Date Reported: October 27, 2023

Victim’s Location: NC, USA- 28739

Scammer’s Information:
– Website: http://vergexs.com

Scam Type: Cryptocurrency

Description: A victim was lured to vergexs.com through a promotional video on TikTok, offering free Bitcoin for using a specific promo code. After creating an account, they were instructed to make a deposit to verify the account, a practice seemingly common on many crypto sites. Following the deposit, they were told their crypto balance exceeded the withdrawal limit for standard accounts, prompting a need for an additional deposit to upgrade to a premium account. Recognizing this as a scam, the victim refrained from making any further deposits but was unable to withdraw their initial deposit of $448.

Dollars Lost: $448

Useful Details for OSINT Investigations:
– Fraudulent Website: vergexs.com
– Promotion Channel: TikTok video promoting vergexs.com
– Scam Mechanism: Requiring deposits for account verification and upgrade to withdraw funds

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