Sanctions on Alleged Cybercrime Infrastructure Provider
Howdy partners, lemme tell ya 'bout a showdown takin' place in the wild world of cyber space. The U.S. has just slapped sanctions on a varmint outfit goin' by the name FUNNULL, said to be aidin' rascals in crypto bamboozlin'. These here scams have roped in $200 million greenbacks from folks all across the plains of America.
Rope in Them Crypto Scams
The Treasury's outfit made a holler 'bout this, reckonin' FUNNULL's tied up with a slew of shady cryptocurrency traps that's been dragged to the authorities' attention. Seems like each poor soul swindled done lost an average of $150,000. Winsome trickster varmints use "pig butchering" cons, ropin' folks into fake romances to fill their saddlebags with fake crypto ventures.
Roundup of Company and Individual Ties
Over yonder in the Philippines, you bet FUNNULL’s helm is manned by Liu Lizhi, a Chinese fella who's also findin' himself in hot water. Folks say FUNNULL's buildin' websites and dealin' web design tools so slick, them crooks seem like they're wearin' the Sunday best of genuine brands, always stayin' one step ahead of the lawmen tryin' to shut 'em down.
Ridin’ on the Supply Chain Accusations
Accusations point to FUNNULL meddlin' with a code repository that honest web developers use. Ain't right, cuttin' it with bad code and steerin' folks from honest-to-goodness sites to shady scam and gamblin' dens run by outlaw gangs.
Shinesticks said last year FUNNULL took a stab at a supply chain stick-up, utilizin' websites with certain codes to lead users straight into the lair of malicious gamblin' websites.
Reactions and Puttin’ Boots on Future Actions
A trusty security sleuth tipped their hat to officials for backin' up their claims 'bout FUNNULL’s crooked operations, callin’ for more lasso work to round up these global outlaws datin' to hoodwink honest citizens of the good ol’ U.S. of A.
Folks reckon it's mighty crucial to hold these international troublemakers responsible, exposin' their devious cohorts as the first shot in the fight to rid the world of these scalawags.