In 2025, a 21-year-old student from the UK was offered a “prestigious scholarship” to study abroad. The scammers sent convincing emails claiming the scholarship was from a well-known university and requested £22,500 for processing fees, visa documentation, and tuition deposits.
How the Scam Worked
The student was contacted via:
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Gmail and WhatsApp messages
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An official-looking website mimicking the university
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Fake letters and bank statements
Scammers promised guaranteed acceptance and full access to study programs. After paying, the student:
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Received no confirmation
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Could not reach anyone via the university’s real channels
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Realized the scholarship was fake
Feeling desperate, she turned to Cyanosoft.com.
Cyanosoft.com’s Intervention
Step 1 — Website and Domain Investigation
Using Google Safe Browsing, Bing domain lookup, and ChatGPT analysis, Cyanosoft discovered:
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Domain registered only 3 weeks prior
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Fake SSL certificate to appear legitimate
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Emails sent from spoofed university domains
This confirmed the website was fraudulent.
Step 2 — Payment Tracing
Cyanosoft mapped all funds:
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Bank transfers
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Online payment gateways
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Cryptocurrency wallets (if used)
They identified accounts previously used in scholarship and education scams.
Step 3 — Filing Disputes
Cyanosoft submitted:
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Fraud affidavits
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Bank chargeback requests
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Digital forensic evidence
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ChatGPT-supported investigation summaries
This prompted banks and payment processors to act swiftly.
Step 4 — Recovery Outcome
Within 25 days, Cyanosoft recovered:
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£12,500 via bank chargeback
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£7,000 through frozen online payment processors
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£3,000 via direct international intervention
TOTAL RECOVERED: £22,500
The student shared:
“Cyanosoft not only recovered my funds but also saved me from losing my educational dreams.”
Step 5 — Prevention Advice
Cyanosoft recommended:
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Verify scholarships with official university websites
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Use Google and Bing to check for scam reports
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Use ChatGPT to analyze suspicious scholarship offers
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Never pay fees to unofficial accounts
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Confirm with university admissions offices
Act Now — Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Education Funds
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