A new WhatsApp scam, operating under the name Rexvier Digital or Rexvier Digital Company (rexvierdigital.com), is targeting unsuspecting South Africans with fraudulent work-from-home job offers.
This scam follows a pattern seen in previous fraudulent operations, such as the Omnistrace scam and the Pixel Turing scam, both of which used similar deceptive tactics and even shared the same registrant details.
Scams like this one exploit people searching for remote work opportunities, especially in tough economic times. By offering attractive pay for minimal effort, fraudsters lure victims into their trap, using WhatsApp as their main tool for recruitment.
This scam follows an all-too-familiar script, where an unknown number messages potential victims with a vague but enticing job offer, promising easy money without requiring qualifications or experience.
The Website: Hastily Made and Plagiarised
A quick search of the domain rexvierdigital.com reveals that it was registered just three days ago, on 10 February 2025.
The domain uses the same Rhode Island registrant address seen in other scams and is registered via Gname, a Singapore-based registrar notorious for hosting fraudulent websites. Gname’s Trustpilot rating is a woeful 1.6 stars, with numerous complaints about similar scams using this registrar.
This trend suggests that scammers deliberately choose registrars with little oversight or regulation, allowing them to churn out fraudulent domains rapidly.
Notably, rexvierdigital.com has not even been indexed by Google yet, highlighting how new and suspicious it is. A website that isn’t indexed by Google means that it was recently created and lacks any credible online presence, a major red flag when assessing legitimacy.
As with many such scams, the website was hastily put together using Wix, a free website-building platform that scammers frequently use because of its ease of use and lack of verification requirements.
Even more concerning is that much of the content on rexvierdigital.com has been blatantly copied from Directive Consulting (directiveconsulting.com), a legitimate performance marketing agency based in the United States.
The plagiarism is so extensive that Rexvier Digital even copied the actual names of staff members from Directive’s website, which is an incredibly reckless move.
This lazy approach to website creation further proves that Rexvier Digital is not a real company but rather another hastily-assembled scam site designed to appear professional at first glance while holding no actual substance.
How the Scam Works
The scammers reach out to individuals via WhatsApp, posing as an HR assistant from Rexvier Digital Company.
Their approach is carefully crafted to sound both professional and informal, making it seem like a legitimate job opportunity rather than a scripted scam. The initial message follows a pattern:
Hello, I am an HR assistant from Rexvier Digital Company. Our company needs staff for an online job. You can do this in your free time and get paid at the same time. Can I share the work details and salary information?
Once a victim shows interest, they are provided with details that make the job appear easy and rewarding:
- Demo task completion bonus: R30
- Daily income: R200 – R1,000
- Work time: 3 to 5 minutes per task
- Payment sent directly to your bank account
At this point, the scammers introduce a set of tasks that involve joining certain WhatsApp groups or channels, under the guise of completing simple work.
These groups often have recognisable names, which give the impression that they are linked to well-known brands or media platforms.
However, it’s important to note that these companies are not involved in any way—scammers merely use their names to create a false sense of legitimacy.
By directing victims to these groups, scammers achieve multiple objectives. Firstly, they boost the engagement and reach of their fraudulent networks, making them appear more active and trustworthy to new potential victims.
Secondly, it allows them to gather more personal data on those who join, which can later be exploited for further scams.
After a victim has joined the groups, they may initially receive a small payment to reinforce trust. However, as they continue completing tasks, they are soon pressured into making payments under the pretext of unlocking better-paying jobs or gaining access to a “VIP” level.
Some victims are also lured into additional schemes where they are tricked into inviting more people—effectively turning them into unwitting recruiters for the scam.
This method of using real brand names without permission is a common tactic among online fraudsters. It gives the impression that the opportunity is tied to reputable companies, but in reality, those companies have no association with the scam.
It serves as a reminder that even when a job posting or task appears to involve a well-known name, it is always crucial to verify the legitimacy of the source before engaging.
Not Registered with CIPC or FSCA
As expected, Rexvier Digital is not a registered South African company per CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission). This is a critical piece of information, as any company conducting business in South Africa must be registered.
If they were a legitimate employer, their registration details would be publicly accessible. The fact that no such listing exists is confirmation that they are operating illegally.
If at any point this scam begins requiring victims to make deposits, invest money, or promising interest returns, it is also important to note that Rexvier Digital is not a registered Financial Services Provider (FSP) under the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority).
Any company offering financial services in South Africa must be registered with the FSCA, and their absence from this database would be further proof of their fraudulent nature in such a scenario.
This FSCA check is crucial in cases where scammers transition from simple work-from-home tasks to demanding money under the pretence of investments or membership fees.
If the scam evolves into requesting personal or banking details, victims could also be at risk of identity theft, where scammers could misuse the information to commit financial fraud.
Scams like this not only result in direct monetary losses but also pose long-term risks to those who engage with them.
The Final Verdict
Rexvier Digital is nothing more than a copy-paste scam operation, recycling the same deceptive tactics as Omnistrace and Pixel Turing.
The fact that it has plagiarised an entire company’s website content, copied staff names, and operates from a hastily registered domain should be enough to confirm its fraudulent nature.
With WhatsApp scams becoming a daily occurrence, it is crucial for South Africans to stay alert, verify job offers, and report suspicious activity before falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
This latest scam reinforces the importance of conducting thorough checks before engaging with any job offer that appears out of nowhere. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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