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Timestamps
00:00 Imagine losing $908K
00:25 Shocking $908K scam headline
00:49 Diving into on-chain detective work
01:14 Ticking time bomb in your wallet
02:05 April 2024 phishing airdrop
02:34 What is ERC-20 token approval?
03:41 Unlimited approval risk explained
04:15 Pink Drainer.eth scammer reveal
05:08 Scammer’s 15-month patience tactic
06:15 $762K USDC deposit into trap
10:29 458-day crypto heist strike
12:20 Mandatory financial disclaimer
14:34 Using Etherscan Token Approval Checker
18:51 Free crypto security Discord invite
24:35