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A devastating scam has been reported involving the fraudulent website gummicubevip.com. The victim lost a total of $10,167 to a cryptocurrency investment scheme where funds were directed to blockchain addresses controlled by the scammers. Additionally, the scam involved demands for further payments under the false pretense that more money was needed to recover the initial loss.
The blockchain addresses tied to this scam include:
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0x72cbe922A6cC6Cc7d1a618E82E61b6C825a02BcE 
–0xCd328ed7c694e1cd6E3Ff0Fe0A55328A1a0028E6
–0x24CfDA701Bb2B188c3c74e803Ff1eB1D7474D3B2 This scam also extended to an unrelated Airbnb matter, further increasing the victim’s financial losses. If approached with investment offers from this website or addresses, do not engage and report them immediately.
A scam involving the fraudulent website Travelexltd.com (and its sub-site Travelexltd.cc) has been reported. The victim was contacted through a “wrong number” ploy, where the scammer built trust before introducing a supposed spot gold trading opportunity. The scam directed the victim to deposit funds in ETH, which were allegedly converted into cash for trading on the unregulated platform.
The victim lost a total of $44,408, including $30,000 in loans, after following the scammer’s instructions. The platform’s “support” team falsely claimed the victim owed an additional $17,000 due to a “blowout,” despite no confirmation of actual trading or proper fund conversion.
The Ethereum addresses linked to the scam are:
–0xd60e6799f09adc7b9185b42941e66c0b701dfbd3
–0x45142d874b38c06a997a879f0562a36ba4b21455
–0x62ca7f59114940ed67636660fb91fde7dddf11e4 If you encounter these URLs or addresses, avoid engaging and report them immediately.
Hi Michael, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve also fallen victim to this scam. The demand for a large deposit to unlock funds is a well-documented tactic used by scammers, and understandably, you’re feeling unsure about what to do next. You can schedule a free consultation with cybersecurity experts for assistance and advice. You can discuss your situation in more detail and get guidance on the next steps for potential recovery and reporting. Stay strong, and remember you’re not alone in this.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Netzeffekt-nl.com. Scammers often use a blend of professional-looking websites, fake job offers, and high-promise schemes to lure victims into depositing more funds. It sounds like their tactic of ‘unlocking’ accounts by demanding additional deposits after reaching a negative balance is especially manipulative.
From the screenshots you shared, we can see how they initially approved small withdrawals (e.g., $130, $179.61, $127.59) to build trust. However, they then turned down larger withdrawal requests, like $20,622.70 and $7,702.70, without providing a reason. This is a common tactic to create a sense of credibility at first, only to later block larger withdrawals and request even more funds to supposedly ‘unlock’ the account.
We also noticed the message from ‘Rachel from Indeed’ offering you a job. Scammers often impersonate trusted platforms like Indeed to add legitimacy to their approach. Offering freelance jobs with promises of easy tasks and high commissions is a tactic to bait people with small gains and then escalate to large deposit demands.
We strongly encourage you to report this scam to your local authorities, the cryptocurrency exchange you used, and financial institutions like your credit union.
Thank you for sharing your experience and warning others about the tactics used by scammers on Netzeffekt-nl.com. The cycle of asking for additional deposits to unlock funds is a common and distressing scheme.
We agree that reporting the scam to your local police, your cryptocurrency exchange, and financial institutions like your credit union is essential.
We hope your story helps alert others to these scams and prompts them to stay vigilant.
On November 15, 2024, we received a heartbreaking report of a scam involving a total loss of approximately $502,053. The victim, a 64-year-old individual, described how they were manipulated into a romantic relationship with a scammer who appeared to be highly knowledgeable about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and smart contracts. The relationship, conducted primarily over WhatsApp with video chats, led the victim to trust the scammer entirely.
The scammer persuaded the victim to set up Crypto.com and Coinbase Wallet accounts and guided them to invest in what was described as a “secure Smart Contract” using USDC. Initially, small investments of $2,500 yielded promising returns, leading the victim to invest $30,000 more. Eventually, the scammer convinced the victim to commit their entire savings, including retirement funds, under the pretense of lucrative returns. As the victim’s money became locked in the contract, they were pressured to keep investing, draining all financial resources, including emergency and daily expenses.
The scammer lived a lavish lifestyle, as shown through photos of private jet travel and extravagant parties, and continued to make excuses and demands until disappearing when the investment supposedly matured. Despite efforts to communicate, including sending iMessages that appear delivered but receive no response, the victim remains devastated and hopeless, having lost their life savings and retirement security.
The blockchain addresses associated with the scam are:
0xf5c17df893a909a1467857a6b271303152c87fb7 , 0xef4489157ba1bc6c361bcf53c7c9cefe636219bc, 0xa33f019e150d2f472f1fc255d96eb11417f142ef, and 0xd8d6db8537a305f73c4dfa8b3cffc9607fa5698b.The scam operated through the website web3.today/#/pool.
The victim has reported the incident to the FBI Cyber Fraud portal but seeks additional advice and support, hoping that this scammer and their associates can be brought to justice.
On November 15, 2024, we received a report about a fraud case involving a loss of $80,000. The victim transferred the funds via wire/bank transfer to the scammer’s account associated with the blockchain address
0xC60232671b18a8bfF0BbE42C61F68ed707e2A7F6 . The fraudulent activity was conducted through the website trustfinancedefi.com, and the last transfer occurred within the past week.The victim has shared critical details to help expose the scam and prevent further incidents.
On November 15, 2024, we received a complaint regarding a substantial cryptocurrency loss totaling $80,000. The victim reported being scammed after transferring funds to multiple blockchain addresses associated with the fraud:
0x731e59aF6DdF14Da25EB13BF1260dB1B37feeDDb , 0x04Af2Cfe8880AFC01594Ce680c30067518BA41a6, 0xE0218db98a88B48c6748b2fafE2af5Fab251B758, 0xCC5965064C1ca754d33e6F1d02983C578aF13342, and 0x538619b93CfD292a02fAF29bee76EA191605B025.The scammers operated through the website redbaxmobile-agency.com.
On November 15, 2024, we received a report from a victim who lost $21,000 to a cryptocurrency scam. The fraud was facilitated through the website
app.canaton.comand involved the blockchain address0x8584876944A517094295244b4C9A496e8e7Ad711 . The victim expressed their significant financial loss and shared this information in hopes of helping others recognize and avoid similar scams.On November 15, 2024, we received a complaint involving a cryptocurrency scam that resulted in a loss of $100,600. The victim explained that the scam was carried out using cryptocurrency, with the last transfer taking place a few months ago. The scammer used the blockchain address
TEQ4BjfDgjHA96FJc28z2H1DBnKLbqJMs2 (TRX) and operated through the website myarbit.com.The victim’s report highlights the significant financial loss they suffered and provides key details that may help identify the perpetrators.
On November 15, 2024, we received a complaint about a blackmail scam that led to a loss of $90,619. The victim reported depositing $9,500 on the website tetherex-marts.com to invest and earn money, which initially showed a significant profit of $127,000. However, when attempting to withdraw funds, the scammers demanded a 20% tax payment. After paying the tax, additional charges were imposed for a premium membership and for bypassing the withdrawal queue. The victim was then informed that their account had a security alert and required even more payments to unfreeze the funds. Despite depositing a total of $81,500, the victim has been unable to withdraw any money and has received no further responses from the scammers.
The blockchain addresses linked to the scam include TLHwhaqEcNZybReSJqC6UZcXTuf45gTVsZ (TRX),
0x7a60BEb9f85Dec8293Dd9D656Dd123C4bcB7FD66 (ETH), and TFJpEixT1zAMBh7S3dmNURTaCV47Na1hPC (TRX). The scam also involved the URL tetherex-marts.com.The victim pleaded for urgent assistance, expressing their distress and the devastating impact of the scam.
On November 15, 2024, we received a complaint from a person who lost $16,342 in an investment scam. The victim was using an app called “fxpro.us” and trading with someone they believed to be legitimate. When attempting to withdraw a large amount of roughly $160,000, the victim received an email with no subject line demanding a tax payment of $19,500 before the transaction could be processed. The email also mentioned a 5% fee if the payment was delayed by three days.
The victim shared their concerns:
Is this a legitimate thing for fxpro.us, or am I getting scammed? I can send screenshots of the email if you need it.
The associated blockchain address used by the scammer is
0x36e1d8D9D700958986322c897B7Fd3e242DC9644 (ETH)The scam also involved the URL: fxpro.com
On November 15, 2024, we received a report about a devastating loss of $1,324,632. The victim was scammed through the website wooxgytr.top. Multiple blockchain addresses were associated with the scam, including:
- 0xfeb375Aa6556576412C916B9e6b0e31654a0Fd8A
- 0xA9ED4BC5CCdB0D88B0657A2f2E7CA91fC4c62bB1
- 0xf7981A8453B1E46bB7702a56EF8F798a14dc402A
The victim stated:
“I have lost $1,324,632 through cryptocurrency scam.”
Hi Hamideh,
Thank you for sharing your experience. It does indeed sound like a classic scam, where initial small gains are used to build trust, only for more significant investments to be demanded with promises of higher returns. Unfortunately, these schemes often trap victims by making further demands once significant amounts are already invested.
If you have any more details to share, feel free to do so, and please proceed with caution if you receive further communication from the scammers.
Stay safe!
Best,
Adam
