New turnkey kit makes it easy for anyone to become a scammer
Brief
In 2026, online scams have unfortunately become part of the new normal. They can appear almost anywhere, from social media and messaging apps to search results, websites, and online communities, and they can target anyone. Sometimes, all it takes is a moment of curiosity and a convincing offer.
Among the most devastating scams are so-called “get-rich-quick” schemes. These scams promise something that’s difficult for people to resist: the chance to make a lot of money, quickly and with little or no effort. It may come in the form of an investment opportunity, a new cryptocurrency project, or an exclusive chance to get in early before everyone else.
However, behind the promises of easy money can be carefully designed operations built to gain trust, collect deposits, and ultimately leave victims with significant financial losses.
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New turnkey kit makes it easy for anyone to become a scammer
In 2026, online scams have unfortunately become part of the new normal. They can appear almost anywhere, from social media and messaging apps to search results, websites, and online communities, and they can target anyone. Sometimes, all it takes is a moment of curiosity and a convincing offer.
Among the most devastating scams are so-called “get-rich-quick” schemes. These scams promise something that’s difficult for people to resist: the chance to make a lot of money, quickly and with little or no effort. It may come in the form of an investment opportunity, a new cryptocurrency project, or an exclusive chance to get in early before everyone else.
However, behind the promises of easy money can be carefully designed operations built to gain trust, collect deposits, and ultimately leave victims with significant financial losses. In some cases, scammers go to considerable lengths to make their projects appear legitimate, creating professional-looking websites, social media profiles, and convincing stories designed to attract as many victims as possible.
This is the story of one such project: a crypto scam discovered on a cybercrime forum, where the people behind it appeared to openly discuss and promote their operation.
What we found provides a glimpse into how modern online scams are built, promoted, and potentially used to target everyday consumers.
Meet “xrep”
Threat actor’s profile on a cybercrime underground forum
The threat actor known as xrep has been active in the cybercrime underground since March 2026. It appears that xrep has already built a positive reputation among customers, receiving favorable feedback for the services and solutions they provide.
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In general, xrep specializes in ready-to-use solutions related to X, formerly known as Twitter.
New turnkey kit makes it easy for anyone to become a scammer
In 2026, online scams have unfortunately become part of the new normal. They can appear almost anywhere, from social media and messaging apps to search results, websites, and online communities, and they can target anyone. Sometimes, all it takes is a moment of curiosity and a convincing offer.
Among the most devastating scams are so-called “get-rich-quick” schemes. These scams promise something that’s difficult for people to resist: the chance to make a lot of money, quickly and with little or no effort. It may come in the form of an investment opportunity, a new cryptocurrency project, or an exclusive chance to get in early before everyone else.
However, behind the promises of easy money can be carefully designed operations built to gain trust, collect deposits, and ultimately leave victims with significant financial losses. In some cases, scammers go to considerable lengths to make their projects appear legitimate, creating professional-looking websites, social media profiles, and convincing stories designed to attract as many victims as possible.
This is the story of one such project: a crypto scam discovered on a cybercrime forum, where the people behind it appeared to openly discuss and promote their operation.
What we found provides a glimpse into how modern online scams are built, promoted, and potentially used to target everyday consumers.
Meet “xrep”
Threat actor’s profile on a cybercrime underground forum
The threat actor known as xrep has been active in the cybercrime underground since March 2026. It appears that xrep has already built a positive reputation among customers, receiving favorable feedback for the services and solutions they provide.