How to identify fake SunPerp websites

What is the fake "SunPerp" website?

While investigating suspicious websites, our research team discovered this fake "SunPerp" webpage. It impersonates the official SunPerp site (sunperp.com). The goal of this scam page is to deceive users into exposing their cryptocurrency wallets to a crypto drainer.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states that since the start of 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto to scams – that's about one out of every four dollars reported lost, more than any other payment method.

Fake "SunPerp" website overview

We found this scam promoted on 0auth-sunperp[.]com, yet it could also be hosted on different domains. This page masquerades as SunPerp – a TRON-built Decentralized Exchange (DEX) that provides perpetual futures trading. It must be emphasized that the imitator is not associated with the real SunPerp or any other existing platforms, projects, or entities.

Once a digital wallet is connected to the deceptive webpage, the action signs a malicious contract that facilitates the cryptocurrency drainer. Essentially, the victim's funds are transferred to scammer-owned wallets through automated transactions.

Some drainers can roughly estimate the value of digital assets and determine which to prioritize stealing. This activity may appear vague and remain unnoticed for a long time.

It has to be mentioned that due to the practically untraceable nature of cryptocurrency transactions, they cannot be reversed. Therefore, victims of scams like this fake "SunPerp" site are unable to recover the stolen assets.

Cryptocurrency drainer scam examples

"Giggle Fund ($GIGGLE) Airdrop", "VPay Vote Rewards", and "Useless Coin Airdrop" are just a few of our latest articles on drainers. Aside from using draining mechanisms, crypto scams commonly operate by phishing for wallet log-in credentials or deceiving users into manually transferring assets to wallets in the scammers' possession.

Due to how widespread scams are on the Internet and how well-made they can be – we highly recommend caution when browsing and investing online.

How did I open a scam website?

Crypto drainers are commonly promoted through intrusive pop-up ads (a type of malvertising). Some are fully functional drainers themselves; they entice users into "linking" cryptowallets by promising incredible benefits. These pop-ups may be encountered on legitimate websites that have been hacked.

Social media spam is another widely used promotional technique. The posts and direct/private messages endorsing this content can be made using accounts stolen from real projects, companies, entrepreneurs, celebrities, etc.

However, other promotional methods are not unlikely. Apart from those already mentioned, online scams are endorsed via different types of spam (e.g., emails, browser notifications, forum posts, SMSes, cold calls/ robocalls, etc.), webpages using rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs (typosquatting), and adware.

How to avoid visiting scam websites?

Caution and vigilance are critical to ensuring your online safety. Therefore, pay attention to URLs and type them carefully. Be wary of sites, adverts, and messages that make unbelievable promises or warn about severe threats.

Do not use websites offering pirated content or other dubious services (e.g., illegal streaming/downloading, Torrenting, etc.), as these webpages are typically monetized through rogue advertising networks. Ignore or block browser notification requests from suspect sites.

Do not open attachments or links found in suspicious emails and other messages. Download only from official/verified sources and be attentive when installing (e.g., study terms and options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of supplementary apps, extensions, features, etc.) – to prevent bundled/harmful software from infiltrating the system.

If your computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate all threats.

Appearance of the fake "SunPerp" website (GIF):

Screenshot of the official SunPerp website (sunperp.com):

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• What is "Fake SunPerp Website" crypto drainer?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an online scam?

An online scam is a type of deceptive Web content aiming to trick users into performing certain actions. To elaborate, victims can be enticed into connecting digital wallets to crypto drainers, sending money to scammers, disclosing private information, purchasing products, subscribing to services, downloading/installing software, and so forth.

What is the purpose of online scams?

The purpose of online scams is to generate revenue for scammers. Profits are primarily generated by obtaining funds through deception, promoting content (e.g., websites, programs, products, services, etc.), selling/abusing sensitive data, and proliferating malware.

I have lost digital assets to a fake "SunPerp" website, can I get my money back?

Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible because they are practically untraceable. Therefore, victims of such scams cannot get their money back.

Why do I encounter online scams?

Online scams are most commonly encountered via sites using rogue advertising networks, spam (e.g., emails, social media posts, browser notifications, etc.), malvertising, typosquatting, and adware.

Will Combo Cleaner protect me from online scams?

Combo Cleaner can scan visited websites and detect rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious webpages. Additionally, it can deny all further access to these sites.