The influencer with terminal cancer loses $ 155,000 in live scam

Lactto Rava “Rastaland” Plavnieks26, which had raised funds for the treatment of the rare cancer of internships 4, suffered a great financial loss after having lowered a harmful game on the Steam platform. During a broadcast on Sunday, the Creator lost more than $ 31,000 (about $ 165,000) in cryptocurrencies. Two days earlier, he had created the token “Help me to beat cancer (cancer)” In Blockchain Solana, with the aim of financing part of the medical expenses.

The criminal action took place when a viewer suggested to test the game Blaster BlockPresumably verified in the valve shop. Once the program has been opened, all the resources obtained from negotiating commissions – for a total of $ 31,189 – disappeared from the digital streaming portfolio. The desperate reaction was broadcast live: “I can’t breathe, I can’t think, I’m completely lost for what will happen”Plavnieks wrote on Network X, claiming to be blamed for the accident.

Mobilization and criticism of digital security

The fraud has attracted the attention of experts in the sector. The investigator Zachxbt He said the same game has already caused losses of over $ 150,000 to other users and has criticized the valve for allowing the presence of the title in his shop. The group VX-Underground He reported that at least 400 computers were infected with the harmful program. Independent researchers try to negotiate with hackers to recover part of the values. “We can put the differences aside and use our skills for the common good”said the analyst 1989 to the Decrypt portal.

Despite the initial promises, the criminals have not indicated any intention of returning the funds. On the other hand, the Crypto community joined: Token Cancer fired 3,000%, reaching $ 2.5 million and influencers as how as Alex Becker They made donations, completely covering the lost amount. “Thank you all from the bottom of my heart”Plavnieks published, promising to return to the broadcasts soon.

ICYMI: The Latvian streamer Rava “Rastalaland” Plavnieks, which is Battlet Stage-4’s sarcoma, made its attached portfolio of $ 31k in Sol collected for treatment after performing a steam game “Blockters” which was malware.

The funds arrived through his https://t.co/ukbcbnvcuz token $ Cancer Destined to pay … pic.twitter.com/belfrwtkv5

– Folva (@refolva) 23 September 2025

Source: Terra