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Fraudsters use social media for investment scams

6 sourcesPublished 04/09/2026, 12:59 · Updated 09/09/2026, 11:55

In Ukraine, fraudsters have intensified their use of social media and messaging apps to create the illusion of legitimate investment projects. They attract new 'investors' through fake communities, misleading information, and the display of forged earnings.

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Fraudsters use messaging apps for coordination
Fake investor communities are created
False information about profitable investments is spread
Fake earnings screenshots are used
Online courses are also a method of attraction

social media · messaging apps · internet platforms · investors

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