Crypto investigator ZachXBT has accused a YouTuber known as Blue or Jack of involvement in multiple crypto scams that have stolen over $1.5 million. Blue allegedly gained a following of over 122,000 subscribers on YouTube before turning to crypto scams in 2021. ZachXBT claims to have linked Blue to the Ethereum ENS address cool-breeze.eth, which was used to purchase the Bored Ape Yacht Club 8668 NFT in October 2022. Blue reportedly boasted about his scams on Discord and made luxurious purchases with the stolen assets.
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YouTuber Blue Allegedly Involved in Crypto Scams Worth Over $1.5 Million, Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT Reveals
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