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Type of Scam: Cryptocurrency/Phishing
Receiving Address:
Bitcoin: bc1qgka4cs4qatz38nfnme5dssk3vnlvc7symrx77r
Details: Be cautious of any communications through Telegram (often accessed via an app, not Telegram.com) or similar platforms that request you to send Bitcoin to the provided address. While Telegram itself is a widely used messaging app, it does not involve direct requests for cryptocurrency transactions. Such requests are likely part of a phishing scam or fraudulent activity aiming to exploit users.
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URL of Scam: Telegram.com
Cryptocurrency Wallet Address
- Ethereum Wallet Address: 0x5356Be810423190ee0439C32023d225473c5828a
Amount Lost: Approximately $2,550 (includes two reported cases: $1,800 and $750)
Description: Telegram.com has been reported for fraudulent activities involving part-time job scams. Victims are contacted and offered unrealistic job opportunities, requiring upfront payments for job confirmation or related expenses. In reality, no jobs are provided, and victims lose their funds. Two users reported losses totaling $2,550 through this scam.
Open-Source Intelligence Analysis: Investigative Report on Telegram.com
Current Website: Telegram.com is primarily known as a legitimate website associated with Gannett Media Corp. However, scammers appear to be misusing the name or platform to conduct fraudulent activities, specifically targeting users with fake job offers.
Domain and Hosting Information
- Domain: telegram.com
- Registrar: GoDaddy Corporate Domains, LLC
- Registered On: 1995-07-26
- Expires On: 2025-07-25
- Updated On: 2024-06-24
- Status: clientTransferProhibited
- Registrant Contact
- Organization: Gannett Media Corp
- State: New York (NY)
- Country: United States (US)
Reported Issues
- Victims are offered part-time jobs requiring upfront payments.
- Funds transferred to the Ethereum wallet address are unrecoverable.
- Scammers misuse the Telegram.com domain or platform to appear credible.
Key Recommendations for Users
- Avoid Engagement: Refrain from responding to unsolicited job offers or transferring funds to individuals claiming to represent Telegram.com or related platforms.
- Report the Scam: File a report with local authorities, Ethereum fraud monitoring platforms, and Telegram.com’s support team. Include all relevant details, such as wallet addresses and communications.
- Raise Awareness: Share this information widely to warn others about the risks of engaging with fake job offers.
Conclusion
The misuse of Telegram.com’s platform for fake part-time job scams highlights the importance of verifying the authenticity of online job offers. Immediate investigation and action are required to trace and shut down the associated fraudulent operations. Public education campaigns are crucial to help individuals recognize and avoid scams promising unrealistic job opportunities.
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