Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Location of Targeted Victim: ON, CAN- M3A 2R4

Scammer’s Claimed Location: New York, NY

Contact Information:

• Phone: (716) 775-7597

Type of Scam: Cryptocurrency (involving a mix of romance and business partnership proposals)

Description: This scam involves a sophisticated approach where individuals are lured into a deceptive combination of a love affair and a business partnership. The scam specifically targets users of Crypto.com, promising them trading opportunities with huge profits. However, this is a fraudulent scheme designed to exploit victims financially.

Useful Details for OSINT Investigations:

• The scammer operates under the guise of being located in New York, NY.
• The primary mode of communication has been through a mobile number listed as (716) 775-7597.
• While specific email addresses and websites associated with this scam are currently unknown, the phone number provided can be a significant lead in tracking down the perpetrators.

If you or someone you know has been affected by this or a similar scam, please come forward and share your story. Your experiences can be invaluable in raising awareness and potentially helping others avoid falling victim to similar schemes. Information such as the method of contact, any known email addresses, websites used by the scammer, and transaction details (including receiving addresses) can greatly aid in ongoing OSINT investigations and efforts to track down these fraudsters.

Let’s work together to spread awareness and put an end to such malicious activities. Sharing your experience could provide crucial information needed to help prevent others from becoming victims.