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I've got an idea how to improve the scams. Instead of trying to communicate with the victim directly, create a group chat of fake accounts, with the victim adde
by someweirdperson 4y ago
I've got an idea how to improve the scams. Instead of trying to communicate with the victim directly, create a group chat of fake accounts, with the victim added. The fake accounts can share information, and because this is information is shared between subjects obviously trusting eachother, the victim is very likely to believe it.
The effort is higher (multiple accounts needed), but for some high-value targets might be an alternative to other scams.
Does this kind of scam exist yet? Can I file a patent, and sue scammers applying it?
- pavlov 4y agoIsn't that basically every crypto Telegram / Discord group? A bunch of "to the moon" sock puppets very excited about shitcoin du jour...
- oefrha 4y ago> Does this kind of scam exist yet? Are you kidding me? Of course it does! Inviting a victim into a group chat where everyone (all scammer-controlled accounts) is allegedly making good money from some get-rich-quick scheme has been a tried-and-true scam tactic for ages. Might be as old as group chats. FOMO is powerful. There are even improved versions that involve multiple groups. E.g. you first join an entry level group, and after you invest a certain amount (they’ll make sure you’re rewarded for that initial investment), you’re promoted into an inner circle group for which the best opportunities are reserved. Of course, that’s where they drain your bank account.
- 3np 4y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31952097 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31952097