CTM360 Report Warns of Global Surge in Fake High-Yield Investment Scams
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CTM360 reports a global rise in fraudulent High-Yield Investment Programs (HYIPs), identifying 4,200+ scam sites in the past year and 485+ incidents in December 2025 alone. These Ponzi-style schemes, often themed around crypto or forex trading, spread via paid social media ads, Telegram/WhatsApp, and bogus profiles in 20+ languages, using fake licenses, fabricated results, and referral programs to scale. Operators accept crypto, cards, and local gateways, frequently stall withdrawals through KYC delays, and ultimately disappear after freezing funds, illustrating a consistent lifecycle and TTPs across mass-produced site templates.
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