Pseudo-brokers continue to «target» Ukrainians
Unfortunately, in recent years, fraudsters have become particularly active, using stock market or investment terminology, mentioning options and cryptocurrencies, speculation, and stocks – all things that can mislead an unprepared «victim», promising supposedly high and fast income.
And our compatriots continue to fall for the bait of such pseudo-brokers and pseudo-financiers.
The scheme is simple and understandable
A prime example of a dishonest project is Fresh Forex, also known as «Fresh Forex Ukraine» (liquidated in Ukraine a few years ago). FXcoin, «Intrade», and a couple of dozen similar companies that are involved in deception and extorting deposits can be added to this list.
Even if a «phony» company closes, two new ones appear in its place with a new staff of «managers» ready to find new naive victims.
Why do people continue to trust them? Firstly, potential victims are well worked over by «managers» who promise income, no risk, and other benefits. At the same time, some of the best cooperation conditions, bonuses, and gifts are offered.
Secondly, Freshforex and its analogs usually have offices and «solid» websites, where seemingly genuine licenses, links to self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and regulators, and the main offices of overseas companies are presented. Of course, after minimal verification, it turns out that all the above is either fabricated or no longer exists – but such things still manage to dazzle gullible individuals.
As a result, the novice «investor» or «trader» willingly transfers their money to fraudsters and continues to do so while being «worked over.» After all, a «solid» company has a site and an office. The result of «cooperation» with such pseudo-brokers and dealers is evident.
Freshforex – one, but not the only one
Freshforex was created by Martynyuk and Kravchun. Then Prof Advice LLC and a dozen more «clones» appeared in its place. Here are a few of them:
- freshforex.com
- freshforex.org
- dax100.org
- fxcoins.org/ru
- daxioma.com/ru
- fxspace.org
- i-want.broker/ru/
- i-want.trade
- nas-broker.com
- ct-trade.com
Martynyuk and Kravchun registered another dozen LLCs, such as MK PARTNER and MBM Ukraine, which are engaged in personnel and client searches, money laundering, and thus serve the «common cause», reports Infoline.
Our «heroes» use intermediary services (LLC «Legoutex»), change offices, part of the staff, and the «companies»’ brands, but the essence of their «business» remains the same.
Despite legal liquidation, open criminal cases, and testimonies from victims and former accomplices, many companies of our «heroes» continue their criminal activities, continue to deceive people, and take their savings – in Ukraine, Israel, and Europe.
It is easy to find the connection between the mentioned names, companies, and fraudulent schemes – just read extracts from open cases, registers, testimonies. Also, there is a website dedicated to exposing Freshforex, its clones, and the activities of Martynyuk and Kravchun on the internet – the link provides a comprehensive Fresh Forex article with a detailed investigation.
Conclusion
Our «heroes» continue their fraudulent activities – both in Ukraine and abroad. At times, they manage to evade responsibility, hiding behind bureaucracy, loopholes in the law, or connections with the right people.
But this does not mean you should remain idle. If you have been a victim of their companies, repeatedly file complaints with the cyber police and other authorities, demand the return of funds, and contact the media. It is necessary to expose the organizers and their companies, informing others about their schemes.
Furthermore, it is important to understand that earning on the stock market and investments without risk, in-depth knowledge, work, talent in analytics, and risk management is impossible. Fast and guaranteed income is even less likely. If someone promises you easy money – it is a mousetrap. Share this with acquaintances who might fall for fraudsters’ tricks.
10 December 2020 ã., 10:53
