Investing scam

An investing scam is a form of deception in which an investment is presented that in reality does not exist or is different from what was presented. The proposal may concern crypto, a project or a fund. Whether a specific offer falls under it is something that has to be investigated case by case.

What it may indicate

An offer that promises certainty, stays vague about the underlying investment, or is hard to verify, can be an indication that the picture has been constructed. It need not be. Only investigation of the party and the flows of funds can confirm or refute a suspicion.

Someone put money into a project that promised a fixed return, but afterwards could find little about the underlying activity. Whether the investment really existed can only be established by looking at where the stake went.

What is an investing scam?

A form of deception where an investment is presented that does not really exist or differs from what was presented. Whether a case applies emerges from investigation.

How can an investing scam be looked into?

By investigating the party and the flows of funds: where the stake went and whether the underlying activity exists. The outcome only emerges from that investigation.

Why do you have to pay in order to withdraw your money?

That request is the signal in itself. A legitimate provider settles costs against the balance and does not ask for a separate payment up front. Extra payments increase the loss without any prospect of a withdrawal.

What is the difference with a failed investment?

With a failed investment the product existed and the value disappeared through the market. With an investing scam the product did not exist or the presentation was manipulated.

Which documents does an investigation need?

The transaction hashes of your payments, the addresses you sent to, screenshots of the platform, and the communication with the provider.

Your own situation

If you are reading this, you probably have a question about your own situation. That is exactly what Paucitas does.

The first step is contact by phone. We prefer to schedule that call through WhatsApp, so you do not have to wait. In the call we look together at what can factually be established in your case and what Paucitas can examine for you.

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