Scam Empire: $17K a Day from Hacked Accounts
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This video exposes a large-scale scam operation involving the sale of hacked accounts from the Russian government messenger 'Max' on Telegram. The investigation reveals that scammers use simple phishing tactics to steal accounts and sell them for $4-5 each, generating up to $17,000 daily per chat group.
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Scale of the scam
Scammers sell hacked Max messenger accounts in Telegram groups, with daily revenues reaching $17,000. These groups resell dozens of accounts daily at $4 each.
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Phishing method
Accounts are stolen via basic phishing: victims receive a link with a message like 'Look, is this you naked, crashed in an accident yesterday?' and are tricked into entering their credentials.
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Market demand
Some chat groups receive up to several thousand requests per day, indicating high demand for stolen accounts. The daily turnover for one such chat can reach $17,000.
The video highlights a thriving black market for hacked messenger accounts, driven by simple phishing and high demand. It underscores the need for stronger security awareness and platform protections.
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What is the daily revenue potential for a single scam chat group selling hacked Max accounts?
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What is the daily revenue potential for a single scam chat group selling hacked Max accounts?
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$17,000 per day
What phishing tactic is used to steal Max accounts?
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What phishing tactic is used to steal Max accounts?
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Sending a link with a message like 'Look, is this you naked, crashed in an accident yesterday?' to trick victims into entering credentials.
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How much does a hacked Max account sell for?
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How much does a hacked Max account sell for?
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$4-5
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Lucrative scam market
Reveals the scale of the illegal trade in hacked accounts, with daily revenues reaching $17,000.
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Simple phishing works
Demonstrates that even basic phishing techniques are effective, highlighting the need for better security awareness.
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[00:00] На 17 тысяч долларов в день. Скамеры продают аккаунты госмессенджера Макс в Телеграме, которые взламывают ежедневно. Я внедрился в множество чатов, посвященных скаму в Максе. Это небольшие группы, которые ежедневно перепродают десятки аккаунтов по 4 терабаксов за штуку.
[00:17] Угоняют их через элементарный фишинг. Человеку присылают ссылку с текстом по типу «Посмотри, это не ты на фото голый, разбился вчера в ДТП». Жертва переходит по ней, вводит свои данные, чтобы получить доступ к фото через Макс, и аккаунт попадает в руки мошенника, который продает его за 4-5 баксов.
[00:31] В таких чатах до нескольких тысяч запросов в день. Соответственно, оборот одного такого чата может составлять около 17 тысяч долларов ежедневно. Еще больше схем у меня в полном ролике на канале.
