Woodn’t You Believe It? The Rise of Fake Wood Scams

Group-IB reports on a social media fraud campaign in France where scammers known as “Les brouteurs” impersonate legitimate wood suppliers on Facebook, lure victims via convincing posts, forged certificates, and misused SIRET numbers, and then collect payments through IBAN transfers before disappearing. The investigation outlines the scam lifecycle from initial engagement to fabricated invoices and fake proof of legitimacy, and offers practical recommendations for consumers and businesses to verify sellers, monitor brand impersonation, and detect warning signs in comments and documentation.