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If you’ve come across picotoken.com, be aware that it’s been identified as part of a fraudulent investment scheme targeting cryptocurrency users. Promising high returns on USDC investments, the platform instead directs funds into illicitly controlled wallets. Here’s what our OSINT investigation has uncovered.The domain picotoken.com was registered on June 22, 2010, via Gname.com Pte. Ltd., with its most recent update on April 21, 2024. While the long registration history might inspire confidence, it is currently being exploited for malicious purposes. The registrant is listed as being based in California, USA, though further details are obscured.
Victims have been instructed to transfer USDC to the following Ethereum addresses:
- 0x087e74FE48977776D8f903a33f7E1338F8E9B483
- 0xc7e5C5c96Fd1A6e2D5897C4df2EEb8de4b6f7D0C
- 0xef4ca150624bc916f158ce163bcca9b10d2576ca
- 0x775f46afe672575f3bf7558dcd691857efee711e
- 0x4df2446ef1af7b9b310278acbfed74dc1d76772f
To date, the total confirmed loss amounts to $126,347.00, transferred to these wallets under the false pretense of investment opportunities. The network appears sophisticated, leveraging multiple addresses and obscured ownership to evade detection.
If you have additional information about picotoken.com such as other wallet addresses, communication methods, or associated platforms your input could be critical in piecing together the full extent of this operation. Every detail helps to track the movement of stolen funds and identify the operators behind this scheme.
By sharing knowledge and collaborating, we can disrupt these scams and protect others from falling victim. If you have relevant information, please contribute to this thread.
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Lost $122K to Picotoken.com: What You Need to Know
We want to share an important case to help you avoid falling into the same trap. The scam revolved around Picotoken.com, where scammers used names like Lee Bohl, Eunice Jasper, and Hansom Lee to lure victims. They reached out through WhatsApp and Telegram, using contact numbers like 571-224-3481, 323-287-4064, and 302-444-2832. They even linked two Picotoken profiles to numbers 425-922-0129 and 425-922-2561. Over $122,000 was lost in this scam.
The scammers made big promises. They claimed their “contract trading” system could bring huge profits. First, they gained trust with small, profitable trades. Then they pushed for bigger investments with guarantees to recover any losses. They even created fake investment teams like the “SEAL investment team” to make their schemes look credible. When one trade lost $55,000, they blamed an “incorrect trade” and pressured the victim to invest even more.
CNC Intelligence got involved to help trace the funds. Our investigators worked with law enforcement. The scammers’ tactics were calculated and targeted. Using multiple phone numbers, fake promises, and social engineering, they aimed to extract as much money as possible.
This case reminds us of a key question: Was this ever about investing? Or was it just a sophisticated lie? From the evidence, the answer is clear. This was a well-planned scam. If you or someone you know faces a similar situation, don’t wait. Seek help immediately.
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