📌 From a Tip to a Global Scam:

A YouTuber named Mrwn uncovered a major crypto scam based in Cebu IT Park, Philippines, that defrauded victims of over $800,000. In mid-2024, Mrwn began tracking the source of a suspicious investment call received by a friend. The operation targeted individuals in South Africa, Nigeria, and Gulf countries using fake platforms like Quantum AI and Bitcoin Code.

🎭 Scam Call Center Operations:

Scammers followed a detailed 14-page script, promising 30–40% weekly returns to lure victims into depositing money. Tactics included:

□Emotional manipulation 😡

□Credit card theft 💳

□Use of Bitcoin ATMs and crypto wallets in major decentralized exchanges đŸȘ™

□Victim data stored in plain text — posing major identity theft risks ⚠

đŸ’Œ Base Salary: Workers earned between ₱14,000 to ₱20,000 per month (Philippine Pesos), approx. $249–$355 USD/month (based on an average exchange rate of ₱56.25 per $1).💰 Commissions: Agents received an extra $0.35–$0.55 USD per successful deposit made by a scammed victim. These small bonuses incentivized aggressive call tactics and high-pressure sales techniques.

đŸ•”ïžâ€â™‚ïž Investigation by YouTuber Mrwn:

□ Identifying key players: Mrwn identified key players:“Marcus” (real name Antonio) and “Adam” (alias, with an Israeli number)

□ Infiltrating the call center: Mrwn infiltrated the network, gaining access to: Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, Telegram chats, call logs. đŸŽ„đŸ“ž and

□ Evidence collected: Mrwn obtained Financial spreadsheets showing annual revenue of $820K, netting $365K profit đŸ’”

đŸ’± Role of Crypto in the Scam:

■Scammers' manager's screens showed email alerts and notifications from crypto exchanges including login attempts and system maintenance messages, strengthening suspicion that cryptocurrency played a central role in laundering and transferring stolen funds.

■The scammers likely used crypto to receive victim payments and move funds quickly across borders while avoiding traditional banking scrutiny.

📡 Discovery & Public Exposure

■In early 2025, after the scammers moved offices, Mrwn hacked their new CCTV system, impersonated “Adam” on Telegram, broadcasted live office footage and spoke through the intercom, confronting Antonio directly đŸŽ€.The scammers panicked and abandoned the office overnight 🏃💹

đŸ›ïž Authorities Involvement:

After Mrwn’s viral exposĂ©, the Philippine's authorities launched an official investigation, naming suspects and committing to arrests and crackdowns on similar fraud rings đŸš”đŸ‘šâ€âš–ïž

đŸ›Ąïž Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams:

1. Verify before investing 🧠

2. Be wary of high returns đŸš©

3. Don’t share personal data 🔐

4. Avoid pressure tactics 🛑

5. Use secure platforms 🔒

6. Report suspicious activity 📞

#CryptoCrime