A fake application mimicking the popular decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Curve Finance has gained significant traction on the Apple App Store, ranking among the top 100 financial apps on October 26, according to a report from Cointelegraph. Despite multiple users flagging the app as a scam, it remains popular across regions including Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, the United States, and Southeast Asia, putting unsuspecting users at risk.
The fraudulent app, named “Curve defi v3,” was developed by an entity listed as “Tao Duong Van.” It has misled users by replicating the official Curve Finance logo and functionality, creating a convincing imitation of the legitimate platform. The app’s appearance and branding, combined with its ranking on the App Store, have likely contributed to its deceptive success.
Almost all reviewers on the app store rated “Curve defi v3” with one star and left comments identifying it as a “scam” or warning others about a “hacker.” The app’s continued presence and rising popularity indicate that the warnings have not yet deterred potential users.
As of now, Curve Finance has not issued any public statement or warning regarding the fake application. The absence of an official response raises concerns about the potential scale of the scam and the number of users who may have unknowingly downloaded the app.
