Funnull-Linked Crypto Investment Platforms: A Large-Scale Pig-Butchering Scam Network

Author: BYRP (Blockchain & Yield Risk Publications)
Published by: ForteClaim

Overview

A large number of fraudulent crypto investment platforms reported between mid-2025 and 2026 have been linked to infrastructure operated by Funnull Technology Inc.. These platforms are commonly associated with pig-butchering style crypto scams, where victims are groomed over time, shown fabricated profits, and ultimately blocked from withdrawing funds.

Rather than operating a single scam website, Funnull-linked operations support hundreds of rotating domains used to host fake exchanges, investment dashboards, and H5 trading platforms.

For a full breakdown of this scam model, see:
👉 Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Explained
https://forteclaim.com/pig-butchering-crypto-scams/

How Victims Encounter Funnull-Linked Platforms

Victims typically do not search for these platforms directly. Instead, they are introduced through:

• private conversations on social media or dating apps
• WhatsApp or Telegram investment discussions
• individuals posing as traders, mentors, or romantic partners
• long-term trust-building before any investment is suggested

Once trust is established, victims are directed to a specific domain, often described as a “private” or “exclusive” trading platform.

Platform Characteristics Observed

Across multiple reported cases, Funnull-linked platforms share consistent characteristics:

• nearly identical dashboards across different domains
• browser-based or H5 trading interfaces
• controlled profit displays that increase steadily
• no verifiable regulatory licensing or ownership
• customer support that disappears during withdrawal attempts

Domains are frequently replaced or rebranded, making it difficult for victims to track the operation once losses occur.

Simulated Profits and Withdrawal Blocks

The most severe red flags appear when users attempt to withdraw funds.

In reported cases tied to Funnull-linked platforms:

• withdrawal requests are delayed or denied
• users are told to pay “tax,” “liquidity,” or “unlock” fees
• repeated payments are demanded under new explanations
• funds remain inaccessible even after fees are paid

Legitimate crypto platforms do not require advance fees to release user funds.

Pig-Butchering Scam Indicators at Scale

Funnull-linked platforms exhibit all major pig-butchering indicators, including:

• long-term grooming of victims
• emotional or authority-based manipulation
• simulated trading activity
• withdrawal obstruction once balances grow
• escalating fee demands
• rapid domain rotation after exposure

What makes these operations especially dangerous is their scale — many victims across many platforms experiencing the same outcome.

Reported Victim Losses

Public reporting and government disclosures indicate that victim losses linked to Funnull-supported scam platforms reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars collectively, with many individual victims losing substantial amounts before realizing withdrawals were impossible.

Because domains rotate frequently, total losses are likely underreported.

What To Do If You Used a Funnull-Linked Platform

If you believe you interacted with a platform connected to this network:

1. Stop sending funds immediately
2. Do not pay withdrawal, tax, or liquidity fees
3. Preserve all evidence (domains, messages, transaction hashes, screenshots)
4. Document failed withdrawal attempts
5. Report the incident to appropriate consumer-protection or cybercrime authorities

Do not rely on platform support once withdrawals are blocked.

How ForteClaim Evaluated These Platforms

This review follows ForteClaim’s standard investigation framework, including:

• analysis of repeated platform structures
• review of withdrawal and fee mechanics
• comparison across multiple related domains
• assessment of victim-reported experiences

You can read more about ForteClaim’s process here:
👉 How We Identify Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
https://forteclaim.com/how-we-identify-cryptocurrency-investment-scams/

Final Assessment

Based on observed behavior and large-scale reporting, Funnull-linked crypto investment platforms represent one of the most significant pig-butchering scam networks affecting investors between 2025 and 2026. Users are strongly advised to avoid private, domain-rotating investment platforms and exercise caution with mentor-led or relationship-based crypto opportunities.

Understanding scam patterns early is the strongest defense.

About the Author

BYRP (Blockchain & Yield Risk Publications) is the research and editorial unit behind ForteClaim’s investigative content on cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent investment platforms.