2025-12-27 01:25:03

Recently, Pakistani law enforcement agencies dismantled a large-scale international fake cryptocurrency investment scam ring in Karachi, involving up to $60 million.

How crazy is this scam network? In a single operation, they seized 37 computers, 40 mobile phones, over 10,000 international SIM cards, and 6 gateway devices used for illegal payments. 22 suspects are in custody, including 8 foreign nationals.

The most alarming aspect is their scam method—they play a long-term social engineering game. They impersonate traders or "insiders" on social media and instant messaging platforms, creating the persona of "industry elites." Then they start诱导 you into seemingly legitimate cryptocurrency and forex trading platforms (which are actually fake), luring you with promises of high returns.

Once your invested amount approaches $5,000, the scammers change their face. They start claiming various fees—taxes, withdrawal fees, account verification fees—continuously draining your pockets. After you make a payment, your account is immediately frozen, and communication is completely cut off—people vanish into thin air.

Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation under multiple provisions of the Electronic Crime Prevention Act and the Penal Code. This case serves as a reminder to everyone, whether new or experienced in the crypto space, to be extremely cautious of strangers' "insider information" and "high return promises." Always verify trading platforms through official channels and don't be fooled by the "professional" face.

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ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 12-27 01:51

This trick is really amazing, turning face at $5,000, disappearing into thin air—that really hit me. The scammer's tactics are so deep, luckily I caught it. 60 million dollars... how many people got shot? Don't chat with strangers about internal news. I now blacklist these kinds of people immediately, learned to be smart. Karachi's network is so big, cross-border scams are really hard to prevent. My friend almost got baited. No way, that's just how the crypto world is. You have to keep your eyes open. Verifying through official channels is worth hearing a hundred times. 10,000 SIM cards, this team is organized like a company—too professional, which makes it even more terrifying. As soon as I hear promises of high returns, I reflexively leave the group. I've been educated about this so many times. It's another Pakistani scam gang. Why are there so many in this place? Everyone needs to stay alert.

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OnChainSleuth

· 12-27 01:50

$60 million... These guys are really bold, they are quite skilled at social engineering. It's always the same trick—fake platform + high-yield promises. How can anyone still believe it? Verifying the official website is really important. Don't just get fooled by the appearance.

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0xSunnyDay

· 12-27 01:49

$60 million was exploited, these people are really ruthless. Fortunately, the Pakistani police stepped in. --- Honestly, this social engineering method is as old as the hills... but some people still fall for it. --- Every time I see these cases, I feel grateful for being cautious, but then I think, who can honestly say they wouldn't be fooled? --- The withdrawal fee trick is a classic, truly sneaky. --- $60 million... so many retail investors' dreams just vanished like that. --- Platform verification is a crucial step, but most people simply don't think to check. --- Frozen accounts disappearing into thin air—just hearing it makes your hair stand on end. --- Foreign members have infiltrated; transnational scam groups are indeed professional. --- Such a large-scale operation was taken down directly. I wonder if there are still some scammers hiding elsewhere. --- The internal personnel persona is so easy to succeed with; after all, everyone wants to hear about profitable news.

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LiquidityNinja

· 12-27 01:46

$60 million, these scammer guys are really outrageous, no wonder they can recruit so many people It's another social media hunter... I've seen this trick too many times $5000 once they get the money, they change faces, with all kinds of fees and charges, classic scam Really, don't trust any insiders, nine out of ten are just fishing It's a good statement to verify through official channels, too many people get scammed trying to save trouble It's great that the Karachi case was solved, 22 people involved, and it's cross-border too I just can't understand why people still fall for such obvious red flags Freezing accounts and then disappearing into thin air, this method is now too common That's how the crypto world is, the deepest scams often look the most professional

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New_Ser_Ngmi

· 12-27 01:43

60 million USD, these people really dare to play... It's the same old social media tricks, seen every day, hard to guard against. It's already 2024, and some people still fall for this, I really can't believe it. That's why I never add strangers as traders, they're all scammers. Verifying official channels is a good point, there are too many fake platforms. Once $5000 arrives, they change faces, the show is in full swing. Crypto scams are getting more and more elaborate each year, being cautious is never wrong. Finally caught these scumbags, they should be severely punished.

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SerumSquirrel

· 12-27 01:31

60 million USD, these people are really ruthless. Just looking at the confiscated equipment makes me dizzy. --- It's that same "insider" trick again. I just want to know how many people are still falling for it. --- Starting to ask for fees at just 5000 USD, this tactic is as bad as it gets. --- In the crypto world, you really have to keep your wits about you everywhere. --- So, those "traders" who suddenly DM you on TG and Twitter are basically using the same tricks. --- 22 people scammed only 60 million, averaging just three million per person... This business is quite profitable. --- Verifying official channels is correct, but the problem is fake platforms are learning the same tricks. --- Looking at this news, I believe even more that there are no "friends" in the crypto world.

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