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I need an experienced OSINT or digital-forensics specialist to help me track down and document a phishing scammer who contacted me through a major social-media platform. The individual attempted to harvest my personal details, financial information, and login credentials. Here’s what I can already provide: • Full copy of the chat thread (timestamps intact) • Screenshots of the phishing pages and any URLs used • Header data from the password-reset emails they triggered Your role is to: 1. Analyse the accounts, links, and hosting trails to uncover the real operator (or the highest-confidence lead possible). 2. Compile a concise evidence report that I can forward to the platform’s abuse team and, if necessary, law enforcement. 3. Recommend concrete steps I should take to secure my data and prevent follow-up attacks. Deliverables will be accepted when the report includes: • Trace methodology and tools used (e.g., Maltego, Whois, reverse-image search) • At least one verifiable identifier—IP, hosting provider, or linked social handle—tying the phishing infrastructure to a person or group • Actionable remediation checklist If you’ve successfully unmasked phishing actors before, let me know briefly how you approached it. Fast turnaround is appreciated as the account is still active.
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I understand you need an experienced OSINT specialist to track a social-media phisher who attempted to harvest your personal, financial, and login details. I have a proven track record of successfully tracing malicious actors across digital platforms, including a recent case where I identified the operator behind a similar credential harvesting campaign within 48 hours. My approach will involve a deep dive into the provided chat thread, screenshots, and email headers. I'll use tools like Maltego for link analysis, along with specialized search engine operators and public domain registration lookups (WHOIS) to trace the hosting trails and associated accounts. The final deliverable will be a detailed, documented report outlining the phisher's digital footprint, including identified associated accounts, linked infrastructure, and potential real-world identifiers. Regarding the chat thread, are there any specific messages or patterns you noticed that you believe are particularly significant for tracing the operator? Ready to start as soon as you confirm scope.
$575 USD in 21 days
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Hello, I’m a Digital Forensics and OSINT specialist with 9+ years of experience investigating phishing campaigns, online fraud, and cybercrime incidents. I can analyze the chat logs, phishing URLs, email headers, hosting infrastructure, domain intelligence, and linked social media accounts to identify the highest-confidence attribution possible using industry-standard OSINT and forensic methodologies. You'll receive a professional evidence report detailing the investigation process, findings, verifiable indicators (such as IPs, hosting providers, or linked accounts where available), and a practical remediation checklist suitable for reporting to the platform's abuse team or law enforcement. My investigations typically leverage tools such as Maltego, WHOIS, DNS intelligence, reverse image search, passive DNS, and other OSINT techniques while maintaining proper evidence documentation. I can start immediately and deliver a fast, thorough, and confidential investigation. Looking forward to working with you.
$500 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Track Down Phishing Scammer with OSINT Expertise ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and see you're looking for an OSINT or digital-forensics specialist. Look no further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has completed 50+ similar projects in tracking down online fraud. I will analyze the provided data, use effective tools, and create a detailed report to support your case. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily handle your project as I have 5 years of experience in digital forensics and OSINT investigations. My expertise includes data analysis, link tracing, and report writing. I also have a strong grip on tools like Maltego and Whois, ensuring a thorough approach to uncovering the scammer. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you examples of my previous work. I'm looking forward to talking with you! ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Digital Forensics ✅ OSINT Techniques ✅ Data Analysis ✅ Link Analysis ✅ Evidence Reporting ✅ Malware Analysis ✅ Phishing Investigation ✅ Incident Response ✅ Risk Assessment ✅ Social Media Analysis ✅ Cybersecurity Principles ✅ Remediation Strategies Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
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A lot of phishing investigations fail not because of lack of data, but because the signals (headers, redirects, hosting hops, reused infrastructure) aren’t correlated early—so the real operator stays hidden behind disposable layers. You already have the strongest starting point: full chat logs, phishing URLs, and email header data. That’s enough to reconstruct the infrastructure chain if analyzed correctly. I’ll map the full attack surface by correlating domain registration data (WHOIS + historical records), hosting provider footprints, redirect chains, and email header routing paths (Received-IP, SPF/DKIM anomalies). I’ll also cross-reference any reused assets (templates, tracking IDs, or reused phishing kits) to cluster related activity and surface the highest-confidence lead. Two quick questions: Do you also have any of the original phishing domains still active or recently taken down? Were the login pages identical to a known brand or custom-built clone? I’ve handled OSINT-style infrastructure tracing using tools like Maltego, passive DNS, and header forensics to build actionable abuse reports for platforms and providers. If you share the data, I can turn it into a clean evidence-grade report suitable for both platform escalation and legal review.
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I have strong experience in OSINT investigations, digital forensics, and phishing analysis and can handle the project from start to finish. I can analyze the available evidence, trace the phishing infrastructure using industry-standard OSINT techniques, and prepare a clear, well-documented report with actionable security recommendations. Before proceeding, I would like to review the project details to better understand your requirements. Could you share the chat logs, phishing URLs, screenshots, and email headers so I can assess the available evidence and determine the scope of the investigation? Looking forward to collaborate with you. Best regards, Faheem
$500 USD in 7 days
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EXPERT ((Data Protection, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Network Security, Risk Assessment, OSINT and Digital Forensics)) DEAR EMPLOYER, I’ve completed the exact same projects before successfully. Awarding me will be the fastest way to complete your task with the best rates possible. I CAN ASSURE YOU 100% THAT WE ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF EXECUTING ANY LEVEL OF TASK/PROJECT BASED ON THE SKILL REQUIRED. I am fully confident about our skills and my understanding of the project description and we are ready to go through any test or sample task you assign to acquire your trust. Let me know when are you available for an initial 15-30-minute discussion (FREE OF CHARGE) so we can discuss the requirement in detail and I can walk you through the mentioned systems to acquire your trust in my skill. REST ASSURED YOUR WORK IS IN VERY SAFE AND PROFESSIONAL HANDS. THANK YOU
$555 USD in 2 days
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With a track record of successfully navigating complex data and analyzing digital trails, I'm the ideal candidate to trace your Social-Media Phisher. My proficiency in various OSINT and digital forensic tools like Maltego, Whois, reverse-image search will be invaluable in untangling the intricate web left by these cyber criminals. I understand the urgency of your situation, and I guarantee a fast turnaround without compromising thoroughness. My previous experience with uncovering phishing actors involved understanding their modus operandi, following their digital footprints and tying it all together to create a compelling evidence report for appropriate authorities. I intend to do the same for your case by thoroughly examining the chat thread, screenshots of phishing pages, URL's used and header data from triggered emails. I am confident that I can identify at least one verifiable identifer that will link the phishing infrastructure to the responsible person or group.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Dear Hiring Manager, I am interested in assisting with your phishing investigation project. I have experience in online research, data analysis, and documenting findings in a clear and organized manner. I can analyze the information you provide, including chat logs, phishing URLs, screenshots, email headers, and publicly available records, to identify useful leads and prepare a structured evidence report. I will document the investigation methodology, summarize the findings, highlight any verifiable indicators discovered through legitimate OSINT techniques, and provide a practical security checklist to help protect your accounts and data. I understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery, and I am ready to begin immediately. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to discussing your project. Best regards, Tariq Khan
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I uses OSINT to track down cyberattacks . Currently I am working on 2 Cases , I also completed 34 successfull trackdowns including 12 to cyberpolice . I will only charge 10 dollar as initial amount and will send you enough details while full information will be sent after full payment . I can only tell you tools I used after 10$ initial payment what I need - 1 . Chats you did with scammer 2. Links scammer used 3. If you have scammer's personal info and what else you have . We dont stop only at revealing scammer but also how to secure you next time fully .
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