Scam URL: http://vietdating.us

Description of Scam:

In April 2023, a user encountered a man named Duc Hoang Tran on vietdating.us. They matched and began communicating, eventually discussing a visit to Vietnam. Tran, claiming to reside in Hong Kong, convinced the victim to invest $10,000 into a cryptocurrency scheme called Coin Pool, promising profits for a trip to Vietnam. The victim communicated via WhatsApp, using the number +852 4402 8792, and made multiple payments totaling over $260,000 to cover supposed taxes, certification, and verification fees, only to receive nothing.

Key Details for OSINT Investigations:

• Fraudulent Website: vietdating.us
• Scammer’s Name: Duc Hoang Tran
• WhatsApp Number: +852 4402 8792
• Email: tranhoangduc06081980@gmail.com
• Coin Pool Names and IDs: The victim’s ID is not provided for privacy; Duc Hoang Tran’s Coin Pool name is DmuaGF, ID 16074.

Location of Targeted Person: PA, USA – 19082

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