Some attacks are obvious. Others work in the shadows, spreading lies and manipulating search engines to damage reputations. That’s exactly what’s happening to IFW Global right now. A coordinated defamation campaign is flooding the internet with false claims, trying to discredit the work IFW does in exposing financial crime.
It’s not just a few negative articles. This is an organised effort using fake DMCA complaints, misleading blog posts, and SEO manipulation to bury IFW’s credibility. And we know exactly why it’s happening.
A Retaliation Against Fraud Investigations
For years, IFW Global has helped victims of scams fight back against cybercriminals, fraudsters, and financial criminals. Our investigations have led to legal action, asset recovery, and the exposure of major fraud networks. That makes us a target.
Since late 2024, IFW has been dealing with hundreds of fraudulent DMCA takedown requests designed to remove IFW’s content from search engines. These complaints falsely claim that IFW’s investigative reports violate copyright laws—when, in reality, they are evidence-based reports uncovering fraud.
At the same time, a wave of defamatory content has appeared online, filled with misleading claims about IFW’s integrity. The goal? To create doubt and confuse potential clients.
Who’s Behind This Attack?
IFW’s cyber intelligence team traced the source of these fraudulent activities to Kirik.pro, a Ukraine-based SEO firm specialising in reputation manipulation. Through email analysis, cryptocurrency tracking, and domain investigations, IFW identified links between the false takedown notices and organised crime groups with a vested interest in silencing fraud investigators.
The orchestrated attack started just after GFCS24, a global financial crime summit where IFW presented findings on large-scale scam networks. Coincidence? Hardly. This is a direct attempt to undermine the work IFW does to expose fraudsters.
Taking Action: IFW’s Response
IFW Global is not standing by while criminals try to erase the truth. Here’s what we’re doing:
- Legal Action: IFW has filed lawsuits against those responsible for the defamation campaign, including those submitting fraudulent DMCA complaints.
- Cyber Forensics Investigation: The team continues to track those behind the attacks, working with law enforcement and cybercrime units.
- Restoring Visibility: IFW is actively working to counter all SEO manipulation, ensuring factual information remains accessible to clients and victims seeking help.
- Public Awareness: Transparency is key. That’s why IFW is speaking out—so clients and supporters understand what’s happening.
IFW’s Commitment to Truth
This smear campaign is proof that IFW’s investigations are making an impact. Criminals wouldn’t go to these lengths if IFW’s work didn’t threaten their illegal operations. The team remains committed to fighting financial crime, no matter how many underhanded tactics fraudsters use to fight back.
If you see misleading content about IFW, question the source. And if you’ve been a victim of financial fraud, reach out—because that’s exactly what these criminals don’t want you to do.
