BBC investigators used Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to identify him. By analyzing details in his videos—such as a distinctive black-and-grey carpet, a car number plate, and mentions of studying finance in Wembley—they were able to track him to a specific student accommodation block [10, 15].
While the BBC described him as promoting crime, his fan base viewed him as a rising talent in the "Alternative Hip Hop" scene, leading to tracks like "I Love To Scam" and "Scammers and Trappers" [11, 12].
The music video and song’s promotion of fraud led to a high-profile investigation by in August 2021 [10].
A popular remix featuring Tarm was released on December 25, 2021, breathing new life into the track with "to-the-point bars" about money-making [9, 17].
Watch the official music video that sparked a national conversation about social media and fraud: Tankz - London Scammer (Music Video) YouTube• Jul 17, 2020
Tankz was labeled a "fraud influencer" who used his platform to sell "fraud guides" (methods for exploiting online retailers) for around £100 [10, 11].
BBC investigators used Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to identify him. By analyzing details in his videos—such as a distinctive black-and-grey carpet, a car number plate, and mentions of studying finance in Wembley—they were able to track him to a specific student accommodation block [10, 15].
While the BBC described him as promoting crime, his fan base viewed him as a rising talent in the "Alternative Hip Hop" scene, leading to tracks like "I Love To Scam" and "Scammers and Trappers" [11, 12]. Tankz - London Scammer (Music Video)
The music video and song’s promotion of fraud led to a high-profile investigation by in August 2021 [10]. BBC investigators used Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to
A popular remix featuring Tarm was released on December 25, 2021, breathing new life into the track with "to-the-point bars" about money-making [9, 17]. The music video and song’s promotion of fraud
Watch the official music video that sparked a national conversation about social media and fraud: Tankz - London Scammer (Music Video) YouTube• Jul 17, 2020
Tankz was labeled a "fraud influencer" who used his platform to sell "fraud guides" (methods for exploiting online retailers) for around £100 [10, 11].
