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Global HYIP scam surge targeting online investors

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HYIP scam activity is surging globally, with 4,200+ scam websites and 485+ incidents in December 2025 signaling a sustained fraud trend against online investors. The scams use fake high-return promises, social media ads, and messaging apps to pull in deposits. Reused templates, forged licenses, and referral incentives help the ecosystem scale across 20+ languages and multiple regions.

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  1. 02.02.2026 17:34 2 articles · 5mo ago

    CTM360 reports global HYIP scam surge

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    CTM360 reports a global surge in fraudulent HYIP campaigns targeting online investors, saying its WebHunt platform identified 4,200+ scam websites over the past year and 485+ incidents in December 2025 alone. The schemes spread through paid social media ads, Telegram, WhatsApp, and bogus social profiles, while fake licenses, fabricated testimonials, reused templates, and KYC delays are used to create trust and then block withdrawals.

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