{"id":1814,"date":"2026-05-11T21:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unionspace.co.th\/doing-business-living-bangkok\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:09:10","slug":"the-tethre-trap-a-new-usdt-crypto-scam-you-need-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unionspace.co.th\/doing-business-living-bangkok\/the-tethre-trap-a-new-usdt-crypto-scam-you-need-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"The “Tethre” Trap: A New USDT Crypto Scam You Need to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you run a business that accepts cryptocurrency, you\u2019re likely familiar with Tether (USDT)<\/strong>. It\u2019s the gold standard for stablecoins. However, scammers have found a clever way to exploit its popularity using a “look-alike” token called Tethre<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Here is how the scam works and how one business nearly lost thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Scam Unfolds: The 4-Step Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. The “Company Policy” Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The scammer approaches a service provider (a freelancer, agency, or consultant) and agrees to a contract. They insist on paying in crypto but claim their company only<\/strong> uses the TON Network<\/strong> for security reasons. They then recommend a specific wallet, like OKX<\/strong>, to receive the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Kickback Hook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To build rapport and greed, the scammer says they have “inflated” the invoice by $1,000 and asks for a kickback once the payment is made. This creates a sense of a “closed-loop” deal where you feel you are gaining extra profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The “Ghost” Transaction (The Magic Trick)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the most dangerous part of the scam. The scammer sends a test amount of USDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n