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Portal backend
OSINT on task site hosting.
Task scam
Tasks that tax your balance, not pay it
Victims complete fake e-commerce tasks while depositing USDT to unlock commissions that never settle.
Task scams
Platforms assign product review or order-boosting tasks with promised rebates.
Balances show profits but withdrawals require ever-larger security deposits.
Mechanics
- 01
Hook
Messaging app invite to earning group.
- 02
Micro payouts
Small commissions paid to build trust.
- 03
Deposit spiral
Large combo tasks demand topped-up wallets.
Signs
- Tasks tied to crypto top-ups not merchant APIs
- Group admins coach deposits 24/7
- Negative balance until you pay more
Flows
Deposits consolidate to operator treasuries shared with pig-butchering networks.
- — USDT on TRON or ERC-20
- — Batch victim deposits same hour
- — Off-ramp via OTC desks
Preserve
- Task portal screenshots
- Group chat exports
- All deposit TXIDs
Focus
02
Wallet clustering
Link combo-task deposit addresses.
Now
- 01Leave task groups
- 02Do not borrow to clear negative balance
- 03Preserve chat admin handles
Never provide a seed phrase, private key, or authentication code to anyone claiming they can recover funds—including parties who contact you unsolicited. Legitimate investigators do not need wallet secrets to begin a case review.
Frequently asked questions
Are task scams related to pig butchering?
They often share infrastructure and coaching scripts.