Huione Guarantee
Huione Guarantee: Described as the "largest illicit online marketplace," it provides various services to scammers, including money laundering and fake websites, facilitating approximately $24 billion in transactions.
Telegram hosts Huione Guarantee, a massive illicit marketplace reportedly processing up to $49 billion, surpassing darknet markets like Hydra. It enables scams like "pig butchering," offers money laundering services, and even launched its own stablecoin, blockchain, and app. Telegram’s minimal moderation has allowed it to operate unchecked.
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- Website: https://dev.huione.com/m/
- Operation: Provided services to scammers, including money laundering and creating fake websites to facilitate fraudulent activities.
- Tactics: Offered anonymous transactions and fake credentials to hide the origins of funds, attracting criminals.