Classic "wrong number" pig-butchering opener. US number (+1 760) contacted our business WhatsApp, then claimed "I mistook you for Monica from Vivi's company", apologized, and immediately pivoted to personal small talk ("I noticed your number is from China. Are you Chinese too?"). Profile: verified WhatsApp Business account named "Kevin", avatar of a well-dressed Asian man painting, listed as "web designer" at Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong — location inconsistent with the US number. The verified badge and upscale HK office address are part of the persona. No money requested yet at time of report. Screenshot evidence available.
WhatsApp Scam Reports · 1 report on file
+17605969234
🇺🇸 United StatesFirst reported · last updated · 1 report across 1 scam type
Is +17605969234 a scammer?
1 self-reported, unverified report says yes, most often for Wrong Number / Pig Butchering — but no report on this site is independently confirmed. Treat it as a community record, not a verdict.
What is a Wrong Number / Pig Butchering scam?
A friendly "sorry, wrong number" message from a stranger who keeps the chat going, builds trust over weeks, and eventually steers you toward a fraudulent crypto or trading platform. The long grooming phase before any money is mentioned is the tell — worth reporting even at the friendly stage.
Red flags for this pattern
- A "wrong number" message from a stranger keeps the conversation going instead of apologizing and stopping.
- They steer small talk toward your job, income, or free time over several days or weeks.
- Eventually a trading, crypto, or investment "opportunity" comes up, often framed as a favor or insider tip.
- There's no rush at first -- the friendliness itself is the setup, which is what makes it easy to miss.
What to do
Treat sustained friendliness from an unexpected contact as the red flag, not the reassurance -- a real wrong number apologizes and the conversation ends. Don't be talked into installing a trading app or moving funds anywhere a friendly stranger recommends.
How common this is, officially
IC3's "Investment" category received 72,984 complaints in 2025, with reported losses of $8.6 billion.
— FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2025 Internet Crime Report
"[The] combined annual loss from scam offences across East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is estimated at between US$ 88.3 billion and 114.1 billion for 2025" — the scam-center economy behind most pig butchering operations.
— UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Transnational Organized Crime Threat Assessment for South-East Asia 2026
Reports filed against +17605969234
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Frequently asked questions
Is +17605969234 confirmed to be a scammer?
No. Every report on this case file is self-submitted by the person who filed it and has not been independently verified. Treat it as a community record, not a verdict -- and note that an unlisted number is not proof it is trustworthy either.
What should I do if +17605969234 contacts me?
Don't send money, verification codes, or personal information based on this conversation alone. Verify the person's identity through a separate channel before trusting what they're asking for, and file your own report here if they attempt to scam you.
I already replied to +17605969234 — what should I do now?
Stop engaging, and don't send money, codes, or documents no matter how the story escalates. Block and report the number inside WhatsApp. If you already sent money, contact your bank or payment provider's fraud line immediately -- the first day or two matter most -- and never pay a "recovery agent" who promises to get it back.
What can a scammer do with just my phone number?
On its own, not much -- but expect phishing attempts, impersonation of you to your contacts, and tricks to capture your WhatsApp verification code. Never share that 6-digit code with anyone, and turn on two-step verification in WhatsApp settings.
How can I add more information to this case file?
File a new report with the same number from the Report a Scammer page. Every report stays on file, so newer details appear alongside earlier ones rather than overwriting them.
Why does this page show related and recently reported numbers?
They come from the live case file, not a fixed list. The same scam type or country calling code often points to the same person or crew working through multiple numbers, so nearby reports can help you spot the pattern.
Report this to official agencies
This case file is a self-reported community record, not an official investigation. If you were targeted, consider also filing a report with a national or international fraud authority:
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)United States
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)United States
- Action FraudUnited Kingdom
- Scamwatch (ACCC)Australia
- Canadian Anti-Fraud CentreCanada
- CERT NZNew Zealand
- National Cyber Crime Reporting PortalIndia
- ScamShieldSingapore
- Anti-Deception Coordination CentreHong Kong
- EuropolEuropean Union
- INTERPOLGlobal
- econsumer.gov (ICPEN)Cross-border complaints