Judging from the scale and volume of the transactions on Huione Guarantee, it is likely leveraged by numerous organized criminal groups, according to Andrew Fierman, head of national security intelligence at Chainlaysis.
However, he adds that the many services don't cost much money, providing a low barrier to entry and access point into cybercrime for "anyone with internet connection."
According to Chainalysis, individuals looking to facilitate "romance" or investment scams may be able to purchase the necessary tools and services on Huione for just a couple of hundred dollars. Costs can reach thousands of dollars, depending on the level of complexity they are looking to execute.