A practical OSINT guide on identifying fake Telegram and WhatsApp chat screenshots used in scams, misinformation, and digital manipulation.
Author: Saish Bhise
Saish Bhise is an independent investigative journalist specializing in cybercrime, OSINT, and global intelligence analysis. Founder of CyberTruthTimes, dedicated to exposing what others fear to touch.
Documents Reviewed: How Records Confirm My Enrollment at Irkutsk National Research Technical University (INRTU)
Primary documents confirming an international student’s lawful enrollment, visa status, and dormitory residence at a Russian federal university.
EVIDENCE ARCHIVE — Bulk SIM Card Sales – Southeast Asia
Primary evidence archive documenting bulk SIM card sales linked to scam infrastructure in Southeast Asia, with redacted screenshots, videos, and records.
Bulk SIM Card Sales in Southeast Asia and Their Role in Scam Operations
An investigative dossier documenting how bulk SIM card sales across Southeast Asia enable large-scale scam operations, anonymity, and enforcement evasion.
Inside a Russian University: An International Student’s Evidence-Led Account of Drugs, Retaliation, and Institutional Failure
An evidence-led investigation into drugs, retaliation, and institutional failure inside a Russian university based on documents, video, and official records.
The Emotional Toll of Pig-Butchering Scams
An investigative look at the psychological and emotional toll of pig-butchering scams and why victims struggle to recover.
Combatting The Deadly Scamdemic in 2026
An investigative analysis of the global scamdemic, examining why scams are surging and what systemic solutions are needed.
Five Holiday Scams to Avoid This Holiday Season
An investigative overview of five common holiday scams, explaining how they work and how to recognise warning signs during peak seasons.
What Are Social Engineering Scams? How Do Scammers Use It?
An investigative breakdown of social engineering, explaining how scammers manipulate psychology to commit fraud across digital platforms.
What Are Cryptocurrency ATM Scams
An investigative look at why scammers rely on crypto ATMs, how these machines are exploited, and what journalists should know.