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🚨 Scanlm confirmed $13M Crypto Ponzi Scheme — Guilty Plea Confirmed! āš–ļøšŸ’° Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. has pleaded guilty to laundering millions in a fake AI-powered crypto bot scam! Here’s how it went down: šŸ‘‡ šŸ” What he did: Ran fake firms like Mind Capital & Cloud9Capital Claimed they used AI trading bots Created a fake U.S. agency: ā€œFederal Crypto Reserveā€ 🤯 Tricked investors into paying ā€œinvestigation feesā€ Laundered funds through crypto mixers šŸŒ€ Blew the cash on jets, mansions, chefs & security šŸ‘Øā€āš–ļø Charges: Money laundering Conspiracy to obstruct justice āš ļø Faces up to 15 years in prison šŸŽ­ Co-conspirators: David Saffron a.k.a. ā€œBitcoin Yodaā€ (Trial: Sept 16) David Kagel sentenced to 5 years' probation & $13.9M restitution šŸ’¬ IRS Agent: "Using fake U.S. agencies to scam people brings real federal heat." — šŸ’” Reminder: If it sounds too good to be true—especially with ā€œAI botsā€ or fake government names—it probably is. Stay alert in crypto. — #CryptoScamHelp #ponzischeme #CryptoNewsFlash #MoneyLaundering #BlockchainFraud
🚨 Scanlm confirmed

$13M Crypto Ponzi Scheme — Guilty Plea Confirmed! āš–ļøšŸ’°

Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. has pleaded guilty to laundering millions in a fake AI-powered crypto bot scam!
Here’s how it went down: šŸ‘‡

šŸ” What he did:

Ran fake firms like Mind Capital & Cloud9Capital

Claimed they used AI trading bots

Created a fake U.S. agency: ā€œFederal Crypto Reserveā€ 🤯

Tricked investors into paying ā€œinvestigation feesā€

Laundered funds through crypto mixers šŸŒ€

Blew the cash on jets, mansions, chefs & security

šŸ‘Øā€āš–ļø Charges:

Money laundering

Conspiracy to obstruct justice
āš ļø Faces up to 15 years in prison

šŸŽ­ Co-conspirators:

David Saffron a.k.a. ā€œBitcoin Yodaā€ (Trial: Sept 16)

David Kagel sentenced to 5 years' probation & $13.9M restitution

šŸ’¬ IRS Agent: "Using fake U.S. agencies to scam people brings real federal heat."

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šŸ’” Reminder: If it sounds too good to be true—especially with ā€œAI botsā€ or fake government names—it probably is. Stay alert in crypto.

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#CryptoScamHelp #ponzischeme #CryptoNewsFlash #MoneyLaundering #BlockchainFraud
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#ponzischeme 🚨 Three US banks—Community Financial Services Bank, Mechanics Bank, and RABO AgriFinance—are being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly enabling a massive Ponzi scheme run by Kentucky businessman Brian McClain. šŸ’° McClain reportedly defrauded investors out of millions through a fake cattle investment scheme, promising high returns that never materialized. The banks are accused of ignoring red flags, allowing suspicious transactions, and even extending McClain over $70M in credit despite doubts about his cattle ownership. šŸ„āŒ The lawsuit claims the banks’ negligence helped sustain the scheme for years. McClain took his life in April 2023, and the fraud was exposed soon after. Investors are now seeking justice with compensatory and punitive damages. āš–ļø
#ponzischeme
🚨 Three US banks—Community Financial Services Bank, Mechanics Bank, and RABO AgriFinance—are being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly enabling a massive Ponzi scheme run by Kentucky businessman Brian McClain. šŸ’°

McClain reportedly defrauded investors out of millions through a fake cattle investment scheme, promising high returns that never materialized. The banks are accused of ignoring red flags, allowing suspicious transactions, and even extending McClain over $70M in credit despite doubts about his cattle ownership. šŸ„āŒ

The lawsuit claims the banks’ negligence helped sustain the scheme for years. McClain took his life in April 2023, and the fraud was exposed soon after. Investors are now seeking justice with compensatory and punitive damages. āš–ļø
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and when the regulatory authorities take up crypto fraud...
Bitcoin as Cheap Fame? Companies Turning into Crypto Copycats I recently read an article that I found quite interesting. Here's a brief summary. Carlota Perez once described the manic stages of investment cycles — when everyone blindly mimics ā€œsuccessfulā€ strategies until it all explodes. And it feels like… we’re exactly there: - Companies go public, - Raise cash, - Buy Bitcoin, - Stocks skyrocket, - Repeat. It started with Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy — now just "Strategy" — holding 597,625 BTC. Then came the imitators: from Metaplanet to Spain’s Vanadi Coffee SA, a company losing money on coffee but somehow finding the funds to buy 10,000 BTC. The paradox? These companies don’t produce, sell, or innovate. They just swap cash for hype. Calling it ā€œasset diversificationā€ is like putting perfume on speculation. It’s starting to look like a new form of ICO or NFT mania — only now with ticker symbols. Same tricks, just listed. For example, BitMine Immersion Technologies soared +3000% after announcing they’re now ā€œin Ethereum.ā€ What’s next? Dogecoin on an insurance firm’s balance sheet? But when the trend turns, weak and unprofitable companies will be forced to dump their crypto — and that won’t be fun. Are we really building the future of finance? Or just cycling through another round of ā€œget rich on nothingā€ — no product, no idea, no foundation? The canal boom left behind canals. The dot-com era gave us Google and Amazon. What will the Bitcoin treasuries leave behind? To be honest, there's a lot to think about. Right now, we’re in the middle of an active phase where companies are accumulating cryptocurrency. Both strong and struggling firms are buying in — the latter often to attract attention or improve their financial standing. But what happens to the crypto market when these weaker companies start offloading their crypto holdings — once the mere presence of crypto on their balance sheets no longer boosts their stock prices? What if some of them start going bankrupt? #bitcoin #ponzischeme
Bitcoin as Cheap Fame? Companies Turning into Crypto Copycats

I recently read an article that I found quite interesting. Here's a brief summary.

Carlota Perez once described the manic stages of investment cycles — when everyone blindly mimics ā€œsuccessfulā€ strategies until it all explodes.

And it feels like… we’re exactly there:
- Companies go public,
- Raise cash,
- Buy Bitcoin,
- Stocks skyrocket,
- Repeat.

It started with Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy — now just "Strategy" — holding 597,625 BTC.

Then came the imitators: from Metaplanet to Spain’s Vanadi Coffee SA, a company losing money on coffee but somehow finding the funds to buy 10,000 BTC.

The paradox? These companies don’t produce, sell, or innovate. They just swap cash for hype. Calling it ā€œasset diversificationā€ is like putting perfume on speculation.

It’s starting to look like a new form of ICO or NFT mania — only now with ticker symbols. Same tricks, just listed. For example, BitMine Immersion Technologies soared +3000% after announcing they’re now ā€œin Ethereum.ā€

What’s next? Dogecoin on an insurance firm’s balance sheet?

But when the trend turns, weak and unprofitable companies will be forced to dump their crypto — and that won’t be fun.

Are we really building the future of finance? Or just cycling through another round of ā€œget rich on nothingā€ — no product, no idea, no foundation?

The canal boom left behind canals. The dot-com era gave us Google and Amazon. What will the Bitcoin treasuries leave behind?

To be honest, there's a lot to think about. Right now, we’re in the middle of an active phase where companies are accumulating cryptocurrency. Both strong and struggling firms are buying in — the latter often to attract attention or improve their financial standing.

But what happens to the crypto market when these weaker companies start offloading their crypto holdings — once the mere presence of crypto on their balance sheets no longer boosts their stock prices? What if some of them start going bankrupt?

#bitcoin #ponzischeme
āš ļøšŸšØ Warning: Potential Online Scam Targeting Pakistani Investors! ā—ā— An alarming trend has surfaced in Pakistan, where approximately $143.8 million (40 billion PKR) has been funneled into a suspicious app called TREA*URE NFT within just 12 hours. This massive influx of funds raises serious concerns about the platform’s legitimacy and the potential for devastating financial losses. Reports suggest that desperate individuals are going to extreme lengths to invest, including taking bank loans, borrowing from friends, and even mortgaging their homes and land. The primary driving force? Greed—with many ignoring the fact that the platform lacks a genuine use case or a skill-based earning mechanism. Experts warn that TREA*URE NFT bears a striking resemblance to past financial scams like Double Shah. The platform appears to operate on a Ponzi-like model, relying solely on new deposits and recruitment, with no real connection to blockchain-based NFTs. In a troubling development, the withdrawal option has been disabled, indicating that the platform’s operators might be preparing to vanish with investors’ money. 🚨 Investors are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid investing in TREA*URE NFT. Protect your financial security and stay vigilant against potential scams! #NFT #NFTScam #CryptoScam #Binance #InvestmentFraud #PonziScheme
āš ļøšŸšØ Warning: Potential Online Scam Targeting Pakistani Investors! ā—ā—

An alarming trend has surfaced in Pakistan, where approximately $143.8 million (40 billion PKR) has been funneled into a suspicious app called TREA*URE NFT within just 12 hours. This massive influx of funds raises serious concerns about the platform’s legitimacy and the potential for devastating financial losses.

Reports suggest that desperate individuals are going to extreme lengths to invest, including taking bank loans, borrowing from friends, and even mortgaging their homes and land. The primary driving force? Greed—with many ignoring the fact that the platform lacks a genuine use case or a skill-based earning mechanism.

Experts warn that TREA*URE NFT bears a striking resemblance to past financial scams like Double Shah. The platform appears to operate on a Ponzi-like model, relying solely on new deposits and recruitment, with no real connection to blockchain-based NFTs.

In a troubling development, the withdrawal option has been disabled, indicating that the platform’s operators might be preparing to vanish with investors’ money.

🚨 Investors are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid investing in TREA*URE NFT. Protect your financial security and stay vigilant against potential scams!

#NFT #NFTScam #CryptoScam #Binance #InvestmentFraud #PonziScheme
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This fraudulent NFT platform is luring users with fake promises of high returns—but here’s the cold reality:

āŒ Fake NFT sales & misleading profit claims

āŒ Pays old investors with new deposits (classic Ponzi trap!)

āŒ Will soon block withdrawals—leaving victims with nothing!

šŸ’° š—”š—°š˜ š—”š—¢š—Ŗ! š—Ŗš—¶š˜š—µš—±š—æš—®š˜„ š˜†š—¼š˜‚š—æ š—³š˜‚š—»š—±š˜€ š—œš— š— š—˜š——š—œš—”š—§š—˜š—Ÿš—¬! šŸ’°

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āœ”ļø Always verify platforms before investing

āœ”ļø If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam

āœ”ļø Report & expose fraudulent schemes!

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Network • OneLinkĀ (Global Sponsorship Network) • OnPassive • Onward Capital• Oola Global• Open Alexa• Opportunity NetworkĀ (sold to OneCoin)• Orientum • OrbiXVictus (AIM Global) • Orion Finance• Ormeus Global • Oro One• OSM Software Solutions• O'Snap• OXO Worldwide•PandaTron• Paparazzi Accessories• PartyLite• Passive Tron Profits• Paytron BTC• PBX TradingĀ (former Premium Business)• PetronPay• Phenomenal Club• PIE 24/7• Pipz• Post 2 Profits• PraetorianĀ Global International (PGI)• PlusTokenĀ (World Blockchain Forum)• PowerPost Profits• Powur• Primary the Ruling Class • Premium Business • Prime International Club• PrivaFund• Prizm• ProCash• Profit Connect• Project Lantern•QNet (rebranded from GoldQuest) • Qtrex• Quaestor Solutions (Quaestor Coin)• QubitLifeĀ (rebranded fromĀ QubitTech)• Questra World•R Network• RE247365• Recylix• Redwood Scientific Technologies• RengaLife• Riseoo• Riway• Robot22 Trade• Rostek Global• Royal Returns• Roy Club• Royal Q (Sec gov ph)• Safir International • Salvia• SamKoin• Scentsy• Scout & Cellar• SDK Meta• SeedChange• Senexa• SHA-256• ShynXL• Silver Icing• Silver Partners for Profits• SilverStar LiveĀ (renamed AI Global, and then again to Ai Expert Advisor)• Silwana Global• Sincere Systems (rebooted as S-Group)• SiteTalk • Six Sigma Trade• SkyWay Capital,Ā CryptoUnitsĀ (rebooted to Unitsky String Technologies) • SmartHashes• SmashFund• SnapBots• Snap Delivered• SofTrade AI• Solar Group• Solar Oil Project• Solmax Global• Solvasa• Speed Finance Club• Success By Health• Success Factory• SuperDraft Pro (SuperSports Global)• SwagĀ (Swag Mining, Swag Network)• SwapIT • SwissCoin •Tapestri• Team Travel MVP• TechVision• Telepreneur Corp• Teqra• The $100 System• The Happy Co• The Perfect System• The PLR System Ā The Prosperity Grid • The Token Network• TheClub.Travel• TelexFree• Toga Limited (reboot to Eostre Berhad)• Torque Trading (TORQ)• Touchstone Success• Torexo Finance• TRVL• Tradera• Trading Insight• Traffic Monsoon• TriumphFX• TronBase• TronCarry• TronCase• TronChain • Tronconomy• TronPlus• TronThunder• Trujivan• Trunited• Trust Investing• Tulian Investment• Turbo Crypto• Twindax• Twin TurboTRX• Unaico • Universal Abundance • Up2GiveĀ (U2G Network) • UpMoney• Upnomix• UR Worth It• Ushare• Uulala• Unity Line Builders• Upistic•Vantel Pearls• Vida Divina• Viral Compensation• Visalus Sciences• Viseming• Vitae• Viv• Vollara• VR Tron500• VRDa1•Wakaya Perfection (sold to LaCore Enterprises)Ā WantageOne • WaterMine• Wazzub• We Share Abundance• Weter• Wiseling • Wiseming• Workxon• World Crypto Life• World Enhanced Wealth Ecosystem Global (WeWe Global) • WorldVentures (acquired byĀ Verona International Holdings, rebooted asĀ DreamTrips)• World Wealth Club •Xellis (former Natura4Ever)• XEMXLink• Xifra LifeStyle• Xtreme Pro System•YEP• Youngevity•Zax• Zeek Rewards• Zeniq Coin • Zeonis• ZetBull• Zomoney• Zukul Gold• Zukul Trading#BTC #Ponzi #ponzischeme #scammers. #Cryptoscam

🚩2021 - To-Date SCAMS , SECURITIES FRAUD, PYRAMID SCHEME AND PONZI SCHEME WARNING LISTS (503 LIST):

Below you'll find both active, inactive, dormant, rebooted, rebranded and collapsed businesses (503):(majority of these lists has either rug pull or rebranded their names & company websites altogether but by their same tales you shall know them šŸ˜†šŸ˜…)• 1044Pro• 5 Billion Sales• 50/50 Crowdfunding (reboot to CoopCrowd)• 4QLife• 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle• ABA Marketing (rebooted to 7 Flags Club) • ACN• Affluence Network• AI Marketing (reboot to CashBackPro)• Alliance In Motion Global (AIM Global)• AirBit Club• Alcor Trade (former Antares Trade)• Algotech (rebooted as WinWheel)• Allied Wallet• Alluyssian Sciences• Alovea• Aluva• Antares Trade (reboot to Alcor Trade)• AmpLIFEi• Antis Capital• AntUSD• Apex Financial• Aplex VAĀ  (part of Throne Legacy Capital)• Appi Travels• Arctic Nutrition• Areons• Artery Network• Assure For Life• Atteva• AuBit (rebooted as Freeway) • Average Joe Profit System • AuLivesĀ (acquired by Validus, merged)• Aura 4 Finance• AutoTrade Gold (Panthera Trade Technologies,Ā LegoMarket LLC, Pansaka)• Auvoria Prime •Baccarat• Bakuhatsu • Belfast Capital Group • Bastion Invest• BE, Be Rules or Be Factor (former Mellius)• Be International• Bedrock Experts• Better Globe (prevĀ Green Planet) • Beurax• Beyond• Bitassets Venture• BitClub Network • BitCoiin• BitcoLoan• BitConnect • Bitflow Asset• Bitles• BitLocity• BitPayProfits• BitPlam• BitRobot• BitWings• Bixo Money (formerĀ BixoTrade)• BlackOxygen Organics• Blessings In No Time (BINT)• Blockchain Capital• Blockchain Global (ACX)• Block Consult• BloxTec• BNB33 Club• BNBBusiness • BNB Profit• BNB Stake• BoldGains International• Bomb Party• BotTronic• Bruxis Trading• Bulavita• Juuva (former Wakaya Perfection)• BullRun• Cannerald• CashBack Marketing• CashBackPro (former AI Marketing)• Calerie• Carcoin• Cash Forex GroupĀ (CashFX)• CBI Global (reboot from Uhuru Tribe)• Centurion GlobalĀ (former Ducatus Network)• CHY Mall• ClearUnited• CoinChain Digital• CoinOption• Cloud Horizon • Cloud Token• ClubShop• Commodum• Common Sense Wellnes Worldwide• ConligusĀ (sold to OneCoin)• CTCoin (Control Traders)• Control Finance• Coop5050 (former CoopCrowd and 50/50 Crowdfunding• Cooperative Crowdfunding• CopyProTraders• Corsair Group (Cloud Horizon) • Crowd 1Ā (Planet IX) • Crowdbridge Global • Crunchi• CrypArena• Crypto Advice (Mended Minds, Secugenius,Ā QuickX)• Cryptoberg• CryptobestFX247• Cryptolon• CryptoSook• CryptoSpot• CubeBitĀ (reboot to CubeBit 2.0)• CVC Funding• CyberChain • DagCoin • Daisy AI • Daxio• DDKoin• DeFiNatics• DigiCoin• Digital Income Systems• Digital Money Markets• Digital Profit• Direct Cellars• Divine Prosperity Blossom• doTerra• Driven Properties• Ducatus Network (reboot to Centurion Global)• DuoLife•Eclipcity Global• Eaconomy (partnered with Beyond Wealth)• Easy1Up• EclipCity Global • EcoTrade• eComelize • Edain (EAI token)• Elamant• Elevate Pass• Elixoo• Elon MuskĀ scam• Elysium Capital• Elysium Network • EndoTech• EmpiresX • Empowered Consumerism (AIM Global)• Enigro GroupĀ (rebooted to The Opportunity Network)• eOracle (reboot to Espian Global)• Epika Global• Espian Global (former eOracle) • EtherScan • EtherConnect• Evo Binary• Evolution Gifting Community• EvoRichĀ (Skywaay Capital / NEEW) • Exove Investment• Exp Realty• Expo R&M• F2S Fund• Family First Life• EzyTRX (reboot to EzyTRX II)• Finalmente Global • Finance & Business Consulting (FBC)• Financial Education Services• Finiko• Flexkom (rebooted to Weeconomy)• Fola Global (FamilyMart)• FomoEx• Forsage BUSDĀ  (former Forsage, Fortron, Forsage Tron, Forsage XGold)• FreebayĀ (former G999) • Freedom Group• FirstCoin Club • FutureNet• Future Maker Life Care• Futurion Finance•Gameas• Ganancias Deportivas• G999 (GSPartners, in partnership with Driven Properties)• GainBTT• GetOn Global • Gifting Community• Gift Of Legacy• Global I Gold Online (GIG-OS) (formerĀ EmGoldex andĀ Global InterGold)• GladiaCoin• Globalytics Tech Research (rebooted from Jubilee Ace) • Global I Gold Online • Global Investment Trading (dba Liyeplimal)• Global Sponsorship Network (GSN) reboot from OneLink• Global Technology & Innovation • Global Trading Club• Go9Tro• GoFounders• GreenChoyce• GreenGold• GriddyPro•Headway Capital (clone of Ax Trader)• Hulsa• Hustle With Us• HybridTech Global • HyperFundĀ (former HyperCapital)• HyperMining (HyperTech)• Hyperverse/Ā HyperVerse Ecosystem, shortĀ VerseEco, consists of Nebula,Ā Galaxy Decentralized Capital and VerseDAO, HyperCash, HU, MOF, HVT, HDAO,Ā partnership Genaro Network (GNX token)•IAM Worldwide• iBG Finance• iBuumerang/Ellev8 (former Countdown4Freedom)• IDentityUSA• i-Fern• iGenius• iHub Global• Ilgamos (reboot to ILGON)• Impero Solutions• (reboot from EurekaCoin)• INB Network (CashBackPro, former AI Marketing)• InCruises• Indusviva• Infinity Global (Bitex)• Infinity2Global• InnerQuest Global • IM Mastery Academy• Impero Solutions• Incomatrix• Innov8tive Nutrion• Intelligence Prime Capital (IPC Trade,Ā  IPCapital)• Intense Live• International TEFL Organization• Investrix• Investview (reboot as Kuvera Global, brand iGenius)• Infinity Loops• iPro Network (ProCurrency, PROC)• IQ ChainĀ (rebranded toĀ IQ Legacy) • IQ 5050 • iQuandex• Isagenix• iX Global• IX Inversors•Jaa LifeStyle• JetCoin• Jeuness• JN Jewelry• Jonny Blockchain• Jubilee Ace • Just Been Paid 2020• Karatbars InternationalĀ (LifeBase, G999, Freebay)• Kevlar Gifting Communities (reboot to Gifting Communities)• Kindred Hearts• King Finance• KOK Play• Kripto Future• Kryptogenex• Lifestyle Marketing Group• KuailianĀ Eco-system• Kynect Energy (acquired by ACN)• Laetitude• Learn Build Lead (LBL)• LeoTrade• Level Up 247• LifeBase • Lion's Share• Liv Labs• Liyeplimal Crypto MLM System• Lobto• Longrich• Lucky Dozens• Lueur Lauren International• LuLaRoe• Lyconet• Lyoness• Mag Markets• Majesty Hash pro• MarfinFX• Maskcara (rebranded as Seint) Matt Bot AI• Matic Business• Matrix Pro• Matrix Pro Leads• MBI International• Medical Marketing Project (MMP)• Mfinity Global (former Bulavita)• Mido Finance• Mindset 24 Global• Mined• Mined Capital• Minerva Trading Bot (CMC Invest)• Mining City• MineRift• Mint Builder• Mirollex• Mirror Trading International • MMM Global• MOBE (QualPay)• Model Farming• Monat• Monetize 911• MoneyTime• Monk Trading Investment• MultiplyWESA• MVR Life• My Blockchain Life• MyCOM• MyCryptoWorld• My Daily Choice• My Freedom in 365• MyGBit Mining• My Passive Trades• myWorldĀ  (Lyoness)•Nacometa• Namiro • Nano Club • Nano Crowd • Navan Global (sold to Ariix)• NBH Finance (NBH Group)• Ncrease• Neora (formerly Nerium International) • NewChoyce• New Economic Evolution of the WorldĀ (NEEW)• NextLevelX• Nexyiu• Nimbus Platform• Nominex• NortheStar• Nowsite Marketing• NRGY GO• NuSkin• Nussentials• Nu Xtrax• Nutonic•Omega Digital• Omegapro Forex • OneCoin • One Eco System (rebranded to OneLife Network)Ā OneDealer AS Norway • OneLife Network • OneLinkĀ (Global Sponsorship Network) • OnPassive • Onward Capital• Oola Global• Open Alexa• Opportunity NetworkĀ (sold to OneCoin)• Orientum • OrbiXVictus (AIM Global) • Orion Finance• Ormeus Global • Oro One• OSM Software Solutions• O'Snap• OXO Worldwide•PandaTron• Paparazzi Accessories• PartyLite• Passive Tron Profits• Paytron BTC• PBX TradingĀ (former Premium Business)• PetronPay• Phenomenal Club• PIE 24/7• Pipz• Post 2 Profits• PraetorianĀ Global International (PGI)• PlusTokenĀ (World Blockchain Forum)• PowerPost Profits• Powur• Primary the Ruling Class • Premium Business • Prime International Club• PrivaFund• Prizm• ProCash• Profit Connect• Project Lantern•QNet (rebranded from GoldQuest) • Qtrex• Quaestor Solutions (Quaestor Coin)• QubitLifeĀ (rebranded fromĀ QubitTech)• Questra World•R Network• RE247365• Recylix• Redwood Scientific Technologies• RengaLife• Riseoo• Riway• Robot22 Trade• Rostek Global• Royal Returns• Roy Club• Royal Q (Sec gov ph)• Safir International • Salvia• SamKoin• Scentsy• Scout & Cellar• SDK Meta• SeedChange• Senexa• SHA-256• ShynXL• Silver Icing• Silver Partners for Profits• SilverStar LiveĀ (renamed AI Global, and then again to Ai Expert Advisor)• Silwana Global• Sincere Systems (rebooted as S-Group)• SiteTalk • Six Sigma Trade• SkyWay Capital,Ā CryptoUnitsĀ (rebooted to Unitsky String Technologies) • SmartHashes• SmashFund• SnapBots• Snap Delivered• SofTrade AI• Solar Group• Solar Oil Project• Solmax Global• Solvasa• Speed Finance Club• Success By Health• Success Factory• SuperDraft Pro (SuperSports Global)• SwagĀ (Swag Mining, Swag Network)• SwapIT • SwissCoin •Tapestri• Team Travel MVP• TechVision• Telepreneur Corp• Teqra• The $100 System• The Happy Co• The Perfect System• The PLR System Ā The Prosperity Grid • The Token Network• TheClub.Travel• TelexFree• Toga Limited (reboot to Eostre Berhad)• Torque Trading (TORQ)• Touchstone Success• Torexo Finance• TRVL• Tradera• Trading Insight• Traffic Monsoon• TriumphFX• TronBase• TronCarry• TronCase• TronChain • Tronconomy• TronPlus• TronThunder• Trujivan• Trunited• Trust Investing• Tulian Investment• Turbo Crypto• Twindax• Twin TurboTRX• Unaico • Universal Abundance • Up2GiveĀ (U2G Network) • UpMoney• Upnomix• UR Worth It• Ushare• Uulala• Unity Line Builders• Upistic•Vantel Pearls• Vida Divina• Viral Compensation• Visalus Sciences• Viseming• Vitae• Viv• Vollara• VR Tron500• VRDa1•Wakaya Perfection (sold to LaCore Enterprises)Ā WantageOne • WaterMine• Wazzub• We Share Abundance• Weter• Wiseling • Wiseming• Workxon• World Crypto Life• World Enhanced Wealth Ecosystem Global (WeWe Global) • WorldVentures (acquired byĀ Verona International Holdings, rebooted asĀ DreamTrips)• World Wealth Club •Xellis (former Natura4Ever)• XEMXLink• Xifra LifeStyle• Xtreme Pro System•YEP• Youngevity•Zax• Zeek Rewards• Zeniq Coin • Zeonis• ZetBull• Zomoney• Zukul Gold• Zukul Trading#BTC #Ponzi #ponzischeme #scammers. #Cryptoscam
MTFE: Nigeria's Billion-Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposes the Urgency of Knowledge in Crypto Space In a harrowing turn of events, Nigeria has been rocked by what is now known as the MTFE Ponzi scheme, an audacious crypto fraud that duped unsuspecting investors out of a staggering $1 billion. Most tragically, the majority of victims hail from the northern regions of the country, serving as a grim reminder of the critical role that knowledge plays in safeguarding oneself against Ponzi schemes and fraudulent crypto projects. The MTFE Ponzi Scheme Unveiled The MTFE saga, which has left a trail of financial ruin and heartache, showcased the dark side of the cryptocurrency world. Luring in eager investors with the promise of unparalleled returns, the orchestrators of the scheme capitalized on the prevailing curiosity surrounding cryptocurrencies. Operating under a veneer of legitimacy, the Ponzi scheme exploited the lack of awareness and financial education among its victims. A Regional Tragedy and a Global Wake-Up Call What sets the MTFE Ponzi scheme apart is the alarming number of victims from Nigeria's northern states. In these areas, access to reliable information and financial literacy resources is limited, rendering people vulnerable to exploitation. This grim reality underscores the urgent need to equip individuals with the knowledge necessary to navigate the treacherous waters of cryptocurrency investments. The Lessons of MTFE: Knowledge is the Ultimate Defense Discerning the Genuine from the Fraudulent: In the chaotic crypto landscape, knowledge is the beacon that guides investors away from fraudulent projects. A sound understanding of blockchain technology, market dynamics, and due diligence empowers individuals to identify red flags and steer clear of Ponzi schemes. Mitigating Risks: Armed with knowledge, investors can accurately assess risk levels and make informed decisions. Understanding the volatile nature of the crypto market helps individuals protect their assets and avoid falling victim to the allure of get-rich-quick schemes. Emotional Resilience: The MTFE Ponzi scheme's aftermath serves as a stark reminder of the emotional toll such scams exact on victims. Knowledge equips investors with the mental fortitude to make rational decisions, shielding them from falling prey to fear, greed, and FOMO. Empowering Vulnerable Regions: By disseminating knowledge and promoting financial literacy, we can empower individuals in underprivileged regions to make informed choices. Education is the ultimate antidote to exploitation, as it equips individuals with the tools to discern credible opportunities from deceitful schemes. A Roadmap to a Safer Crypto Future The MTFE Ponzi scheme is an unfortunate chapter in Nigeria's crypto history, but it serves as a rallying cry for change. Aspiring crypto investors must recognize the dire importance of knowledge in navigating this complex arena. By actively seeking education, staying vigilant, and relying on trusted sources of information, individuals can protect themselves and their investments. In the aftermath of the MTFE debacle, we have a collective responsibility to fortify ourselves against future Ponzi schemes. Knowledge is not just a key—it's a shield that guards against deception, safeguards financial stability, and paves the way for responsible and informed crypto investing. Let us learn from the lessons of MTFE and propel ourselves toward a brighter, more secure crypto future. #crypto2023 #Ponzischeme

MTFE: Nigeria's Billion-Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposes the Urgency of Knowledge in Crypto Space

In a harrowing turn of events, Nigeria has been rocked by what is now known as the MTFE Ponzi scheme, an audacious crypto fraud that duped unsuspecting investors out of a staggering $1 billion. Most tragically, the majority of victims hail from the northern regions of the country, serving as a grim reminder of the critical role that knowledge plays in safeguarding oneself against Ponzi schemes and fraudulent crypto projects.

The MTFE Ponzi Scheme Unveiled

The MTFE saga, which has left a trail of financial ruin and heartache, showcased the dark side of the cryptocurrency world. Luring in eager investors with the promise of unparalleled returns, the orchestrators of the scheme capitalized on the prevailing curiosity surrounding cryptocurrencies. Operating under a veneer of legitimacy, the Ponzi scheme exploited the lack of awareness and financial education among its victims.

A Regional Tragedy and a Global Wake-Up Call

What sets the MTFE Ponzi scheme apart is the alarming number of victims from Nigeria's northern states. In these areas, access to reliable information and financial literacy resources is limited, rendering people vulnerable to exploitation. This grim reality underscores the urgent need to equip individuals with the knowledge necessary to navigate the treacherous waters of cryptocurrency investments.

The Lessons of MTFE: Knowledge is the Ultimate Defense

Discerning the Genuine from the Fraudulent: In the chaotic crypto landscape, knowledge is the beacon that guides investors away from fraudulent projects. A sound understanding of blockchain technology, market dynamics, and due diligence empowers individuals to identify red flags and steer clear of Ponzi schemes.

Mitigating Risks: Armed with knowledge, investors can accurately assess risk levels and make informed decisions. Understanding the volatile nature of the crypto market helps individuals protect their assets and avoid falling victim to the allure of get-rich-quick schemes.

Emotional Resilience: The MTFE Ponzi scheme's aftermath serves as a stark reminder of the emotional toll such scams exact on victims. Knowledge equips investors with the mental fortitude to make rational decisions, shielding them from falling prey to fear, greed, and FOMO.

Empowering Vulnerable Regions: By disseminating knowledge and promoting financial literacy, we can empower individuals in underprivileged regions to make informed choices. Education is the ultimate antidote to exploitation, as it equips individuals with the tools to discern credible opportunities from deceitful schemes.

A Roadmap to a Safer Crypto Future

The MTFE Ponzi scheme is an unfortunate chapter in Nigeria's crypto history, but it serves as a rallying cry for change. Aspiring crypto investors must recognize the dire importance of knowledge in navigating this complex arena. By actively seeking education, staying vigilant, and relying on trusted sources of information, individuals can protect themselves and their investments.

In the aftermath of the MTFE debacle, we have a collective responsibility to fortify ourselves against future Ponzi schemes. Knowledge is not just a key—it's a shield that guards against deception, safeguards financial stability, and paves the way for responsible and informed crypto investing. Let us learn from the lessons of MTFE and propel ourselves toward a brighter, more secure crypto future.

#crypto2023 #Ponzischeme
ZachXBT Exposes WhiteRock Token as Potential $33M ZKasino Money Laundering Scheme#ponzischeme ZachXBT exposes WhiteRock Finance as elaborate $33 million ZKasino money laundering scheme linking stolen presale funds to real-world asset platform through direct on-chain connections between marketing wallets and personal email tied to alleged mastermind Ildar Ilham operating as "Prometheus". Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered evidence linking WhiteRock Finance project to the notorious $33 million ZKasino exit scam, exposing what appears to be an elaborate money laundering operation. This scheme was designed to legitimize stolen funds through a seemingly legitimate real-world asset tokenization platform. The investigation reveals direct on-chain connections between WhiteRock’s marketing wallets, ZKasino’s stolen presale funds, and a personal email address that ties key team members from both projects together. What is ZKasino? The ZKasino scandal originally erupted in April 2024 when the blockchain gambling project abruptly diverted $33 million worth of investor funds to Lido’s staking protocol instead of returning them as promised to presale participants. The scheme led to the arrest of team member Elham Nourzai by Dutch financial crime authorities, while alleged co-conspirators Ildar Ilham and Lior Ben Zakan reportedly fled to the Middle East. Following Nourzai’s release in late 2024, the stolen funds began moving through a sophisticated laundering network that employed chain-hopping across ZkSync, Starknet, EVM, and Solana networks. Proceeds were converted to Monero through instant exchanges, cashed out via OTC brokers, and traded on perpetual platforms like Hyperliquid. ZachXBT’s investigation reveals that WhiteRock emerged in late 2024 with immediate red flags, including an anonymous team without verifiable history, fabricated partnership claims, and funding sources linked to instant exchanges commonly used for money laundering. The investigator traced funds from ZKasino’s stolen treasury directly to WhiteRock’s marketing wallet, which was subsequently used to pay influencers for promotional content. Most damning, ZachXBT discovered that a personal email address associated with WhiteRock’s deployer wallet belongs to an account named ā€œIldarTheGrandMasterā€ on Chess.com. This directly links the project to Ildar Ilham, one of ZKasino’s alleged masterminds, who operates under the alias ā€œPrometheus.ā€ From Presale Scam to RWA Revolution: The ZKasino Money Laundering Scheme The ZKasino exit scam represents one of the most brazen betrayals of investor trust in recent crypto history. It began as a promising blockchain gambling platform that raised over $30 million through presales before revealing its true nature. The project initially promised participants that their bridged Ethereum would be returnable, but when launch day arrived on April 20, 2024, ZKasino dramatically altered the terms. Instead of honoring withdrawal requests, the team converted all 10,515 ETH to ZKAS tokens at a heavily discounted rate of $0.055, subject to a punitive 15-month vesting schedule that effectively trapped investor funds. The deception deepened when investigators discovered that ZKasino’s supposed revolutionary blockchain was merely an Arbitrum Nitro chain lacking the zero-knowledge technology that formed the core of its marketing promises. Following the collapse and subsequent arrests, the stolen funds underwent sophisticated laundering through multiple blockchain networks and financial instruments. This multi-vector laundering strategy, explained by ZachXBT, mirrors tactics seen in other major crypto crimes. Recent cases include Australian authorities uncovering a $190 million laundering network that mixed illicit crypto with legitimate business income and European investigations into OKX’s alleged role in laundering $100 million from the Bybit hack. How Stolen Millions Funded WhiteRock’s Success Story WhiteRock, launched on December 24, 2024, positioned itself as a revolutionary platform that would bring traditional markets onto the blockchain. The platform quickly gained traction by promising to democratize access to traditionally exclusive wealth-building opportunities through its native WHITE token and USDX stablecoin. However, ZachXBT’s investigation reveals that WhiteRock’s impressive growth metrics and partnership claims were built on fraudulent foundations. The project’s marketing campaigns, funded directly through wallets containing ZKasino’s stolen funds, promoted fake partnerships with major financial institutions. StoneX publicly denied WhiteRock’s partnership claims, while supposed collaborations with BlackRock and First Citizens Bank lacked any verifiable evidence. The project’s most audacious claim involved rumors of a partnership with Saudi Aramco through Ripple to tokenize oil supply chains, which drove WHITE token prices up 110% on May 30 despite having no factual basis. ZachXBT has called for major exchanges, including MEXC and Gate.io, to delist WHITE token and conduct enhanced due diligence. Follow šŸ”„ Stay tuned for more updates šŸš€šŸ˜šŸš€

ZachXBT Exposes WhiteRock Token as Potential $33M ZKasino Money Laundering Scheme

#ponzischeme
ZachXBT exposes WhiteRock Finance as elaborate $33 million ZKasino money laundering scheme linking stolen presale funds to real-world asset platform through direct on-chain connections between marketing wallets and personal email tied to alleged mastermind Ildar Ilham operating as "Prometheus".
Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered evidence linking WhiteRock Finance project to the notorious $33 million ZKasino exit scam, exposing what appears to be an elaborate money laundering operation.
This scheme was designed to legitimize stolen funds through a seemingly legitimate real-world asset tokenization platform.
The investigation reveals direct on-chain connections between WhiteRock’s marketing wallets, ZKasino’s stolen presale funds, and a personal email address that ties key team members from both projects together.

What is ZKasino?
The ZKasino scandal originally erupted in April 2024 when the blockchain gambling project abruptly diverted $33 million worth of investor funds to Lido’s staking protocol instead of returning them as promised to presale participants.
The scheme led to the arrest of team member Elham Nourzai by Dutch financial crime authorities, while alleged co-conspirators Ildar Ilham and Lior Ben Zakan reportedly fled to the Middle East.
Following Nourzai’s release in late 2024, the stolen funds began moving through a sophisticated laundering network that employed chain-hopping across ZkSync, Starknet, EVM, and Solana networks.
Proceeds were converted to Monero through instant exchanges, cashed out via OTC brokers, and traded on perpetual platforms like Hyperliquid.
ZachXBT’s investigation reveals that WhiteRock emerged in late 2024 with immediate red flags, including an anonymous team without verifiable history, fabricated partnership claims, and funding sources linked to instant exchanges commonly used for money laundering.

The investigator traced funds from ZKasino’s stolen treasury directly to WhiteRock’s marketing wallet, which was subsequently used to pay influencers for promotional content.
Most damning, ZachXBT discovered that a personal email address associated with WhiteRock’s deployer wallet belongs to an account named ā€œIldarTheGrandMasterā€ on Chess.com.
This directly links the project to Ildar Ilham, one of ZKasino’s alleged masterminds, who operates under the alias ā€œPrometheus.ā€
From Presale Scam to RWA Revolution: The ZKasino Money Laundering Scheme
The ZKasino exit scam represents one of the most brazen betrayals of investor trust in recent crypto history. It began as a promising blockchain gambling platform that raised over $30 million through presales before revealing its true nature.
The project initially promised participants that their bridged Ethereum would be returnable, but when launch day arrived on April 20, 2024, ZKasino dramatically altered the terms.
Instead of honoring withdrawal requests, the team converted all 10,515 ETH to ZKAS tokens at a heavily discounted rate of $0.055, subject to a punitive 15-month vesting schedule that effectively trapped investor funds.
The deception deepened when investigators discovered that ZKasino’s supposed revolutionary blockchain was merely an Arbitrum Nitro chain lacking the zero-knowledge technology that formed the core of its marketing promises.
Following the collapse and subsequent arrests, the stolen funds underwent sophisticated laundering through multiple blockchain networks and financial instruments.
This multi-vector laundering strategy, explained by ZachXBT, mirrors tactics seen in other major crypto crimes.
Recent cases include Australian authorities uncovering a $190 million laundering network that mixed illicit crypto with legitimate business income and European investigations into OKX’s alleged role in laundering $100 million from the Bybit hack.

How Stolen Millions Funded WhiteRock’s Success Story
WhiteRock, launched on December 24, 2024, positioned itself as a revolutionary platform that would bring traditional markets onto the blockchain.
The platform quickly gained traction by promising to democratize access to traditionally exclusive wealth-building opportunities through its native WHITE token and USDX stablecoin.
However, ZachXBT’s investigation reveals that WhiteRock’s impressive growth metrics and partnership claims were built on fraudulent foundations.
The project’s marketing campaigns, funded directly through wallets containing ZKasino’s stolen funds, promoted fake partnerships with major financial institutions.

StoneX publicly denied WhiteRock’s partnership claims, while supposed collaborations with BlackRock and First Citizens Bank lacked any verifiable evidence.
The project’s most audacious claim involved rumors of a partnership with Saudi Aramco through Ripple to tokenize oil supply chains, which drove WHITE token prices up 110% on May 30 despite having no factual basis.
ZachXBT has called for major exchanges, including MEXC and Gate.io, to delist WHITE token and conduct enhanced due diligence.

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The Cheese Pyramid Scheme – A Tale of Greed and Illusion In a peaceful village, a man arrived selling cheese wheels. But not just any cheese — this cheese was ā€œaged in the mountains of magic,ā€ he claimed, and its value doubled every week. He said: ā€œBuy one for $100 today, and next week it’ll be worth $200! Or better — get others to buy cheese from me, and I’ll pay you a commission!ā€ Villagers were skeptical… until the first few buyers made money. They began recruiting others, who bought cheese expecting to sell it at double the price. More and more people joined. Some mortgaged their homes. Some sold their land. One man sold his real cows to buy more imaginary cheese. Soon, cheese was everywhere — in barns, under beds, in wells — but no one was eating it. Then one morning, the cheese man vanished. People gathered in panic. Someone shouted: ā€œI’ve got 50 cheese wheels — worth $10,000!ā€ An old farmer grumbled: ā€œWorth nothing if nobody wants to buy it.ā€ Suddenly, the village was full of expensive, smelly cheese… and broken dreams. #ponzischeme #memecoinšŸš€šŸš€šŸš€
The Cheese Pyramid Scheme – A Tale of Greed and Illusion

In a peaceful village, a man arrived selling cheese wheels. But not just any cheese — this cheese was ā€œaged in the mountains of magic,ā€ he claimed, and its value doubled every week.

He said:

ā€œBuy one for $100 today, and next week it’ll be worth $200! Or better — get others to buy cheese from me, and I’ll pay you a commission!ā€

Villagers were skeptical… until the first few buyers made money. They began recruiting others, who bought cheese expecting to sell it at double the price.

More and more people joined.

Some mortgaged their homes.
Some sold their land.
One man sold his real cows to buy more imaginary cheese.

Soon, cheese was everywhere — in barns, under beds, in wells — but no one was eating it.

Then one morning, the cheese man vanished.

People gathered in panic. Someone shouted:

ā€œI’ve got 50 cheese wheels — worth $10,000!ā€
An old farmer grumbled:

ā€œWorth nothing if nobody wants to buy it.ā€
Suddenly, the village was full of expensive, smelly cheese… and broken dreams.
#ponzischeme #memecoinšŸš€šŸš€šŸš€
**CHECK THE COMMENTS FORšŸ’øšŸ’Œ** šŸš”šŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø Social media finance influencer Tyler Bossetti pleads guilty to running a $11 MILLION Ponzi scheme! šŸ’øšŸ˜± - Promised 30% returns on "investments" šŸ“ˆ - Used funds for luxury lifestyle: šŸ šŸš—šŸ’ø - Condo in downtown Columbus - $150,000 Mercedes SUV - Crypto investments - Filed fake tax forms 🤄 Facing up to 23 years in prison! šŸš”šŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø #InfluencerTrap #PonziScheme #JusticeServed #2025 #Scam
**CHECK THE COMMENTS FORšŸ’øšŸ’Œ**

šŸš”šŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø Social media finance influencer Tyler Bossetti pleads guilty to running a $11 MILLION Ponzi scheme! šŸ’øšŸ˜±
- Promised 30% returns on "investments" šŸ“ˆ
- Used funds for luxury lifestyle: šŸ šŸš—šŸ’ø
- Condo in downtown Columbus
- $150,000 Mercedes SUV
- Crypto investments
- Filed fake tax forms 🤄

Facing up to 23 years in prison! šŸš”šŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø #InfluencerTrap #PonziScheme #JusticeServed #2025 #Scam
EvoRich’s Andrey Khovratov Sentenced to 5years In PrisonEvorich Ponzi founder Andrey Khovratov has been sentenced to five years in prison. Prosecutors had asked the court for a six year sentence.Following his arrest attempting to flee Russia in early 2022, Khovratov was charged with five counts of participating in fraud via organized crime.As per a January 23rd press-release from the Presnesnky Prosecutor’s Office, the Moscow court based Khovratov’s guilty verdict on EvoRich being a Ponzi scheme. Khovratov, being the general director of Academy of Private Investor LLC, together with an accomplice who is on the wanted list and other unidentified persons, created a website accessible to an unlimited number of people, informing that anyone can become a co-owner, shareholder, shareholder, shareholder of the global an investment fund operating in all segments and sectors of the investment market.The accomplices misled users of the Internet resource by providing deliberately false information that the investments would make it possible to implement the program of the New Economic Evolution of the World, created by Khovratov, and to receive high investment income.In order to make a profit, the misled victims purchased cryptocurrency from the defendants, transferring funds to accounts controlled by them.The members of the organized group distributed the funds received from the victims among themselves, evading their obligations to pay dividend income from investing in cryptocurrency, as well as to return the funds.An unnamed accomplice of Khovratov’s remains wanted by Russian authorities.#Evorich #ponzischeme #mlm #pyramidscheme #CryptoScamExposed

EvoRich’s Andrey Khovratov Sentenced to 5years In Prison

Evorich Ponzi founder Andrey Khovratov has been sentenced to five years in prison. Prosecutors had asked the court for a six year sentence.Following his arrest attempting to flee Russia in early 2022, Khovratov was charged with five counts of participating in fraud via organized crime.As per a January 23rd press-release from the Presnesnky Prosecutor’s Office, the Moscow court based Khovratov’s guilty verdict on EvoRich being a Ponzi scheme. Khovratov, being the general director of Academy of Private Investor LLC, together with an accomplice who is on the wanted list and other unidentified persons, created a website accessible to an unlimited number of people, informing that anyone can become a co-owner, shareholder, shareholder, shareholder of the global an investment fund operating in all segments and sectors of the investment market.The accomplices misled users of the Internet resource by providing deliberately false information that the investments would make it possible to implement the program of the New Economic Evolution of the World, created by Khovratov, and to receive high investment income.In order to make a profit, the misled victims purchased cryptocurrency from the defendants, transferring funds to accounts controlled by them.The members of the organized group distributed the funds received from the victims among themselves, evading their obligations to pay dividend income from investing in cryptocurrency, as well as to return the funds.An unnamed accomplice of Khovratov’s remains wanted by Russian authorities.#Evorich #ponzischeme #mlm #pyramidscheme #CryptoScamExposed
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Argentina vs. Crypto Ponzi: $3.5 million in USDT frozen! šŸ’„ Another loud scandal in the crypto world! 🌐 Argentina conducted a large-scale operation, freezing $3.5 million in USDT related to the Rainbowex platform. šŸ’ø As a result of the investigation, 10 people have been arrested, accused of creating an alleged Ponzi scheme. šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø Authorities claim that the platform attracted investors with promises of "incredible returns", while in reality the money was simply redistributed. Interestingly, such cases are becoming more and more common. šŸ¤” This is a signal for the crypto community: invest wisely, verify projects, and do not trust those who promise "golden mountains" without risk. 🚩 Share your thoughts! Is there a need for increased oversight of cryptocurrency platforms or are such actions just hindering the development of the industry? šŸ’¬ #CryptoNews #PonziScheme #Argentina #USDT
Argentina vs. Crypto Ponzi: $3.5 million in USDT frozen! šŸ’„

Another loud scandal in the crypto world! 🌐 Argentina conducted a large-scale operation, freezing $3.5 million in USDT related to the Rainbowex platform. šŸ’ø

As a result of the investigation, 10 people have been arrested, accused of creating an alleged Ponzi scheme. šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø Authorities claim that the platform attracted investors with promises of "incredible returns", while in reality the money was simply redistributed.

Interestingly, such cases are becoming more and more common. šŸ¤” This is a signal for the crypto community: invest wisely, verify projects, and do not trust those who promise "golden mountains" without risk. 🚩

Share your thoughts! Is there a need for increased oversight of cryptocurrency platforms or are such actions just hindering the development of the industry? šŸ’¬

#CryptoNews #PonziScheme #Argentina #USDT
Chinese Authorities Crack Down on $280 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³šŸ‘®šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø In a significant breakthrough, the Yuanbao Branch of Chifeng City Domestic Security Bureau in Inner Mongolia, China, has successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Operating from Beijing, the undisclosed platform employed sophisticated organizational structures and innovative marketing tactics, raising suspicions of criminal activities involving cryptocurrencies. With operations spanning 13 provinces and cities, the platform boasted over 18,000 registered members. The total transaction flow surpassed 2 billion yuan ($280 million), revealing the scale of the illicit activities. The primary focus of the scheme was a classic Ponzi structure. Chinese law enforcement swiftly responded, arresting 30 suspects associated with the cryptocurrency platform. Additionally, they froze nearly 10 million yuan linked to the case. Ongoing investigations are in progress, with two main suspects voluntarily surrendering to authorities. This case unfolds against the backdrop of China's existing ban on cryptocurrency assets. Despite the ban, the allure of virtual assets persists, leading many Chinese citizens to access crypto platforms through VPNs. The crackdown on this sizable Ponzi scheme highlights the authorities' commitment to combating illegal activities within the cryptocurrency space. As the investigation unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the intersection of financial technology and criminal enterprises. #China #cryptocurrency #VPN #ponzischeme #Ponzi
Chinese Authorities Crack Down on $280 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³šŸ‘®šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø

In a significant breakthrough, the Yuanbao Branch of Chifeng City Domestic Security Bureau in Inner Mongolia, China, has successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Operating from Beijing, the undisclosed platform employed sophisticated organizational structures and innovative marketing tactics, raising suspicions of criminal activities involving cryptocurrencies.

With operations spanning 13 provinces and cities, the platform boasted over 18,000 registered members. The total transaction flow surpassed 2 billion yuan ($280 million), revealing the scale of the illicit activities. The primary focus of the scheme was a classic Ponzi structure.

Chinese law enforcement swiftly responded, arresting 30 suspects associated with the cryptocurrency platform. Additionally, they froze nearly 10 million yuan linked to the case. Ongoing investigations are in progress, with two main suspects voluntarily surrendering to authorities.

This case unfolds against the backdrop of China's existing ban on cryptocurrency assets. Despite the ban, the allure of virtual assets persists, leading many Chinese citizens to access crypto platforms through VPNs.

The crackdown on this sizable Ponzi scheme highlights the authorities' commitment to combating illegal activities within the cryptocurrency space. As the investigation unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the intersection of financial technology and criminal enterprises.

#China #cryptocurrency #VPN #ponzischeme #Ponzi
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Chinese authorities crack down on $280 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³šŸ‘®šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø In a major breakthrough, the Yuanbao Branch of the Domestic Security Bureau in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China, successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Operating from Beijing, the undisclosed platform used sophisticated organizational structures and innovative marketing tactics, raising suspicions of criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies. With operations spanning 13 provinces and cities, the platform had over 18,000 registered members. The total transaction flow exceeded 2 billion yuan ($280 million), revealing the scale of illicit activities. The main objective of the project was a classic Ponzi structure. Chinese law enforcement quickly responded, arresting 30 suspects associated with the cryptocurrency platform. In addition, they froze nearly 10 million yuan related to this case. Investigations are ongoing, and two main suspects have voluntarily surrendered to authorities. This case takes place against the backdrop of China's current ban on cryptocurrency assets. Despite the ban, the allure of virtual assets persists, leading many Chinese citizens to access crypto platforms via VPNs. The crackdown on this major Ponzi scheme highlights the authorities' commitment to combating illegal activity in the cryptocurrency space. As the investigation unfolds, it is a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the intersection of financial technology and criminal enterprises. #China #cryptocurrency #VPN #ponzischeme #Ponzi
Chinese authorities crack down on $280 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³šŸ‘®šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø

In a major breakthrough, the Yuanbao Branch of the Domestic Security Bureau in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China, successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Operating from Beijing, the undisclosed platform used sophisticated organizational structures and innovative marketing tactics, raising suspicions of criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies.

With operations spanning 13 provinces and cities, the platform had over 18,000 registered members. The total transaction flow exceeded 2 billion yuan ($280 million), revealing the scale of illicit activities. The main objective of the project was a classic Ponzi structure.

Chinese law enforcement quickly responded, arresting 30 suspects associated with the cryptocurrency platform. In addition, they froze nearly 10 million yuan related to this case. Investigations are ongoing, and two main suspects have voluntarily surrendered to authorities.

This case takes place against the backdrop of China's current ban on cryptocurrency assets. Despite the ban, the allure of virtual assets persists, leading many Chinese citizens to access crypto platforms via VPNs.

The crackdown on this major Ponzi scheme highlights the authorities' commitment to combating illegal activity in the cryptocurrency space. As the investigation unfolds, it is a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the intersection of financial technology and criminal enterprises.

#China #cryptocurrency #VPN #ponzischeme #Ponzi
Treasure NFT: A Big Promise That Ended in a Scam Treasure NFT: Big Profits or Big Scam? šŸšØšŸ’° Treasure NFT promised huge profits, smart AI trading, and financial freedom. Many investors jumped in, hoping to make easy money. But was it all just a scam? Let’s break it down! šŸš€ Why People Joined Treasure NFT Treasure NFT claimed to be an AI-powered NFT trading platform that made investing easy. It promised: āœ… Daily Returns: 4.3% - 6.8% šŸ’° āœ… Referral Bonuses: Earn extra money by inviting friends šŸŽ āœ… AI Trading: No need to trade yourself šŸ¤– āœ… 30% Monthly Gains: Quick, massive profits šŸš€ Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s because it was! āš ļø Signs That It Was a Scam As more people invested, warning signs started to appear: 1ļøāƒ£ Unrealistic Promises No real trading platform can guarantee such high profits every day. That’s a common trick used in scams. 2ļøāƒ£ Focus on Referrals Instead of Trading The main way to make money wasn’t from NFT trading but from bringing in new people. This is a classic pyramid scheme. 3ļøāƒ£ Investors Couldn’t Withdraw Their Money Many users reported blocked withdrawals and frozen accounts. Some never got their money back. 4ļøāƒ£ Fake Team & Address The company claimed to be based in Arizona, USA, but investigations found a Russian music academy at the given address. 5ļøāƒ£ Website Shutdown As more people got suspicious, the Treasure NFT website stopped working, and their social media accounts disappeared. šŸ’„ How Much Was Lost? Experts estimate that over $100 million was stolen from investors. Many people lost their hard-earned money, thinking they were making a smart investment. šŸ”‘ How to Protect Yourself from Scams šŸ”¹ Do Your Research: Always check if a platform is real and legally registered. šŸ”¹ Be Careful of Big Promises: If it sounds too easy, it’s probably a scam. šŸ”¹ Avoid Referral Schemes: Real investments don’t rely on bringing in new people. #treasurenft T #Cryptoscam #NFTFraud #ponzischeme #WhaleMovements
Treasure NFT: A Big Promise That Ended in a Scam
Treasure NFT: Big Profits or Big Scam? šŸšØšŸ’°
Treasure NFT promised huge profits, smart AI trading, and financial freedom. Many investors jumped in, hoping to make easy money. But was it all just a scam? Let’s break it down!
šŸš€ Why People Joined Treasure NFT
Treasure NFT claimed to be an AI-powered NFT trading platform that made investing easy. It promised:
āœ… Daily Returns: 4.3% - 6.8% šŸ’°
āœ… Referral Bonuses: Earn extra money by inviting friends šŸŽ
āœ… AI Trading: No need to trade yourself šŸ¤–
āœ… 30% Monthly Gains: Quick, massive profits šŸš€
Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s because it was!
āš ļø Signs That It Was a Scam
As more people invested, warning signs started to appear:
1ļøāƒ£ Unrealistic Promises
No real trading platform can guarantee such high profits every day. That’s a common trick used in scams.
2ļøāƒ£ Focus on Referrals Instead of Trading
The main way to make money wasn’t from NFT trading but from bringing in new people. This is a classic pyramid scheme.
3ļøāƒ£ Investors Couldn’t Withdraw Their Money
Many users reported blocked withdrawals and frozen accounts. Some never got their money back.
4ļøāƒ£ Fake Team & Address
The company claimed to be based in Arizona, USA, but investigations found a Russian music academy at the given address.
5ļøāƒ£ Website Shutdown
As more people got suspicious, the Treasure NFT website stopped working, and their social media accounts disappeared.
šŸ’„ How Much Was Lost?
Experts estimate that over $100 million was stolen from investors. Many people lost their hard-earned money, thinking they were making a smart investment.
šŸ”‘ How to Protect Yourself from Scams
šŸ”¹ Do Your Research: Always check if a platform is real and legally registered.
šŸ”¹ Be Careful of Big Promises: If it sounds too easy, it’s probably a scam.
šŸ”¹ Avoid Referral Schemes: Real investments don’t rely on bringing in new people.

#treasurenft T #Cryptoscam #NFTFraud #ponzischeme #WhaleMovements
🚨 HAHM is a Complete Scam – Beware! 🚨 HAHM and TR...NFT are run by the same owner, and both follow the same scam pattern. HAHM operated for just one month before shutting down withdrawals, proving it was only launched to collect funds through fraud. Just like TR...NFT, the goal was to lure investors, take their money, and disappear. No withdrawals, no transparency — just another Ponzi scheme. Stay alert, do your research, and never trust shady apps with your hard-earned money. #HAHMScam #CryptoAlert #PonziScheme #ScamWarning #ProtectYourFunds
🚨 HAHM is a Complete Scam – Beware! 🚨

HAHM and TR...NFT are run by the same owner, and both follow the same scam pattern.
HAHM operated for just one month before shutting down withdrawals, proving it was only launched to collect funds through fraud.

Just like TR...NFT, the goal was to lure investors, take their money, and disappear.
No withdrawals, no transparency — just another Ponzi scheme.

Stay alert, do your research, and never trust shady apps with your hard-earned money.

#HAHMScam #CryptoAlert #PonziScheme #ScamWarning #ProtectYourFunds
🚨 š—”š—Ÿš—˜š—„š—§: #š—§š—æš—²š—®š˜€š˜‚š—æš—²š—»š˜š—³ š—¶š˜€ š—® š—¦š—–š—”š— ! 🚨 āš ļø Warning! #Treasure is a fraudulent Ponzi scheme! āš ļø This deceptive NFT platform is luring users with fake promises of huge returns. The truth? Withdrawals will be blocked soon! šŸ”“ How the Scam Operates: āŒ Fake NFT transactions & exaggerated profit guarantees āŒ New investments are used to pay off previous investors—classic Ponzi method! āŒ Eventually, it will collapse, causing massive losses for participants. šŸ’° If you’ve invested, withdraw your funds immediately! šŸ’° šŸ’” How to Stay Safe in Crypto: āœ”ļø Always verify a platform before investing āœ”ļø If it seems too good to be true, it probably is āœ”ļø Report and expose scams to protect others 🚨 DON’T FALL FOR IT! SHARE AND WARN OTHERS! 🚨 šŸ” Retweet, comment, and help spread the word! šŸ” #CryptoScam #NFTScam #PonziScheme #StaySafe
🚨 š—”š—Ÿš—˜š—„š—§: #š—§š—æš—²š—®š˜€š˜‚š—æš—²š—»š˜š—³ š—¶š˜€ š—® š—¦š—–š—”š— ! 🚨
āš ļø Warning! #Treasure is a fraudulent Ponzi scheme! āš ļø
This deceptive NFT platform is luring users with fake promises of huge returns. The truth? Withdrawals will be blocked soon!
šŸ”“ How the Scam Operates:
āŒ Fake NFT transactions & exaggerated profit guarantees
āŒ New investments are used to pay off previous investors—classic Ponzi method!
āŒ Eventually, it will collapse, causing massive losses for participants.
šŸ’° If you’ve invested, withdraw your funds immediately! šŸ’°
šŸ’” How to Stay Safe in Crypto:
āœ”ļø Always verify a platform before investing
āœ”ļø If it seems too good to be true, it probably is
āœ”ļø Report and expose scams to protect others
🚨 DON’T FALL FOR IT! SHARE AND WARN OTHERS! 🚨
šŸ” Retweet, comment, and help spread the word! šŸ”
#CryptoScam #NFTScam #PonziScheme #StaySafe
😱 A Las Vegas Man Charged for Defrauding 24 Million in Crypto Scheme šŸ’°A *Las Vegas resident*, *Brent Kovar*, has been *charged* by U.S. regulators for allegedly *defrauding over 400 investors* out of *24 million* through a deceptive *AI-driven cryptocurrency mining scheme*. This case is a reminder of the dark side of the crypto world and the importance of staying alert. 🧐 --- *How Did It Happen? šŸ¤”* Kovar's company, *Profit Connect*, claimed to be a high-tech AI firm that was involved in *crypto mining* and *transaction verification*. He *lured investors* with promises of *lucrative returns*, offering *fixed annual returns of 15% to 30%* and a *100% money-back guarantee*. On top of that, he misled investors into believing that their money was *secure* and backed by the *Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)*. 😳 However, it turns out these promises were *false*. Kovar used the investors' funds to live an *extravagant lifestyle*, purchasing gifts for employees, buying a *house*, and *repaying investors* to keep the scheme going – all under the guise of crypto profits. šŸ’øšŸ’Ž --- *Charges and Consequences šŸš”* Now, Kovar is facing *12 counts of wire fraud*, *3 counts of mail fraud*, and *3 counts of money laundering*. If convicted, he could be looking at a *maximum of 330 years in prison* and a *4.5 million fine*. 😳 This case is just one of many in a *broader crackdown* on *crypto-related Ponzi schemes*. Just recently, another promoter of a crypto Ponzi scheme, *Antonia Perez Hernandez*, was sentenced to *over two years in prison* for *conspiracy to commit wire fraud*. āš–ļø — *A Wider Problem: Crypto Fraud šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø* This case is part of an ongoing effort to fight crypto fraud. The *FBI’s ā€œOperation Level Upā€* saved *285 million* in potential fraud losses between January 2024 and January 2025. 🚨 It’s clear that regulators are ramping up their efforts to hold scammers accountable and protect investors. --- *Why Is This Important? 🚨* - *Do your research*: Before investing in any crypto opportunity, always look for *verified information* and *avoid promises of ā€œtoo good to be trueā€ returns*. - *Understand the risks*: Crypto is volatile, and *scams are unfortunately part of the landscape*. Make sure you only invest in *reputable projects*. - *Stay vigilant*: If something feels off, trust your instincts and *walk away*. --- *Final Thoughts 🤯* While crypto offers great opportunities, it’s essential to stay cautious and avoid falling for schemes like Kovar’s. Let’s learn from this case, stay informed, and keep our investments safe. šŸ’” $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT) $ETH {spot}(ETHUSDT) $BNB {spot}(BNBUSDT) #CryptoFraud #ponzischeme #CryptoScams #CryptoNews #FBI

😱 A Las Vegas Man Charged for Defrauding 24 Million in Crypto Scheme šŸ’°

A *Las Vegas resident*, *Brent Kovar*, has been *charged* by U.S. regulators for allegedly *defrauding over 400 investors* out of *24 million* through a deceptive *AI-driven cryptocurrency mining scheme*. This case is a reminder of the dark side of the crypto world and the importance of staying alert. 🧐

---

*How Did It Happen? šŸ¤”*

Kovar's company, *Profit Connect*, claimed to be a high-tech AI firm that was involved in *crypto mining* and *transaction verification*. He *lured investors* with promises of *lucrative returns*, offering *fixed annual returns of 15% to 30%* and a *100% money-back guarantee*. On top of that, he misled investors into believing that their money was *secure* and backed by the *Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)*. 😳

However, it turns out these promises were *false*. Kovar used the investors' funds to live an *extravagant lifestyle*, purchasing gifts for employees, buying a *house*, and *repaying investors* to keep the scheme going – all under the guise of crypto profits. šŸ’øšŸ’Ž

---

*Charges and Consequences šŸš”*
Now, Kovar is facing *12 counts of wire fraud*, *3 counts of mail fraud*, and *3 counts of money laundering*. If convicted, he could be looking at a *maximum of 330 years in prison* and a *4.5 million fine*. 😳

This case is just one of many in a *broader crackdown* on *crypto-related Ponzi schemes*. Just recently, another promoter of a crypto Ponzi scheme, *Antonia Perez Hernandez*, was sentenced to *over two years in prison* for *conspiracy to commit wire fraud*. āš–ļø

—

*A Wider Problem: Crypto Fraud šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø*

This case is part of an ongoing effort to fight crypto fraud. The *FBI’s ā€œOperation Level Upā€* saved *285 million* in potential fraud losses between January 2024 and January 2025. 🚨 It’s clear that regulators are ramping up their efforts to hold scammers accountable and protect investors.

---

*Why Is This Important? 🚨*

- *Do your research*: Before investing in any crypto opportunity, always look for *verified information* and *avoid promises of ā€œtoo good to be trueā€ returns*.
- *Understand the risks*: Crypto is volatile, and *scams are unfortunately part of the landscape*. Make sure you only invest in *reputable projects*.
- *Stay vigilant*: If something feels off, trust your instincts and *walk away*.

---

*Final Thoughts 🤯*
While crypto offers great opportunities, it’s essential to stay cautious and avoid falling for schemes like Kovar’s. Let’s learn from this case, stay informed, and keep our investments safe. šŸ’”

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$ETH
$BNB

#CryptoFraud #ponzischeme #CryptoScams #CryptoNews #FBI
Warning: TR NFT & HAHM Are Scams in Disguise 🚨 $NFP Both TR NFT and HAHM have a well-documented history of deceiving investors and disappearing without a trace. These are clear examples of fraudulent schemes, leaving many victims with empty pockets. Unfortunately, there is a high likelihood that these scams will reappear under new names, starting their deceitful cycle all over again. What You Need to Know: To lure in unsuspecting investors, they may release small payouts periodically, which can create a false sense of security. However, this is just a tactic to build trust and trap more people into their scheme. Don't be fooled — these are calculated moves to perpetuate their scam. Stay Alert & Do Your Research: Before making any investment, always take the time to research and verify the legitimacy of the project. Protect yourself and your assets — scams like these rely on the ignorance of others to thrive. Learn from past mistakes and avoid falling into the same trap twice. #CryptoScamAlert #TRNFTScam #HAHMScam #PonziScheme #FraudPrevention
Warning: TR NFT & HAHM Are Scams in Disguise 🚨
$NFP
Both TR NFT and HAHM have a well-documented history of deceiving investors and disappearing without a trace. These are clear examples of fraudulent schemes, leaving many victims with empty pockets. Unfortunately, there is a high likelihood that these scams will reappear under new names, starting their deceitful cycle all over again.

What You Need to Know: To lure in unsuspecting investors, they may release small payouts periodically, which can create a false sense of security. However, this is just a tactic to build trust and trap more people into their scheme. Don't be fooled — these are calculated moves to perpetuate their scam.

Stay Alert & Do Your Research: Before making any investment, always take the time to research and verify the legitimacy of the project. Protect yourself and your assets — scams like these rely on the ignorance of others to thrive. Learn from past mistakes and avoid falling into the same trap twice.

#CryptoScamAlert #TRNFTScam #HAHMScam #PonziScheme #FraudPrevention
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