Fake gaming / in-game top-up scam

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Advance fee scam (generic)Fake gaming / in-game top-up scamIdentity theftabout 2 months ago

“Mr. Boaz” discord SCAM This is your warning for a Fake PrizePicks VIP Discord / Telegram scam - see pics in comments below I want to warn others about a scam involving a Discord server that promotes PrizePicks and advertises a nonexistent “VIP” channel. The scammers first charge you a fee to access the VIP Discord. After you pay, they direct you to another person on Telegram. That person then tells you that you need to pay to create a “Gamer ID” and asks for personal information and a photo. After the Gamer ID is created, they direct you to **another person on Telegram**, who then attempts to get you to send even more money to supposedly **stake/bet funds for you**. At this point, it appears to be a series of escalating payments, with each person directing you to another person who claims you need to pay for another service. Please be careful if you encounter a Discord group claiming to offer a PrizePicks VIP service. After you pay for monthly access, they reveal you need to pay for this “Gamer ID.” They request a picture with plans to hack your PrizePicks account. Do not send them money or provide personal information or photos. Details: Cashapp: $shacknj76 Phone: ‪+1 (323) 533-4103‬ Zelle: hildanaty22@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/pSvmgdSW4 Telegram: https://t.me/MEGA_LOCKSS Name associated with Apple Pay account phone number was : "ALBERT BOWMAN" past fraud indictments came up under name Last name associated with cashapp account listed bellow: "Banasiak"

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