The fraudsters are active on Instagram, pretending to be working for the clinic in various war zones.
The fake site is used to boost the credibility of the fake character, making his "job" easier while asking victims for financial help.
Taakhi Medical Center is a real healthcare institution, active in Lebanon since 2010.
Nigerian scammers created a fake Taakhi Medical Center and are using it successfully since 2018.
From the fake website:
Our Best Laboratory
Medical Center
We has over the years won numerous awards and recognition as a testament of its impact to healthcare
Contact details:
+15624192854
Number billable as mobile number
Country or destination United States
City or exchange location Downey, CA
Original network provider* Sprint Spectrum L.p.
Entry in the aa419 Database of fraudulent websites: https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=149696.
From the domain name registration:
Domain Name: taakhimedicalcenter.com
Updated Date: 2020-01-17
Creation Date:2018-07-28
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2021-07-28
Registrar: OwnRegistrar, Inc.
Reseller: WhoGoHost
Registry Registrant ID: OR_66797
Registrant Name: Debby Floza
Registrant Organization:
Registrant Street: Moonfire
Registrant City: Dana point
Registrant State/Province: California
Registrant Postal Code: 92629
Registrant Country: United States
Registrant Phone:+91. .9198929167
Registrant Email: debbygrant205@gmail.com
This is what the fake website looks like: