Reported As Possible Scam
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Type of Scam: Cryptocurrency/Phishing
Receiving Address:
Ethereum:
0xf824ffae95919a985787ac7013928da20c8783e1 
Details: Simple-vrbo-xw.com may be involved in a scam by impersonating the legitimate vacation rental service VRBO, soliciting Ethereum transfers to the provided address. This site uses a deceptive URL that mimics the VRBO brand to trick users into believing they are dealing with the legitimate service, which is a common tactic in phishing scams.
Be very cautious when interacting with sites that mimic well-known brands but have suspicious URLs or are hosted on uncommon domains. Verify the authenticity of such websites through secure, verified channels, and avoid making payments outside recognized payment systems, especially in cryptocurrency. If in doubt, use well-known rental platforms directly and avoid following links from unsolicited emails or messages. Always verify the legitimacy of a website and its payment requests through reliable sources before engaging.
We’ve received a complaint about a sophisticated scam from the website “simple-vrbo-xw.com.” Victims are lured with the promise of payment for completing tasks but are instead trapped in a cycle of payments and false debt. Please be cautious with any platform that requires payment to complete work tasks, as this is a common red flag for fraudulent schemes.
Key details for OSINT investigators and potential victims:
- Scam Type: Fake company promising payment for task completion.
- Scam Mechanism: Requires an initial deposit to complete tasks, then fabricates a negative balance to coerce further payments.
- Reported Website:
https://www.simple-vrbo-xw.com/en/home– Verify the site’s authenticity before any engagement. - Customer Service Contact: WhatsApp number +1 (437) 266-8377.
- Cryptocurrency Involved: Ether/ERC20 Token.
- Transaction Hash: 0xe29d296db6934fdc5fcaa5578d39ffef79ebcdced810d0a193070de4781ff529 (Use this hash to trace the transaction on the Ethereum blockchain).
- Receiving Address: 0xf824ffae95919a985787ac7013928da20c8783e1 (This address is linked to the scam; avoid any transactions).
If you’ve been affected by this or similar scams, please share your experience to help warn others. Always conduct thorough research and due diligence before engaging in any online financial activity.