This cybersecurity report analyzes a connected scam campaign involving two domains that have been reported together by consumers: kynelle.com and track718.com. The domain track718.com was registered on February 13, 2020, through Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and shares a reported relationship with kynelle.com with a confidence level of 0.35, indicating these entities have been flagged together in consumer complaints.
The campaign primarily operates through social media advertising, specifically targeting TikTok users with deceptive promotional content. Community reports reveal that consumers are seeing advertisements on TikTok that direct them to kynelle.com to make purchases. The fraudulent scheme involves false claims about product origin and shipping locations, with the website claiming items are made in the United States and will ship from Texas. However, victims report that products actually ship from China, and many consumers report never receiving their ordered items despite tracking information showing "delivered" status after approximately four weeks.
Consumer impact appears significant based on the pattern of complaints received. Multiple victims report being lured by "too good to be true" discounted prices through TikTok shop advertisements, only to receive fraudulent tracking numbers that lead to suspicious tracking sites. One victim specifically mentioned receiving tracking number "LXGYL************" which directed them to questionable tracking platforms. The consistent pattern across reports shows consumers making purchases, receiving fake tracking information, and ultimately never receiving their ordered products despite payment processing.
To protect against this type of scam, consumers should verify the legitimacy of online retailers before making purchases by checking domain registration dates, reading independent reviews, and confirming business addresses and contact information. If contacted by these entities or similar operations, immediately hang up phone calls, do not click on links in emails or text messages, and avoid providing personal or financial information. Report suspected fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to the Federal Communications Commission. Consumers can verify the safety of phone numbers and domains by checking them against known scam databases and consumer protection websites before engaging.
This campaign represents a moderate threat level targeting social media users, particularly those active on TikTok. The connection between kynelle.com and track718.com suggests a coordinated operation using multiple domains to facilitate the fraudulent scheme. Immediate recommended actions include adding both domains to security blocklists, monitoring for additional related domains registered through Alibaba Cloud Computing, and issuing consumer alerts about TikTok-based shopping scams claiming US-based operations while shipping from overseas locations.