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Type of Scam: Investment Scam
URL of Scam: forexdesktrade.com
Cryptocurrency Address: 1hhjBFhZognYTwWqvEfyG3SaHSA8L8RZY
Amount Loss: $1,278Victim Description: The victim was lured to invest in a scheme promoted through TikTok by someone impersonating as Professor Tonya Evans. Initial small investments in cryptocurrency on forexdesktrade.com showed promising returns, leading to further investments to capitalize on a promotional offer promising even higher returns. Each phase required additional payments for fees to release profits, culminating in a request for a substantial transfer fee, which led to the realization of the scam.
Open-Source Intelligence Analysis: Investigative Report on Fraudulent Activities at forexdesktrade.com
Current Website:
The website forexdesktrade.com has been identified as a fraudulent investment platform, using deceitful promises of high returns on cryptocurrency investments to extract multiple fees from victims.Domain and Hosting Information:
Registrar: OwnRegistrar, Inc.
Registered On: 2023-02-22
Expires On: 2025-02-23
Updated On: 2024-02-22
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Nameservers:ns5.doveserver.com
ns6.doveserver.com
Technical Analysis and Legal Action Recommendations:Domain Registrar: OwnRegistrar, Inc.Action Recommended: Secure detailed registration and ownership details to trace the identities behind the website.
Nameservers: Managed by doveserver.comAction Recommended: Obtain DNS logs and network configurations to investigate the site’s internet traffic and related malicious activities.Critical Observations:
The use of lesser-known DNS services and the pattern of demanding incremental fees under the guise of accessing greater returns are typical indicators of a Ponzi or pyramid scheme. The domain’s two-year lifespan aligns with tactics often employed by fraudsters to establish a window of operation long enough to scam multiple victims but short enough to evade early detection.Conclusion:
The fraudulent operations through forexdesktrade.com demonstrate a sophisticated approach to exploiting victims under the pretense of investment growth and profit release. Immediate and comprehensive legal actions, including subpoenas for domain registration details and DNS activities, are crucial. These steps will help dismantle the fraudulent infrastructure and could assist in efforts to recover the victim’s financial losses. Moreover, public awareness and education on such investment scams are necessary to prevent future victimization.
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We want to warn you about a scam involving the website forexdesktrade.com and someone claiming to be “Professor Tonya Evans.” The scammer used TikTok to reach out, offering investment opportunities with promises of high returns. They first asked for small cryptocurrency investments, claiming it was a low-risk way to start. Then, they introduced fake promotions, asking for more money to access more significant profits.
The scam didn’t stop there. They demanded fees to release the supposed profits, convert Bitcoin to USD, and cover other fabricated costs. These requests happened over multiple transactions, about ten before the scammer asked for a final $1,200 as a “transfer fee.” At that point, it became clear that the entire setup was a fraud.
We investigated this case and traced the transactions to understand how the scam operated. CNC Intelligence helped analyze the data and provided detailed reports.
This case shows how scammers build trust through false account growth and fabricated fees. They use convincing tactics to extract as much money as possible. If you see similar schemes or recognize the name “Professor Tonya Evans,” it’s likely a scam. Stay alert, and don’t send money to sites like forexdesktrade.com. Protect yourself by verifying investment opportunities and refusing to pay upfront fees.
Based on everything we’ve uncovered, there’s no doubt this is a scam. If you’ve encountered this or need help with a similar case, don’t hesitate to contact professionals like CNC Intelligence for support. Remember, the more you know, the safer you are.
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