This blog uncovers a clandestine network of KYC (Know Your Customer) actors employed by deceitful developers to defraud Web3 communities. After conducting interviews with these bad actors and in-depth investigations into underground markets, CertiK exposes the dark reality of the KYC industry. To mitigate risks, CertiK advocates for comprehensive background investigations conducted by experienced criminal investigators to truly verify project teams and ensure transparency and accountability within the crypto industry.