Hilton and Ritz Carlton Scam in Sri Lanka

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:

This article is written to expose a scam that is illegally using the names and logos of Hilton and Ritz Carlton to trick people in Sri Lanka.

We are not claiming that Hilton or Ritz Carlton are involved in this scam in any way. These are well-respected international hotel brands, and their names are being misused by scammers without their knowledge or consent.

The goal of this article is to warn the public, not to accuse any legitimate business. If you’ve received a job offer using these brand names through Telegram, WhatsApp, or other social media — it is fake.

Do not invest. Do not engage. Report and warn others.

Hey. This is DEBUGGER from HackAware.org, and I want to talk to you about a scam that’s twisting trust into a weapon.

You’ve seen the logo. Hilton. Maybe Ritz Carlton.
It’s everywhere — in the message you got on Telegram, or maybe even WhatsApp or Facebook.

It’s dressed up like a classy hotel job. Easy tasks. Quick payouts.
They say you’ll earn Rs. 2,000-5,000 in 2–3 hours.
You do some clicks, and suddenly you’re earning.

But this isn’t a side hustle.
This is a psychological ambush — and you’re not walking into it.
You’re being walked into it.

🏨 Why Hilton and Ritz Carlton?

Because those names mean something.

They represent luxury. Security. Trust.
Everyone in Sri Lanka has heard of them. Maybe even dreamed of staying in one.

So when a job offer comes branded with a name like Hilton, you automatically think:

“It must be legit.”

That’s the first move in this scam.
It doesn’t start with fear. It starts with comfort.

💬 The First Message: “Are You Interested in Earning Rs. 2,000-5,000?”

You get a message — often on Telegram, sometimes WhatsApp, or even Instagram or Facebook.
It’s short and sweet:

“Are you interested in earning Rs. 2,000-5,000 in 2–3 hours?”

You reply yes. No resume. No interview.
They send you a professional-looking website with Hilton or Ritz Carlton logos.

You’re told to do simple tasks.
Click some “rooms” to book them.
You’ll earn a “commission” for each task completed.

And now comes the bait.

💰 The Rs. 40,000 “Welcome Bonus” – A Trust-Building Trick

Here’s where it gets clever.
Before you even start, they give you Rs. 40,000 in the system to “spend.”

You didn’t pay anything. You’re just using their money.
And for every task you complete, you earn commission.

Eventually, you’re allowed to withdraw around Rs. 5,000.
And that amount? It hits your bank.
It’s real. You got paid.

Now you’re hooked.

You think:

“This isn’t a scam. I didn’t invest anything.”
“I actually earned money.”
“Maybe this is one of those hidden gem side hustles.”

That’s exactly what they want.
Because they know once you believe — once you trust — you’ll put your own money in next.

👥 The Fake Group: And Now the Real Trap Begins

After your first payout, you’re added to a Telegram or WhatsApp group.

It looks like a community of 30–40 people doing the same job.
Some are posting updates. Others are chatting casually.

You see messages like:

“Just put 40k and got 90k in return!”
“Withdrawn successfully 💸💸💸”
“Thanks admin! Just paid off my loans 🥺❤️”

It feels real.
But here’s the truth:

You are the only real person in that group.

Everyone else is a plant — fake accounts, bots, and paid actors.
They are there to sell you the illusion that this is working for everyone.

And when you message them privately? They reply.
They’re friendly.
Some say they were scared too — but it worked.
Some tell you their husband works in the police and “confirmed it’s legit.”
Some say they’ve earned Rs. 100,000–200,000 already.

They might say:

“I did some research — looks safe.”
“I’ve already withdrawn twice.”
“It’s changed my life. Don’t miss your chance.”

They even share personal stories:

“I’m doing this for my daughter’s school fees.”
“Lost my job during COVID, this is all I have.”

You relate to them. You bond.
You believe.

But every one of them is a script.

• Their names are fake.
• Their profile pictures are stolen.
• Their stories are recycled.

You are standing in a crowd of ghosts — and they’re all clapping for the show you’re about to lose money in.

💸 The Rs. 90,000 Trap

Now that you “trust” the platform, they offer the real prize:

“Deposit Rs. 40,000 and you’ll get Rs. 90,000!”

And once again, they deliver — kind of.

You deposit Rs. 40,000.
Your account balance shows Rs. 90,000.

You’re ecstatic.
You hit withdraw.

But you’re told:

“You can only withdraw Rs. 50,000 for now. The rest is locked to continue tasks.”

Wait. What?

They just gave you back your 40k and added 10k.
You didn’t double your money — you got Rs. 10,000. But in your head you earned Rs. 90,000 and it makes sense to keep Rs.40,000 so that you can earn more.

🎟️ Then Comes the Special Task

The next day, they offer a special task — a bonus event, a golden ticket opportunity.

You must deposit Rs. 200,000 or more.

And you do. Because you’ve seen others (fake others) do the same.
Because it worked last time.

But this time?

A (hidden) fee is applied out of nowhere.
Your account shows a negative balance.
You’re told to top up again or your account will be frozen.

Your money is now gone.
And all the fake users you trusted? They tell you:

“It happened to me too! Just top up once more, it’ll unlock.”

💀 Real Earnings, Real Losses

Let’s be brutally honest.

✅ Yes — people earned Rs. 5,800. Some even Rs. 15,000.
❌ But they lost far more trying to repeat it.

The platform was never designed to help you make money.
It was designed to make you feel like you are — until it’s too late.

This isn’t gambling.
It’s social engineering.

They’re not playing a game.
They’re playing you.

🧠 This Is Not About Being Smart

You’re not stupid if you fell for it.
They used:

• A trusted brand
• Human psychology
• Fake group dynamics
• Emotional bait
• Actual payouts

They hijacked your logic using your own emotions.
That’s not stupidity. That’s a coordinated manipulation.

📱 Telegram, WhatsApp — No Place is Safe

While Telegram gives them anonymity, don’t assume WhatsApp is safe.

Scammers in Sri Lanka:

• Register SIMs using fake IDs
• Steal identities for activation
• Create real-looking numbers with stolen documents

So yes — WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram…
Scams are everywhere now.

The scam isn’t in the app.
The scam is in the offer.

❌ DO NOT INVEST

Let me repeat:

We are not saying “just try it once.”
We are not saying “test and pull out.”
We are saying: DO. NOT. START.

• Do not trust “welcome bonuses.”
• Do not believe anonymous chat groups.
• Do not trust strangers showing off withdrawals.
• Do not think a luxury logo makes it real.

If you’ve sent money already, you were tricked.
If you’re considering it, this is your red flag.

📣 Speak Up. Stop the Cycle.

If you were targeted, share your story.
If you lost money, you’re not alone.
If you were lucky enough to escape — warn others.

Report it to the CCID.
Talk to your friends.
Send them this article.
Because for every one of you that walks away…

There are ten more walking in.

Stay sharp. Stay safe. Stay HackAware.
– DEBUGGER