Starlink scams & fraud
Fake sellers, phishing and frauds using the Starlink name. 133 reports worldwide.
Lebanese regulator investigates unauthorised Starlink pre-order offer
A newly created firm, Lebanon Net, advertised Starlink pre-orders in June 2026 although Starlink had not launched commercially. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said residential subscriptions are not permitted and opened an investigation.
1 source
- SMEX17 Aug 2026
Hacker Uses Fake Starlink App to Mine Crypto on Android Phones
1 source
- PCMag10 Mar 2026
Truffa della falsa app di Starlink: spia lo smartphone
1 source
- HDblog.it10 Mar 2026
Fake 'Starlink bundles' for Safaricom and Airtel lines circulate on TikTok
Tech-ish reported TikTok accounts that used Starlink branding to sell non-existent cheap data bundles paid via M-PESA. The author said a test payment produced no bundle.
1 source
- Tech-ish29 Dec 2025
Reports of illegal fees for Starlink access in Sumatra flood zones
Reports said flood victims were charged up to Rp20,000 per hour for Starlink access. Komdigi said government-supplied units were free and privately run fee-charging units were outside its authority.
1 source
- Fortune Indonesia10 Dec 2025
Starlink Halts Service to Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Congressional Probe
1 source
- CNET28 Oct 2025
Markas Scam di Myanmar Digerebek, Beroperasi Pakai Starlink
1 source
- detikcom24 Oct 2025
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