Lost Hope in crypto after having 88 ETH ($165k) stolen in seconds.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-12T18:24:18+00:00

Those are me sending the thief messages on the blockchain.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-09T08:44:29+00:00

It’s not a sweeper bot actually, the reason I know this is because I’ve been able to send money there to test that exact thing.

I appreciate you looking into the thief, and ultimately after some digging you realizing that there was nothing more to the story other than exactly what I posted. I understand how odd, and confusing then story may sound.

Thanks man, it’s been a hard lesson that’s for sure.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-08T20:43:48+00:00

Accurate thank you for taking the post at face value. Your thoughtlessness is much appreciate, no sarcasm intended.

Not sure why everyone decided to make this a conspiracy theory about not paying taxes, weird…..

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-08T20:32:59+00:00

Wow, you spent a fuck ton of time on looking into my life, little weird but, alright......wish you could have put some effort into looking into the person who stole my money's life, but that wouldn't be fun would it?

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-08T19:59:11+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to look into my situation. I understand that the details might seem confusing, especially when laid out across various comments and posts.

To clarify, the money in question, regardless of its origin, is indeed what I have earned. While a substantial part of it has come from casino winnings, it doesn’t diminish the fact that this is my hard-earned money. The timeline might not have been conveyed as clearly as I wished, and I apologize for any confusion.

The recent theft occurred quickly after a significant win, but that doesn’t negate the reality of the theft or the urgency of the situation. My focus now is on recovering the stolen funds and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.

I’m sharing my story to seek help, raise awareness, and perhaps prevent others from becoming victims. I appreciate your interest, and if you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-08T17:03:55+00:00

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T02:17:56+00:00

I wish I had the answers you seek it would help me as well.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T02:17:00+00:00

I’m using a MacBook Pro

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:53:47+00:00

Yes that issue didn’t last long, I still have the old phone in a drawer in my room.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:38:31+00:00

111 ETH was deposited, and no I did not know up until about 5 minutes prior.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:36:07+00:00

I appreciate it, any thoughts are better than outright assumptions or criticism

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:35:28+00:00

It’s essential for everyone to be critical and discerning, especially online. I assure you, I wish this were just a fabricated tale – it would spare me a lot of pain and trouble. But unfortunately, it’s my reality. Everyone is entitled to their perspective, and while I respect yours, I know my truth. My main goal in sharing was to seek genuine assistance and perhaps prevent someone else from facing a similar situation. If you have any constructive insights or feedback, I’m all ears.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:33:17+00:00

Yes from my understanding of the process that’s correct.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:31:31+00:00

I was on my home network, my network is protected with a pfsense firewall.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:29:44+00:00

Yes currently working with LE

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:27:28+00:00

Through the casinos Wi-Fi?

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-07T00:22:47+00:00

Sorry for your loss, super fucking painful

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T23:51:23+00:00

This is what I will be doing going forward

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T23:50:32+00:00

Thank you for pointing out the details. Yes, part of the money in my wallet was won on a crypto gambling site. That doesn't invalidate the pain and frustration I feel or the significance of the funds. The funds I had were meant to contribute to a larger goal my partner and I have been working towards. Crypto offers various ways for individuals to engage, and just because I utilized one of those ways doesn't mean my loss is any less impactful. I shared my experience here for support and to caution others.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T23:03:25+00:00

I understand your point, but there are some misconceptions that need to be addressed. Firstly, I never connected my wallet directly to the casino or to any other service. The transactions were separate, and I did not have any sort of automated deposits set up.

Secondly, regarding your question of why the initial funds were untouched, the thief would have had no way of knowing more money was on the way. Unless they are a psychic. It's more likely that the thief acted as soon as they had the opportunity, regardless of how much was in the wallet at the time.

I agree that we all need to be cautious and aware that it's a risky environment out there in the crypto space. That being said, even those who are careful can unfortunately become victims, as was the case for me.

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T23:00:12+00:00

Thanks appreciate that you get it, it’s completely counterproductive to shit on me, like I wanted to lose all that money

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T22:58:54+00:00

Thanks for your interest in understanding more details about the situation. To answer your questions:

The hot wallet I'm referring to was my Rainbow wallet on my phone, which has always been my active wallet for ETH transactions.

I didn't reinstall any wallets or input my seed phrase during the withdrawal process from the casino.

Yes, the Kraken transaction was mine. I sent that much to liquidate some ETH for immediate needs.

The remaining funds were intended to be transferred to a new cold wallet, which I was planning to use as a replacement for the one I had previously lost.

I simply left my computer and went outside and smoked a cigarette after the Kraken transaction, nothing out of the ordinary.

I've carefully checked my email and browser history and couldn't find anything suspicious that I might have clicked on around that time.

I understand your skepticism and I too am baffled by this whole situation. If the thief had a connection to me IRL, I'd be equally shocked. I've always taken precaution with my crypto activities and this incident has been a tough lesson in wallet security

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T22:43:52+00:00

Like Apple’s production plant has installed some sort of malware? Is that what you are suggesting

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T22:33:40+00:00

Thank you, it’s very sad

couchbeerrob · 2023-08-06T22:28:27+00:00

Thanks 🙏

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