Romance Scams Urging Investment

May 13, 2024, 10 a.m.

Description

The report details an investigation into romance scams that exploit emotional connections to solicit money under the guise of cryptocurrency investments. Perpetrators pose as potential romantic partners or friends to gain trust and eventually introduce victims to fake cryptocurrency exchanges designed to defraud them of funds and personal information. The comprehensive analysis covers the scammers' tactics, from initial social media luring to guiding victims through virtual accounts on bogus platforms to eventually extracting deposits and sensitive data.

Date

Published Created Modified
May 13, 2024, 9:38 a.m. May 13, 2024, 9:38 a.m. May 13, 2024, 10 a.m.

Indicators

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Attack Patterns

TA0005

T1601

T1600

T1609

T1566.003

T1566.002

T1598

T1566.001

T1592