<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>BitMEX Research has detected an ongoing Bitcoin scam targeting old wallets with large balances through tiny 'dust' transactions.</li><li>The scam involves sending OP_RETURN messages directing owners to a fake website called 'Salomon Brothers' claiming possession of the wallets.</li><li>Investigators warn against engaging with the scam, advising holders to move funds to new wallets and not provide personal information through the website.</li><li>The scam coincides with a rise in coordinated activity involving Bitcoin transactions from old wallets, highlighting the need for caution and vigilance in the cryptocurrency space.</li></ul>

New Bitcoin Scam Unfolds: Old Wallets, Fake Lawyers

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