Witty-Season-3914 Double Scam Recovery - Revision history

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	Witty-Season-3914 sent 7,000 ADA to a website which promised that their ~~cardano~~ would be doubled. After initiating the payment from their account within the Crypto.com platform, they immediately regretted their decision and contacted Crypto.com within 10 minutes. They reported that ~~in this situation~~ they received their initial funds back within 45 minutes.		Witty-Season-3914 sent 7,000 Cardano (ADA) to a website which promised that their funds would be doubled. After initiating the payment from their account within the Crypto.com platform, they immediately regretted their decision and contacted Crypto.com within 10 minutes. They reported that they received their initial funds back within 45 minutes.

	== About Witty-Season-3914 ==		== About Witty-Season-3914 ==
	Witty-Season-3914 is a working ~~mother with~~ two children<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/z6gedp/what_streams_of_revenue_do_you_have_and_which/iy21kji/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Own a franchised business that requires 10-20hrs per week" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> from Fort Collins, Colorado<ref name=":2">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref><ref name=":4">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/iuiq0y4/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I live in Foco. It is a franchised business, actual brick and mortar business." - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>. ~~She has~~ a background in oil and gas as a mechanical engineer for over 8 years<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/jlcjibt/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Mechanical engineer, 8 years LWD, offshore and over seas, been a DD for the past 8, all with a top 3 service company and never been layed off. I steer all of the wells for a major operator in house. I am finally seeing opportunity with an operator but it’s been a long road, all about relationships for sure." - Reddit] (Aug 22, 2023)</ref>. ~~She~~ reportedly ~~has~~ a strong financial education background<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/ytzh4a/i_was_curious_about_the_10_essential_things_you/iw72z3x/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I found this by seeking out financial mentors in my early 20’s" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> and ~~has~~ previously ~~run~~ a franchised brick-and-mortar business for 2 years<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/10cp5bm/franchised_business_for_sale/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Looking to sell our franchised Business. 2 years in operation" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>.		Witty-Season-3914 is a working married parent of two children<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/z6gedp/what_streams_of_revenue_do_you_have_and_which/iy21kji/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Own a franchised business that requires 10-20hrs per week" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> from Fort Collins, Colorado<ref name=":2">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref><ref name=":4">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/iuiq0y4/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I live in Foco. It is a franchised business, actual brick and mortar business." - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>. They have a background in oil and gas as a mechanical engineer for over 8 years<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/jlcjibt/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Mechanical engineer, 8 years LWD, offshore and over seas, been a DD for the past 8, all with a top 3 service company and never been layed off. I steer all of the wells for a major operator in house. I am finally seeing opportunity with an operator but it’s been a long road, all about relationships for sure." - Reddit] (Aug 22, 2023)</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230522202628/https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/</ref> and presently works in remote operations on the drilling side<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13ibose/deleted_by_user/jk9x733/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I have to second this. I work in a remote operations on the drilling side, but sit next to all the production guys for a major operator where they monitor the production of their wells. These guys know the tendencies of these wells like their children, it’s kind of amazing." - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref>. They reportedly have a strong financial education background<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/ytzh4a/i_was_curious_about_the_10_essential_things_you/iw72z3x/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I found this by seeking out financial mentors in my early 20’s" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> and previously ran a franchised brick-and-mortar business for 2 years<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/10cp5bm/franchised_business_for_sale/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Looking to sell our franchised Business. 2 years in operation" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> in the area of "fashion trends and social media"<ref name=":5">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221031105940/https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/ Business for sale - Reddit Archive October 31st, 2022 4:59:40 AM MDT] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref> where they wrote off personal expenses against the business as a tax strategy<ref name=":3" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/business/comments/13g4yaa/losing_business_advice_tax_otherwise/jjyiv87/ Witty-Season-3914 - "You could flow through your personal expenses through your business (cell phone, mileage, home office, per diem, etc) and write those off." - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref>. The business reportedly did "roughly 400-500k in sales per year, [was] highly rated on google, and [was] known within the[ir] community"<ref name=":5">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221031105940/https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/ Business for sale - Reddit Archive October 31st, 2022 4:59:40 AM MDT] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref>. They are interested in springboard diving<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/houma/comments/13ptezg/springboard_diving/ Springboard diving - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Thibodaux/comments/13pte9e/spring_board_diving/ Spring board Diving - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref> and used to be interested in rafting<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/funnyvideos/comments/13dh10z/thats_one_way_to_save_a_child/jjox1wk/ Witty-Season3914 - "That’s tough. Hardest part was after every capsize we had to get back on the rafts and keep going. And I do give it to the guides, those dudes were diving in after us with no regard for their own safety. We could have easily been this story. We also had individual rafts with individual guides." - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref> before an unfortunate life threatening incident in Costa Rica<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/funnyvideos/comments/13dh10z/thats_one_way_to_save_a_child/jjl7aps/ Witty-Season3914 - "Almost died rafting in Costa Rica. Worst part is almost watched my wife die, she was holding on to a rock for dear life, after 5 or 6 minutes she left go and i watched her tumble down some rapids. It was during COVID and I don’t think the Ticos were aware of the conditions. Dropped in and it immediately went to shit. Few of our guides got fucked up too. Scariest few hours of my life. Never doing that again." - Reddit] (Jan 18, 2024)</ref>.

	~~TBD~~: ~~Review when~~ Archive.~~org is back online~~<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/https://old.reddit.com/r/~~oilandgasworkers~~/comments/~~13p268g~~/~~your_honest_opinion~~/</ref><ref>https://~~web~~.~~archive~~.~~org~~/~~web~~/~~20230522202628~~/https://old.reddit.com/r/~~oilandgasworkers~~/comments/~~13p268g~~/~~your_honest_opinion~~/</ref>.

	== About Crypto.com ==		== About Crypto.com ==

Azoundria: Another 30 minutes complete. Prevention added and much more research.

2023-08-22T21:06:04Z

Another 30 minutes complete. Prevention added and much more research.

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	Witty-Season-3914 ~~fell for~~ a ~~common scam promising~~ that their cardano would be doubled. After initiating the payment, they immediately regretted their decision and contacted Crypto.com within 10 minutes. They reported in this situation ~~that~~ they received their initial funds back within 45 minutes.		Witty-Season-3914 sent 7,000 ADA to a website which promised that their cardano would be doubled. After initiating the payment from their account within the Crypto.com platform, they immediately regretted their decision and contacted Crypto.com within 10 minutes. They reported that in this situation they received their initial funds back within 45 minutes.

	== About Witty-Season-3914 ==		== About Witty-Season-3914 ==
	Witty-Season-3914 is a working mother with two children<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/z6gedp/what_streams_of_revenue_do_you_have_and_which/iy21kji/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Own a franchised business that requires 10-20hrs per week" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> from Fort Collins, Colorado<ref name=":2">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref><ref name=":4">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/iuiq0y4/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I live in Foco. It is a franchised business, actual brick and mortar business." - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>. She has a strong financial education background<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/ytzh4a/i_was_curious_about_the_10_essential_things_you/iw72z3x/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I found this by seeking out financial mentors in my early 20’s" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> and has run a franchised brick-and-mortar business for 2 years<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/10cp5bm/franchised_business_for_sale/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Looking to sell our franchised Business. 2 years in operation" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>.		Witty-Season-3914 is a working mother with two children<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/z6gedp/what_streams_of_revenue_do_you_have_and_which/iy21kji/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Own a franchised business that requires 10-20hrs per week" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> from Fort Collins, Colorado<ref name=":2">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref><ref name=":4">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/iuiq0y4/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I live in Foco. It is a franchised business, actual brick and mortar business." - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>. She has a background in oil and gas as a mechanical engineer for over 8 years<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/jlcjibt/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Mechanical engineer, 8 years LWD, offshore and over seas, been a DD for the past 8, all with a top 3 service company and never been layed off. I steer all of the wells for a major operator in house. I am finally seeing opportunity with an operator but it’s been a long road, all about relationships for sure." - Reddit] (Aug 22, 2023)</ref>. She reportedly has a strong financial education background<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/ytzh4a/i_was_curious_about_the_10_essential_things_you/iw72z3x/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I found this by seeking out financial mentors in my early 20’s" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> and has previously run a franchised brick-and-mortar business for 2 years<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/10cp5bm/franchised_business_for_sale/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Looking to sell our franchised Business. 2 years in operation" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>.

			TBD: Review when Archive.org is back online<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230522202628/https://old.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/13p268g/your_honest_opinion/</ref>.

	== About Crypto.com ==		== About Crypto.com ==
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	== The Reality ==		== The Reality ==
	There is no service presently known to double invested funds from users.		There is no service presently known to double invested funds from users. Promising to double cryptocurrency sent to a celebrity is a common scam tactic used to trick users into sending their funds to a scammer.

	== What Happened ==		== What Happened ==
	Witty-Season-3914 reports that they initiated a transaction for 7,000 ADA to a scam address, and immediately ~~noticed their mistake~~. They were able to contact the support on ~~their~~ Crypto.com exchange ~~and get back~~ their funds within 45 minutes.		Witty-Season-3914 reports that they initiated a transaction for 7,000 ADA to a scam address, and immediately had doubts. They were able to contact the support on the Crypto.com exchange which resulted in the return of their funds within 45 minutes.
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	"it was a sick feeling."		"it was a sick feeling."

	"i tried calling and it referred me to the app chat."</blockquote>Based on the analysis of the situation, it seems ~~most likely~~ that the payment had either been flagged by Crypto.com's security, or that there was ~~simply~~ a delay on all outgoing withdrawals.		"i tried calling and it referred me to the app[lication] chat."</blockquote>Based on the analysis of the situation, the funds do not appear to have entered the blockchain. It seems reasonable that the payment had either been flagged by Crypto.com's security, or that there was a delay implemented on all outgoing withdrawals.

	== Ultimate Outcome ==		== Ultimate Outcome ==
	Witty-Season-3914 reports a successful recovery of all funds within 45 minutes of their original payment<ref name=":1" />.<blockquote>"i don’t know how they got it back~~, i~~ tried calling and it referred me to the app chat. i was able to get ahold of someone and within 10 minutes it was back in my account. ~~from~~ the time i sent it, to the time i got it back was about 45 minutes."</blockquote>		Witty-Season-3914 reports a successful recovery of all funds within 45 minutes of their original payment<ref name=":1" />.<blockquote>"[I] don’t know how they got it back[. I] tried calling and it referred me to the app[lication] chat. [I] was able to get ahold of someone and within 10 minutes it was back in my account. [F]rom the time [I] sent it, to the time [I] got it back was about 45 minutes."</blockquote>

	== Total Amount Recovered ==		== Total Amount Recovered ==
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	== Ongoing Developments ==		== Ongoing Developments ==
	~~There~~ is nothing remaining to be concluded on this case.		All funds were recovered and there is nothing remaining to be concluded on this case.
	== Individual Prevention Policies ==		== Individual Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Individuals:No Individual Funds Lost}}

			Individuals need to take care and ensure that any offer they receive is from a trusted individual and makes reasonable sense. In this case, the offer of funds being doubled doesn't make financial sense. It would not have taken much digging to determine that this is a common fraud.

	{{Prevention:Individual:Double Check Transactions}}		{{Prevention:Individual:Double Check Transactions}}

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	== Platform Prevention Policies ==		== Platform Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Platforms:No Platform Funds Lost}}

			Wallet providers and exchanges can provide information to users on common scams to help users avoid losing funds. Platforms can work together to set up an industry insurance fund which could compensate victims and assist with fund recovery.

	{{Prevention:Platforms:Cryptocurrency Safety Quiz}}		{{Prevention:Platforms:Cryptocurrency Safety Quiz}}

			{{Prevention:Platforms:Establish Industry Insurance Fund}}

	{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}		{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}

	== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==		== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Regulators:No Funds Were Lost}}

			Regulators can provide more information to users on common scams to help users avoid losing funds. Regulators can work with platforms to set up an industry insurance fund which could compensate victims and assist with fund recovery.

	{{Prevention:Regulators:Cryptocurrency Education Mandate}}		{{Prevention:Regulators:Cryptocurrency Education Mandate}}

			{{Prevention:Regulators:Establish Industry Insurance Fund}}

	{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}		{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}

Azoundria: Adding description to the top of the article. It's now completed.

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	~~This is~~ a ~~global/international case not involving a specific country~~.		Witty-Season-3914 fell for a common scam promising that their cardano would be doubled. After initiating the payment, they immediately regretted their decision and contacted Crypto.com within 10 minutes. They reported in this situation that they received their initial funds back within 45 minutes.

	== About Witty-Season-3914 ==		== About Witty-Season-3914 ==
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	== Platform Prevention Policies ==		== Platform Prevention Policies ==
	{{Prevention:Platforms:~~Placeholder~~}}		{{Prevention:Platforms:Cryptocurrency Safety Quiz}}

	{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}		{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}

	== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==		== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
	{{Prevention:Regulators:~~Placeholder~~}}		{{Prevention:Regulators:Cryptocurrency Education Mandate}}

	{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}		{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}

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	== Immediate Reactions ==		== Immediate Reactions ==
	Witty-Season-3914 reports immediately realizing their failure and contacting ~~crypto~~.com to retrieve their funds<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />.<blockquote>"Sent 7000 ADA to a sketch address that said they would double it… once i sent it i knew I [mess]ed up."		Witty-Season-3914 reports immediately realizing their failure and contacting Crypto.com to retrieve their funds<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />.<blockquote>"Sent 7000 ADA to a sketch address that said they would double it… once i sent it i knew I [mess]ed up."

	"it was a sick feeling."		"it was a sick feeling."
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	There is nothing remaining to be concluded on this case.		There is nothing remaining to be concluded on this case.
	== Individual Prevention Policies ==		== Individual Prevention Policies ==
	{{Prevention:~~Individuals~~:~~Placeholder~~}}		{{Prevention:Individual:Double Check Transactions}}

			{{Prevention:Individual:Question Unrealistic Profit}}

	{{Prevention:Individuals:End}}		{{Prevention:Individuals:End}}

Azoundria: Working further on immediate reactions.

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	== About Crypto.com ==		== About Crypto.com ==

	Crypto.com was founded in 2016<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />. As of November 23rd, 2021, the platform served over 10 million customers worldwide<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" /><ref name="crypto-5924" />.<blockquote>"CRYPTO.COM EXCHANGE. Trade with confidence on the world’s fastest and most secure crypto exchange." "The World’s Fastest Growing Crypto App" "Buy crypto at true cost. Buy and sell 250+ cryptocurrencies with 20+ fiat currencies using bank transfers or your credit/debit card." "Join 10m+ users buying and selling 250+ cryptocurrencies at true cost. Spend with the Crypto.com Visa Card and get up to 8% back. Grow your portfolio by receiving rewards up to 14.5% on your crypto assets."</blockquote>Crypto.com shares a strong brand vision for their platform<ref name="crypto-5925" />.<blockquote>"Powered by cryptocurrency, the future of the internet: Web3 will be more fair and equitable, owned by the builders, creators and users. You." "We believe it is your basic right to control your money, data and identity."</blockquote>Like most platforms, they have a full page on their security policies and procedures<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220105165415/https://crypto.com/security Security - Industry-Leading Security Infrastructure \| Crypto.com] (Mar 13, 2023)</ref>.<blockquote>"Security First. Always." "Our commitment to our customers is built on trust. We believe that security and data privacy are the foundations of achieving mainstream cryptocurrency adoption."</blockquote>Crypto.com had recently been pushing hard into the US market with viral advertising stunts including actor Matt Damon, and a $700 million purchase of the naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Arena<ref>[https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/crypto-com-ceo-admits-hundreds-of-customer-accounts-were-hacked/ Crypto.com CEO admits hundreds of customer accounts were hacked - TechCrunch]</ref>.		Crypto.com was founded in 2016<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />. As of November 23rd, 2021, the platform served over 10 million customers worldwide<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" /><ref name="crypto-5924" />.<blockquote>"CRYPTO.COM EXCHANGE. Trade with confidence on the world’s fastest and most secure crypto exchange." "The World’s Fastest Growing Crypto App" "Buy crypto at true cost. Buy and sell 250+ cryptocurrencies with 20+ fiat currencies using bank transfers or your credit/debit card." "Join 10m+ users buying and selling 250+ cryptocurrencies at true cost. Spend with the Crypto.com Visa Card and get up to 8% back. Grow your portfolio by receiving rewards up to 14.5% on your crypto assets."</blockquote>Crypto.com shares a strong brand vision for their platform<ref name="crypto-5925" />.<blockquote>"Powered by cryptocurrency, the future of the internet: Web3 will be more fair and equitable, owned by the builders, creators and users. You." "We believe it is your basic right to control your money, data and identity."</blockquote>Like most platforms, they have a full page on their security policies and procedures<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220105165415/https://crypto.com/security Security - Industry-Leading Security Infrastructure \| Crypto.com] (Mar 13, 2023)</ref>.<blockquote>"Security First. Always." "Our commitment to our customers is built on trust. We believe that security and data privacy are the foundations of achieving mainstream cryptocurrency adoption."</blockquote>Crypto.com had recently been pushing hard into the US market with viral advertising stunts including actor Matt Damon, and a $700 million purchase of the naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Arena<ref>[https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/crypto-com-ceo-admits-hundreds-of-customer-accounts-were-hacked/ Crypto.com CEO admits hundreds of customer accounts were hacked - TechCrunch]</ref><ref name="formula1-5926" />.

	On November 23rd, 2021, Crypto.com announced their SOC 2 compliance. Jason Lau, Chief Information Security Officer of Crypto.com, made a statement at the time<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />.<blockquote>“Crypto.com is a leader in security and compliance, including our recent SOC 2 announcement, Crypto.com [recently became] the First Cryptocurrency Platform to Achieve SOC 2 Compliance, ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI:DSS 3.2.1 (Level 1), and Highest “Adaptive” maturity levels for the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Privacy Framework." Crypto.com "successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Audit, conducted by globally recognized audit and consulting firm Deloitte, which affirms that Crypto.com’s information security practices, policies, procedures, and operations meet the SOC 2 standards for security, availability, confidentiality and privacy."</blockquote>		On November 23rd, 2021, Crypto.com announced their SOC 2 compliance. Jason Lau, Chief Information Security Officer of Crypto.com, made a statement at the time<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />.<blockquote>“Crypto.com is a leader in security and compliance, including our recent SOC 2 announcement, Crypto.com [recently became] the First Cryptocurrency Platform to Achieve SOC 2 Compliance, ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI:DSS 3.2.1 (Level 1), and Highest “Adaptive” maturity levels for the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Privacy Framework." Crypto.com "successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Audit, conducted by globally recognized audit and consulting firm Deloitte, which affirms that Crypto.com’s information security practices, policies, procedures, and operations meet the SOC 2 standards for security, availability, confidentiality and privacy."</blockquote>
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	== What Happened ==		== What Happened ==
	Witty-Season-3914 reports that they ~~sent~~ a transaction for 7,000 ADA to a scam address, and immediately noticed their mistake. They were able to contact the support on their Crypto.com exchange and get back their funds within 45 minutes.		Witty-Season-3914 reports that they initiated a transaction for 7,000 ADA to a scam address, and immediately noticed their mistake. They were able to contact the support on their Crypto.com exchange and get back their funds within 45 minutes.
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	"it was a sick feeling."		"it was a sick feeling."

	"i tried calling and it referred me to the app chat."</blockquote>		"i tried calling and it referred me to the app chat."</blockquote>Based on the analysis of the situation, it seems most likely that the payment had either been flagged by Crypto.com's security, or that there was simply a delay on all outgoing withdrawals.

	== Ultimate Outcome ==		== Ultimate Outcome ==

Azoundria: Added the About Crypto.com section to Witty-Season-3914 case study and Crypto.com Withdrawal case study.

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 == About Crypto.com ==
-"Founded in 2016, Crypto.com today serves over 10 million customers with the world’s fastest growing crypto app, along with the Crypto.com Exchange and Crypto.com DeFi Wallet."
+Crypto.com was founded in 2016<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />. As of November 23rd, 2021, the platform served over 10 million customers worldwide<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" /><ref name="crypto-5924" />.<blockquote>"CRYPTO.COM EXCHANGE. Trade with confidence on the world’s fastest and most secure crypto exchange." "The World’s Fastest Growing Crypto App" "Buy crypto at true cost. Buy and sell 250+ cryptocurrencies with 20+ fiat currencies using bank transfers or your credit/debit card." "Join 10m+ users buying and selling 250+ cryptocurrencies at true cost. Spend with the Crypto.com Visa Card and get up to 8% back. Grow your portfolio by receiving rewards up to 14.5% on your crypto assets."</blockquote>Crypto.com shares a strong brand vision for their platform<ref name="crypto-5925" />.<blockquote>"Powered by cryptocurrency, the future of the internet: Web3 will be more fair and equitable, owned by the builders, creators and users. You." "We believe it is your basic right to control your money, data and identity."</blockquote>Like most platforms, they have a full page on their security policies and procedures<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220105165415/https://crypto.com/security Security - Industry-Leading Security Infrastructure | Crypto.com] (Mar 13, 2023)</ref>.<blockquote>"Security First. Always." "Our commitment to our customers is built on trust. We believe that security and data privacy are the foundations of achieving mainstream cryptocurrency adoption."</blockquote>Crypto.com had recently been pushing hard into the US market with viral advertising stunts including actor Matt Damon, and a $700 million purchase of the naming rights  to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Arena<ref>[https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/crypto-com-ceo-admits-hundreds-of-customer-accounts-were-hacked/ Crypto.com CEO admits hundreds of customer accounts were hacked - TechCrunch]</ref>.
-"CRYPTO.COM EXCHANGE. Trade with confidence on the world’s fastest and most secure crypto exchange." "The World’s Fastest Growing Crypto App" "Buy crypto at true cost. Buy and sell 250+ cryptocurrencies with 20+ fiat currencies using bank transfers or your credit/debit card." "Join 10m+ users buying and selling 250+ cryptocurrencies at true cost. Spend with the Crypto.com Visa Card and get up to 8% back. Grow your portfolio by receiving rewards up to 14.5% on your crypto assets."
+On November 23rd, 2021, Crypto.com announced their SOC 2 compliance. Jason Lau, Chief Information Security Officer of Crypto.com, made a statement at the time<ref name="cryptoblog-5935" />.<blockquote>“Crypto.com is a leader in security and compliance, including our recent SOC 2 announcement, Crypto.com [recently became] the First Cryptocurrency Platform to Achieve SOC 2 Compliance, ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI:DSS 3.2.1 (Level 1), and Highest “Adaptive” maturity levels for the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Privacy Framework." Crypto.com "successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Audit, conducted by globally recognized audit and consulting firm Deloitte, which affirms that Crypto.com’s information security practices, policies, procedures, and operations meet the SOC 2 standards for security, availability, confidentiality and privacy."</blockquote>
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 == References ==
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-<ref name="crypto-5924">[https://crypto.com/ Crypto.com Homepage] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref>
+<ref name="crypto-5924">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220111051434/https://crypto.com/ Crypto.com Homepage] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref>
+<ref name="crypto-5925">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220111051434/https://crypto.com/about Crypto.com About Page] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref>
 <ref name="formula1-5926">[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announce-crypto-com-as-inaugural-global-partner-of-the-f1-sprint.ozYI9zd0622tZyvroYhcM.html Formula 1 announce Crypto.com as inaugural global partner of the F1 Sprint series | Formula 1] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref>
+<ref name="cryptoblog-5935">[https://web.archive.org/web/20211123193745/https://blog.crypto.com/crypto-com-the-most-secure-application-worldwide-adds-soc-2-compliance/ Crypto.com The Most Secure Crypto Platform Worldwide Adds SOC 2 Compliance] (Jan 23, 2022)</ref>
-<ref name="cryptoblog-5935">[https://blog.crypto.com/crypto-com-the-most-secure-application-worldwide-adds-soc-2-compliance/ Crypto.com The Most Secure Crypto Platform Worldwide Adds SOC 2 Compliance] (Jan 23, 2022)</ref></references>
+</references>

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	<ref name="formula1-5926">[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announce-crypto-com-as-inaugural-global-partner-of-the-f1-sprint.ozYI9zd0622tZyvroYhcM.html Formula 1 announce Crypto.com as inaugural global partner of the F1 Sprint series \| Formula 1] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref></references>		<ref name="formula1-5926">[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announce-crypto-com-as-inaugural-global-partner-of-the-f1-sprint.ozYI9zd0622tZyvroYhcM.html Formula 1 announce Crypto.com as inaugural global partner of the F1 Sprint series \| Formula 1] (Jan 22, 2022)</ref>

			<ref name="cryptoblog-5935">[https://blog.crypto.com/crypto-com-the-most-secure-application-worldwide-adds-soc-2-compliance/ Crypto.com The Most Secure Crypto Platform Worldwide Adds SOC 2 Compliance] (Jan 23, 2022)</ref></references>

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	This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.		This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.

	== About Witty-Season-3914 ==		== About Witty-Season-3914 ==
	Witty-Season-3914 is ~~part of~~ a ~~family of 4~~<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref>.		Witty-Season-3914 is a working mother with two children<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/z6gedp/what_streams_of_revenue_do_you_have_and_which/iy21kji/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Own a franchised business that requires 10-20hrs per week" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> from Fort Collins, Colorado<ref name=":2">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/10i64wt/birthday_dinner/j5d8cre/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Family of 4 had 2 entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 cokes, bottle of wine" - Reddit]"(Mar 10, 2023)</ref><ref name=":4">[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/yi6ty4/business_for_sale/iuiq0y4/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I live in Foco. It is a franchised business, actual brick and mortar business." - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>. She has a strong financial education background<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/Fire/comments/ytzh4a/i_was_curious_about_the_10_essential_things_you/iw72z3x/ Witty-Season-3914 - "I found this by seeking out financial mentors in my early 20’s" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref> and has run a franchised brick-and-mortar business for 2 years<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortCollinsClassified/comments/10cp5bm/franchised_business_for_sale/ Witty-Season-3914 - "Looking to sell our franchised Business. 2 years in operation" - Reddit] (Mar 10, 2023)</ref>.

	== About Crypto.com ==		== About Crypto.com ==

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	== About Witty-Season-3914 ==		== About Witty-Season-3914 ==