In the virtual world of EVE Online , a huge scam was rotated , as a result of which a scammer took possession of game currency worth $ 170,000. It will probably go unpunished and will be able to freely exchange the stolen currency for real dollars.
The scam began with the founding of the fictitious intergalactic bank Eve Intergalactic Bank, which for four months accepted deposits from gullible citizens, promising good interest. One day, the bank owner disappeared with Isk worth 790 billion, which corresponds to about $ 170 thousand. The fraudster is so sure of his impunity that he even recorded an appeal to deceived depositors on a video camera.
Today, the intergalactic bank scam is the largest in the history of multiplayer games.