Telegram Scam

Telegram Scam Perth Mint Group Scam 

Beware of the Perth Mint Group Telegram Scam: Don’t Fall for Fake Investment Bids

                                          

Hello everyone! Today, I want to bring to your attention a rising scam on Telegram that falsely uses the name of Perth Mint to trick people into losing money. Many educated individuals are falling prey to this scam, especially those looking for work-from-home opportunities. The scammers behind this operation are using the name of a reputable company, Perth Mint, to gain trust and then lure people into fake bidding schemes.

Perth Mint has clearly stated on its official website that it neither conducts any form of gold or diamond bidding nor supports any investment schemes of this type. Unfortunately, some people are using Perth Mint’s name to deceive others and harm its reputation. For more information on the company, you can visit the official Perth Mint website.

 How the Scam Works

                           

The scammers create Telegram groups where they post fake screenshots that make it look like people are earning money through bidding. In reality, they’re transferring small amounts between each other’s accounts or sharing fake screenshots to build trust. They encourage people like us to participate in bidding schemes, claiming it’s a way to make easy money.

1. Fake Investment Schemes: They begin by earning your trust with a few small payments. Then, they introduce attractive offers like "deposit ₹1 lakh or ₹2 lakh to double your amount." This is just a ploy to make you invest more money.

2. Team of Fake Profiles: The group includes several fake profiles, with names and photos that may be stolen or altered. The so-called owner, “Pankaj Jaiswal,” could be using a fake name and profile. These members pretend to be new users, saying things like “I just joined today and am thinking of investing,” to make the group seem active and trustworthy.

3. Signs of a Scam Website: Another red flag is their website URLs. Fake websites often include unusual symbols like dashes, commas, or extra dots. If you notice a suspicious URL, it’s better to stay away to avoid fraud.

4. Bait and Trap Method: They often hook users by winning their trust with small payouts at first. After a few rounds, they offer high returns on larger deposits, asking users to make more bids with promises of increased profits. At this point, they either stop responding or ask for more funds to “withdraw” your money.

5. Personalized Traps: These scammers know how much each person is willing to invest. They often add a “diamond bid order” at a key point, which pushes you to keep investing just to recover the initial money you put in.

My Experience with the Scam

Unfortunately, I’ve seen close friends fall victim to this. They trusted these offers, only to realize they’d been scammed after losing significant amounts. That’s why I’m sharing this post — to warn as many people as possible.

 How to Avoid Falling for Such Scams

If anyone offers you a work-from-home opportunity, remember that genuine opportunities do not require an upfront investment. Instead, you should be paid for the work you complete. Be cautious of groups or individuals that ask for deposits or promise "investment returns."

There are countless scams on Telegram and other social platforms, especially in the name of investment schemes. Stay alert, and do thorough research before transferring any money online. Work-from-home means you earn from the work you do, not from paying to join or “invest.”

I hope this post helps you understand the tactics scammers use. Please share this with others to keep everyone safe from such fraud.