Hi Mark,

I’m deeply sorry about your experience with John Pearson and Bluerock-platforms.com. It is disheartening to see how these scammers operate and their impact on trust. Unfortunately, these platforms often request additional money under the guise of “fees” to withdraw funds, a common tactic used to exploit victims further.

Given your significant loss, I highly recommend contacting CNC Intelligence. They specialize in tracing and investigating cryptocurrency scams and may be able to assist you in pursuing any possible recovery. Additionally, reporting this to the SEC and FBI is a good step, as it helps bring attention to these fraudulent activities.

Please stay vigilant, and if you need further support, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Adam

Hi Albert,

I’m sorry to hear about your experience with Bluerock-platforms.com and John Pearson. It’s frustrating to go through such a situation; you’re not alone. For assistance tracing your lost cryptocurrency and possibly recovering your funds, I recommend contacting CNC Intelligence. They specialize in cryptocurrency investigations and have helped many people in similar situations. You can reach out to them directly through their website to get started.

Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to share additional details that might help others avoid falling into the same trap.

Best regards,
Adam

We received a complaint from an individual scammed by a company operating under “Emma” through elementum-ai.com.

The scam involved convincing the victim that this was a part-time job opportunity. After an initial investment of $10,000 in Bitcoin, the company demanded additional funds, falsely claiming that more investment was necessary to recover the initial amount.

The transaction, linked to the Bitcoin address 14MMPGmzVQYNbay6XGEyVdq7jJNBXKx5Zv, resulted in a total loss of $10,000.

The Bitcoin address 14MMPGmzVQYNbay6XGEyVdq7jJNBXKx5Zv, associated with the scam reported, shows a range of transaction activity over the last few days, indicating its ongoing use. Multiple transactions were recorded on August 23, 2024, including received and sent amounts. The address received several deposits, such as 0.00192397 BTC, equivalent to approximately $121.50, and smaller amounts, with confirmations varying across transactions.

Notably, a transaction on August 24, 2024, at 20:01:12 UTC, showed a receipt of 0.00160893 BTC, approximately $103.18, highlighting a pattern of consistent small deposits.

The address also sent out 0.00192397 BTC on August 23, 2024, indicating that it is being actively used for receiving and sending funds.

The screenshots submitted by the victim show recent Bitcoin withdrawals to the address 14MMPGmzVQYNbay6XGEyVdq7jJNBXKx5Zv, confirming its involvement in the scam. The transactions indicate 0.01854033 BTC and 0.01809254 BTC, both initiated on the same day, with corresponding blockchain status marked as pending. These amounts align with other small transactions received by the address, as seen in the transaction history provided earlier.

The screenshots also reveal that the victim has been using Cash App to transfer these amounts, and the fees associated with these transactions further corroborate the claims’ legitimacy. These details are crucial in understanding the ongoing misuse of the address for scamming purposes.

The other receiving address shown in the screenshots is 1KftESz7k8fxHJAR2kfjURAdQMBjoRaGg9. This address was used in a transaction where 0.0058881 BTC was sent on the same day, indicating it might also be involved in the scam activities. The blockchain status of this transaction is marked as pending, similar to the transactions involving the primary receiving address.

The Bitcoin address 1KftESz7k8fxHJAR2kfjURAdQMBjoRaGg9 shows significant activity, including both received and sent transactions. The most recent transactions on August 25, 2024, include receiving amounts such as 0.00146463 BTC and 0.00155539 BTC, among others, with multiple successful confirmations.

This address has also sent out more significant amounts, including 0.01680264 BTC, 0.00622309 BTC, and 0.00451053 BTC, all on the same day.

The address currently holds a balance of approximately 0.09234478 BTC, equivalent to around $6K, indicating that it has accumulated substantial funds, likely from multiple sources.

Brian,

Thank you for sharing your experience. Unfortunately, scammers often use this tactic, demanding additional fees for withdrawals only to disappear afterward. It’s crucial to report this to the authorities and share as much information as possible to help prevent others from falling victim. If you haven’t already, consider contacting CNC Intelligence for assistance with tracing the funds.

Stay safe and vigilant.

Best regards,
Adam

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against StakingFarm (stakingfarm.com). The warning indicates that the firm may be offering or promoting financial services or products in the UK without proper authorization. The warning advises consumers to avoid dealing with this firm due to the potential risk of scams.

StakingFarm operates under 128 City Road, London, UK, EC1V 2NX, and uses the email info@stakingfarm.com. The website stakingfarm.com appears to target individuals in the UK, although it lacks the necessary authorization from the FCA to offer or promote financial services in the region legally.

This lack of authorization is significant because the FCA regulates and oversees financial firms operating in the UK, ensuring they adhere to strict standards that protect consumers. Without this authorization, StakingFarm may pose a considerable risk, as there are no guarantees that the firm’s services are legitimate or safe.

The FCA’s warning reminds us to always check a financial firm’s authorization status before engaging with them, particularly when it comes to investments or financial services that could result in significant financial loss.

Exa-KPL.com is an exasol-dx.com clone! A victim reported a significant loss of 0.00186739 BTC and 0.00956016 BTC, sent to the Bitcoin addresses 37rV vppU … dj and 3KjL tta5 … hh, respectively. The transactions remain pending, indicating potential foul play or an attempt to deceive the victim further. This review delves into the details surrounding these transactions and the site to warn others of the possible dangers associated with Exa-KPL.com.

Domain Analysis: exa-kpl.com

The domain exa-kpl.com, registered on July 20, 2024, through Gname.com Pte. Ltd., is notably recent, raising suspicions about its legitimacy. The domain is set to expire precisely a year later, which is common among fraudulent sites that do not intend to maintain a long-term presence online. The domain’s registration details reveal that it is based in Cambodia (KH), with the registrant’s state listed as JIN BIAN. The registrant’s email is masked through a third-party service, adding another layer of anonymity.

Exa-kpl.com is hosted by Cloudflare, Inc., which provides content delivery and security services. Cloudflare is a reputable service, but its use by this domain might be a strategy to hide the site’s true hosting origin. The IP address associated with the domain, 172.67.186.49, is based in San Francisco, United States, contrasting with the registrant’s listed country. This adds to the inconsistencies that raise red flags about this domain.

Further examination reveals that exa-kpl.com has a feeble online presence, with no organic or paid search traffic, no ranking keywords, and only one backlink from a Vietnamese site offering dubious services. The domain’s lack of visibility and credibility in search engine results further supports the suspicion that exa-kpl.com is a scam. Using a single, low-quality backlink suggests a lack of genuine engagement and authority, which is characteristic of scam websites designed to operate briefly before disappearing.