This scam campaign centers around a network of fraudulent tracking domains designed to deceive consumers who have been victimized by fake online retailers. The operation utilizes five interconnected domains: www.track678.com, chubbiet.com, www.track678.com., www.track718.us, and www.track718.com, along with phone number 250-924-2320. These entities are connected through 11 cross-entity relationships, all with matching confidence levels of 0.35, indicating they have been consistently reported together by victims. The domains were registered across different time periods and registrars, with www.track718.com registered earliest on February 13, 2020, and chubbiet.com registered most recently on September 15, 2025, suggesting an evolving operation that creates new infrastructure to avoid detection.
The scam operates by providing fake tracking numbers to victims of fraudulent online clothing retailers, particularly those advertising on social media platforms like TikTok. Community reports reveal a clear pattern where consumers order inexpensive clothing items and receive tracking numbers that direct them to domains like www.track678.com or similar variants in the network. One victim reported ordering jeans and being told they were delivered when they weren't, then being provided with a new tracking number through www.track678.com for a reshipment that also never arrived. Another victim described ordering 16 shirts and 3 bags after seeing a TikTok advertisement, only to receive a "strange tracking number" that led to fraudulent tracking through the network's domains.
Consumer impact appears significant based on community reports, though the phone number 250-924-2320 shows 0 FTC complaints, likely indicating victims are primarily encountering the domains rather than phone-based contact. Reports describe orders placed in October and November 2025 for clothing items including band t-shirts, hoodies, and jeans, with victims losing money on purchases that never arrive despite fake tracking information suggesting delivery. The operation specifically targets consumers attracted to heavily discounted clothing advertised on social media platforms.
To protect against this type of scam, consumers should verify the legitimacy of online retailers before purchasing by checking business registration, reading reviews from multiple sources, and being suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true. When provided with tracking numbers, verify them through official shipping carrier websites rather than clicking on links provided by the seller. If contacted by suspicious entities related to your order, hang up immediately, do not click any links in emails or texts, and report the incident to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to the FCC for phone-related scams. Consumers can check if a phone number or domain is safe by searching for it online with terms like "scam" or "fraud," and by consulting consumer protection websites and databases.
This represents a moderate-to-high threat level scam campaign that combines fake e-commerce operations with fraudulent tracking systems to steal money from consumers while providing false reassurance about delivery status. The recommended next steps include continued monitoring of these domains and associated infrastructure, consumer education about social media advertising scams, and reporting this network to relevant authorities. Consumers who have been victimized by this operation should contact their financial institutions to dispute charges and file reports with appropriate consumer protection agencies.