Imagine buying your criminal tools online – like a one-stop shop for cybercrime! That's exactly what a 31-year-old Aussie bloke did, using a website selling "spoofing services" to create fake IDs and steal over $670,000.

Here's how his scheme went down: he used these phony IDs (complete with real victims' info and his own mugshot) to open accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges. Not exactly the smartest move, considering the rise of "Cybercrime-as-a-Service" has law enforcement on high alert.

His bad luck came courtesy of a victim in New South Wales who reported an unauthorized bank account. This triggered an international investigation dubbed "Operation Stonefish," a joint effort between Australian and UK authorities.

The investigation exposed the website selling these "spoofing services" for a measly $25. It offered a smorgasbord of dodgy tools, from robo-calls to fake one-time pins, all designed to fleece unsuspecting victims.

Thankfully, Operation Stonefish reeled in our not-so-clever crypto crook. He faced a hefty sentence – two years in prison with a 10-month non-parole period. But this case goes beyond one bad apple. It highlights the growing threat of cyber-enabled identity theft and the importance of global cooperation to tackle online crime.

The message is clear: if you're dealing in crypto, be extra vigilant. Educate yourself on how to spot scams and protect your identity. Because online anonymity doesn't mean online invisibility, especially when it comes to Aussie law enforcement!