary: ’not your verified driver, not your ride.’
Bonus cynicism: At least traditional banks let you lose money the old-fashioned way—through fees and inflation.
Rising Cases of Crypto Theft
Cline’s ordeal is among a growing number of crypto theft crimes reported in recent weeks. Just last week, armed attackers in Paris allegedly attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, CEO and co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Paymium.
Surveillance footage from the incident shows three masked individuals exiting a van and attempting to forcibly abduct Noizat’s daughter and her child. The woman’s partner, who stepped in to stop the attack, was reportedly assaulted during the altercation.
Earlier that same week, a separate kidnapping case emerged in Florida involving three teenagers accused of abducting a man at gunpoint. The incident reportedly took place after a cryptocurrency event in Las Vegas. Authorities alleged the suspects stole digital assets worth around $4 million, including various cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Although the alleged abduction occurred in November, the details have only recently surfaced. Court filings reveal that the victim reported to police that he was held at gunpoint by three young men, who then forced him into a vehicle. He was allegedly driven to a secluded desert area, where the suspects stole digital assets valued in the millions.
The recent surge in crypto theft crimes and criminal activity has raised alarm within the digital asset community, particularly among high-profile investors and industry figures. These incidents—which range from elaborate scams to physical abductions—have become increasingly common in recent months, emphasizing growing concerns about the risks facing individuals with significant exposure or visibility in the crypto space.
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Michaela has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the shiba inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
