TLDR
Counterfeit Ledger Nano S+ sold via Amazon 3P/AliExpress/eBay. Device looks identical but contains ESP32 S3 chip (not ST33 secure element) with WiFi/BT antenna. Bundled QR code redirects to fake 'Ledger Live' that captures seed. April 2024...
How it works
Counterfeit Ledger Nano S+ sold via Amazon 3P/AliExpress/eBay. Device looks identical but contains ESP32 S3 chip (not ST33 secure element) with WiFi/BT antenna. Bundled QR code redirects to fake 'Ledger Live' that captures seed. April 2024...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.
- 2Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.
- 3If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Source
Ledger-Security
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.ledger.com/academy/topics/crypto/how-to-securely-buy-your-ledger-from-amazon-and-retailersFAQ
Is Fake Ledger hardware wallet — supply chain attack a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.; Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.; If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.