[57697] A wave of online scams under the guise of selling VPN services

The spread of online scams disguised as the sale of VPN services

On May 13, 2026, the issue of cyber scams targeting internet users searching for network circumvention solutions became a topic of broad public discussion. According to cumulative reports from the news center خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری, many users reported that they fell victim to financial fraud while attempting to purchase VPN services.

The phenomenon has taken a controversial turn, as various Telegram channels began integrating sponsored promotions of specific VPN providers into their news broadcasts. The channel خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری claimed that "a large portion of users reported scams," and in response, the channel chose to recommend a specific provider to its subscribers that it termed "especially strong."

At the same time, the channel اخبار کوتاه ورزشی adopted a similar pattern of behavior, using language almost identical to that published by other news channels. The channel called on its users to purchase services through a designated account, claiming that it is a reliable solution that was tested by them.

It is important to note that the sources mentioned above are identified primarily with general, military, and sports news content and are not certified technological entities. The combination of current affairs reporting and the advertising of VPN services raises questions regarding advertising ethics on these channels and the security risks to which users are exposed when they choose to purchase services through these links.