Essential Scam in Sri Lanka
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article has no connection to the real “Fear of God” or “Essentials” fashion brands. Scammers hijack the names of popular companies so that when you search them, all you find are legitimate results. That’s exactly how they build false trust. We’re calling out the impersonators — not the brand.
Seen This Before? You Probably Have.
This operation mirrors another scam involving a so-called entertainment company. While the names are different, the tactics remain the same: fake job postings, Telegram groups full of actors, and a dashboard designed to trick you into making deposits.
If you want to understand the full structure of this scam, read our previous report here:
Full Report on the Entertainment Scam
Now let’s look at how the same playbook is being used again — this time under the name “Essential.”
How the Scam Starts
A community member was approached on Telegram from out of nowhere with a work-from-home offer:
Complete 7 simple online tasks, and earn Rs. 5,000.
That person was redirected to Telegram and contacted by someone using the name “Hashini Rajakaruna” — likely a fake name, though the profile photo appeared professional. Probably stolen from social media.
The pitch was simple:
“Essential is a very popular American clothing brand that’s expanding into Asia.”
That’s what the scammer claimed — and that’s how they introduced the fake job opportunity.
The job required creating an account on a website called:
https://www.essential-usersystem.com
The Dashboard & Task System
The site included a full login system, order interface, and transaction logs — designed to look like a real backend system.
The victim:
- Created an account
- Was assigned 7 tasks
- Received Rs. 5,000 as a reward
It seemed legit. But then came the turning point:
To continue, they would need to deposit money first.
The site layout, wording, and “task” structure mirrored the earlier scam — even the payment confirmation messages were copy-pasted from the previous version.
What the Scam Looks Like
This isn’t theory — we’ve seen it firsthand.
Here’s what the scammers actually sent and what the victim experienced:
The First Banner They Received
This is how it starts. A clean, attractive Telegram graphic promising easy income through a trusted-looking brand.
📹 How They Were Told to Create an Account
The scammers provided step-by-step instructions, including screen recordings, showing exactly how to create an account on the fake site:
essential-usersystem.com
📸 Inside the Fake Dashboard
Once registered, the victim was shown a task dashboard like this:
- Orders appear automatically
- “Account balance” increases with each task
- There’s a big green “Withdraw” button
Ironic? Absolutely.
Just when the scam seems most convincing, the fake website itself includes this buried “Scam Alert” page — warning users about scams impersonating Essential.
All of it looks professional. But it’s fake — every number, every reward, every “success” notification.
All of it — fake.
Fake Group Members and Psychological Pressure
Inside the Telegram group, fake “freshers” constantly posted messages like:
“Just earned Rs. 5,000 in 20 mins!”
“The recharge was successful.”
“My husband’s brother is in the Air Force — he said the site is fully legit.”
They were scripted. Pre-programmed. Designed to make you feel safe.
A fake “customer service” account even messaged:
“Dear user, your bonus has been added to your working account.”
None of it was real. None of it could be verified. And no one could speak when called — the audio line was always silent.
Did the Victim Lose Money?
Fortunately, no.
Our community member stopped before making any deposit.
But others in the group? Unclear.
Scammers use these fake success stories to build a wall of trust — so that when it’s your turn to pay, you hesitate for just long enough to lose your money.
Red Flags to Watch Out For
- Offers that pay before you work
- Telegram-only jobs with no contracts or verification
- Fake dashboards with flashy task systems
- Groups full of people “cashing out” all at once
- Silent calls and constant message nudging
- Being asked to deposit before continuing
Report the Scam
If you received the banner, joined the group, or even just noticed something suspicious:
Report it here → https://report.hackaware.org
We’re collecting every username, message, screenshot, and link we can find.
A Final Note to the Scammers
We know you’re watching.
Changing your name won’t protect you forever. You can rename your site, rebrand your Telegram group, and recycle your scripts — but we’re still here.
You should be afraid.
We’re building cases. We’re tracking everything. And we want you to get exactly what you deserve.
Signed,
DEBUGGER
Know the Threat, Stop the Attack.
