Dear Straight People,
In recent times, scams have become increasingly prevalent. One particular scam has infiltrated Grindr, a widely used networking platform for MSM (men who have sex with men).
A Twitter thread initiated by @DiscreetGaySG has shed light on a new Grindr scam, gaining significant attention with over 43,000 people reached at the time of writing.
Scammer’s Tactics
This scam involves an impersonator using an attractive topless Asian man’s profile picture to lure potential victims. As the thread unraveled, it was revealed that the picture was a catfish.
The scammer chats up potential targets on Grindr in Chinese, eventually coaxing them to switch to other messaging platforms like Telegram, Whatsapp, or LINE. They initiate a video call, claiming it is necessary to “vet each other’s body.”
However, during the call, a pre-recorded explicit video of the impersonated individual is played, attempting to entice the victim into engaging in cam sex.
Extortion Strategy
Following the video call, the scammer sends a lengthy text to the victim, demanding a payment of $3,000. If the target refuses to pay up, the scammer will release the recorded video of the victim online, thereby making them an “internet celebrity“.
Intriguingly, the author of the Twitter thread reported not undressing during the call, suggesting that the threatening text was an automated message.
Scam Started In Hong Kong
The Twitter thread gained significant traction, with numerous gay men sharing their own encounters with similar scams. Some users speculated that the scam originated in Hong Kong, before spreading to Singapore.
The conversation surrounding this issue reached such a magnitude that even the person being impersonated by the scammer chimed in, confirming the fraudulent use of his photo.
For those interested, the complete Twitter thread can be viewed below. It is worth noting that the author of the thread is an OnlyFans creator, whose page primarily contains adult-oriented content.
Stay safe on Grindr everyone!
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