The Facebook Duct Cleaning Scam Is a Karachi-Based Fraud Operation Fake “local” duct cleaners are flooding small-town Facebook groups—but digital forensics trace them to coordinated cells in Pakistan. This isn’t side-hustle entrepreneurship. It’s transnational fraud. If you’ve scrolled through a “Buy Nothing,” yard sale, or community group on Facebook recently, you’ve likely seen it: a post from “Jimena Zarco” or “Alex Dylan” offering “whole house duct cleaning” at a suspiciously low price, complete with a photo of someone holding black dust and a plea: “Your support is crucial!” Some of these posts used near-identical language, allowing us to fingerprint what appears to be a single, sloppy operator within the cell: “We’ve been proudly serving the community with air vents cleaning… Act now to enjoy a complementary service when booking for tomorrow. For more details, PM or text us. Email: freshairductcleaners1122@gmail.com” ...
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