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.