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DeFiLlama exposes scam app by deliberately letting it drain a wallet

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DeFiLlama deliberately allowed fake app to drain wallet to force Apple removal

DeFiLlama founder 0xngmi downloaded a fake DeFiLlama app from Apple's App Store, funded a wallet, and let the scam app steal the funds as proof of the scam. Apple removed the fake listing days later after months of inaction on reports.

Aug 15, 2026·4 sourcesCrypto hacksDeFi
DeFiLlama deliberately allowed fake app to drain wallet to force Apple removal
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