Crypto.com Exchange Bots

A California resident reported viewing an Instagram ad about a WhatsApp group promoting crypto asset trading at https://aimsfex.com. The group claimed it would help members invest in exchange for a small portion of any profits earned. Following the group’s instructions, the victim opened an account on the crypto asset platform operating at https://aimsfex.com and transferred funds to their account. Following the…

A Californian reports they were contacted via LinkedIn by “Samuel”, who claimed to be a Director of AI at a prominent tech firm. After moving the conversation to WhatsApp, Samuel built trust with the victim and even claimed he could help identify crypto scams. Samuel told the victim he was an experienced investor and could help the victim generate passive income. Samuel instructed the victim to open an account on…

A California consumer reports being contacted through Vrbo by “Jenny,” who later moved communication to WhatsApp. Jenny encouraged the consumer to invest in crypto assets on a crypto asset trading platform operating at Web3-Cryptohopper.com. The consumer deposited funds and was promised daily returns through an “AI trading robot.” The platform initially allowed small withdrawals, and the account later appeared to…

Multiple California residents have reported on their experiences using a purported crypto asset exchange called Essential Crypto Exchange, which operated through the website essentialplus.net. The residents believed they were earning profits through an initial exchange offering; however, the exchange demanded payment of “commission service fees” before it would let them withdraw funds from their accounts. The…

A California resident reported being contacted via WhatsApp by an individual named “Sara.” Sara brought up the topic of investing in crypto assets and introduced the victim to crypto asset trading platform “XA1 Asset Optimization,” at https://h5.balletcrypto.cc. The platform offered a points based rewards system in which a user could earn points per transaction and redeem them for cash. Sara proposed that if the…

A California resident reports they met someone on Facebook and began a romantic relationship. At some point, the romantic partner mentioned they knew a professional analyst who provided guaranteed trading signals and asked the victim to join an crypto options trading platform operating at capitalcrypto.net. After the victim lost a small initial deposit, the romantic partner offered to cover the loss and…

A California resident was invited to a WhatsApp chat by “Jennifer” who then introduced them to a “Senior Analyst” named Paul, who promised 30–40% returns using the crypto asset trading platform operating at cryptovaultNC.com. Following Paul’s instructions, the victim opened an account and believed their account had grown to more than $100,000. But when the victim tried to make a withdrawal, the site demanded a…

A California consumer reports being unable to withdraw funds they deposited on a crypto platform called Melloncrypto.com. The platform informed the consumer that they could not withdraw their investment unless they paid previously undisclosed “release fee[s].” Despite paying the “release fee[s],” the consumer has not recovered any of their funds. The website is no longer in operation. The consumer sent…

A California resident reports being contacted by an individual online who expressed interest in forming a relationship, but insisted they couldn’t meet until the resident had enough money. The individual then persuaded the resident to open an account on the crypto asset trading platform operating at fastcryptoteam.com. The resident did so and began trading and was even able to withdraw a small amount from the…

A California resident was invited to join an online crypto asset trading group named "Fortress AI Train" on WhatsApp. The group instructed the resident to open an account on the crypto asset trading platform operating at cryptoaiml.vip. The resident opened an account and deposited funds. Then the resident was encouraged to invest more funds to join the “VIP” group. The resident invested funds to join the “VIP”…

A California resident reports being approached by “Tonya” on Facebook dating. After starting a relationship, Tonya introduced the resident to investing in crypto and introduced them to the crypto asset options trading platform operating at https://cry-pthluoos.com/. Following Tonya’s instructions, the resident believed they were earning lots of money trading on the platform. But when the resident tried to…

A California resident reports opening an account on the online crypto asset trading platform operating at Cryptomia.aiforexbrain.com and deposited funds to trade crypto assets. The resident has not been able to recover any of their investment. The website is no longer in operation. All told, the resident lost at least $20,000 on the platform.

A California consumer discovered Crypto-Networks.net through a promotional YouTube video and decided to use the platform to invest in cryptocurrency. After making a few small deposits that appeared to work, the consumer deposited more crypto assets. Following that deposit, the platform abruptly froze the consumer’s account. When the consumer contacted support, the platform demanded they upgrade to “Titan Status”…

A California resident reports on their experience with the purported crypto asset trading platform on the website https://www.xcrypto.global/xcrypto/. The victim deposited crypto assets on the platform in order to trade, but when they tried to withdraw their funds, the website blocked it. The resident has been unable to recover any of their funds and the website is no longer operational. All told, the victim lost…

A California resident reports learning about the crypto asset trading platform, YSPA Crypto (https://wap.yspacrypto.co), from “Lena” who claimed she would provide trading signals to make profits. Further, Lena said that the more money the resident put into YSPA Crypto, the higher they would be ranked. But when the victim began trading, their account showed a loss. The victim told Lena, who then disappeared. The…

A California resident reports being contacted via telegram about the crypto asset platform, globalcryptous.com. The victim invested over $900,000. But, when the victim tried to withdraw the funds, the platform demanded a “gas fee” of $45,000. The victim has been unable to recover their funds. The website is not operational.

Two California consumers report on their experience with the crypto asset trading platform crypto-rd.top. The first victim was introduced to cryptocurrency trading by an acquaintance who directed them to a DeFi Wallet platform located at Crypto-rd.top. The victim opened an account on the platform and began trading. But when the victim tried to access their funds, the platform demanded multiple fees including a…

Two California consumers report on their experiences with a company called Noel Crypto Investment, which promised they would return ten times on an investment within six months. The first consumer opened an account and invested money. But as the payout date approached, the company demanded that the consumer deposit more money before it would release the funds. The consumer declined to make the additional payment.…

A California resident reports on their experience with the crypto asset trading platform, https://cryptomo.net. The victim reports they tried to withdraw funds from their account on the platform, but was asked for an additional deposit, to verify the wallet before it would unlock the account. The website is no longer operational.

A California consumer reports meeting an individual identifying himself as Professor Dolan and his assistants, Denise and Katie, on WhatsApp. Dolan claimed he would teach the group about cryptocurrency for free for two months, after which he would charge a 20% fee. He and his team sent daily trading signals and encouraged members to invest through a crypto asset trading platform called BitiCrypto.

After observing for a few weeks, the consumer decided to begin trading by following the signals. Katie regularly checked in, offering help and encouraging the consumer to make larger deposits on the platform. Other group members convinced the consumer that they too were making money following Dolan’s advice. In September 2024, Dolan launched a “Joint Trade Wealth Multiplication Plan,” and claimed more…

A California resident reports about their experience with the website https://www.bxdcrypto.net/app/#/. The resident believed that they were participating in a crypto mining endeavor through that website, but were contacted by a representative from the website who demanded they pay a fee for an unfinished crypto mining contract order. The victim paid the fee, but the website then demanded an additional “Gas fee”…

A California resident reports that Olivia on WhatsApp invited them to join a crypto trading group associated with a trading platform called CryptoMMS (cryptomms.co). Additionally, Olivia told the victim that investors in a group traded crypto based on signals provided by a “Professor Parker”, and that the victim could earn profits of up to 70%. “Professor Parker” claimed to have an SEC “license” and 40+ years of…

A California consumer attempted to withdraw funds from a purported crypto trading platform called crypto-trading.top. The consumer reported that the platform demanded they pay capital gains tax before it would release any deposited funds. After the consumer paid the alleged tax, the platform claimed that the consumer’s credit score had dropped and demanded additional fees to release any funds. The consumer…

A California resident reports being invited to join a WhatsApp investment group led by “Mr. James” and his assistant, “Edwina.” Following their guidance, the resident created an account on the crypto asset trading platform, AINOW at cryptoainow.com, and deposited funds. Following Mr. James’ and Edwina’s advice, the victim believed their investment had grown to $30,000. Mr. James then said the victim was eligible…

A California resident reports about their experience with multiple crypto asset trading platforms, including bybtcoim-vip.top, zaifusw.com, and nextran.top. First, the victim met Lisa online who claimed to live in New York City. Lisa introduced the victim to the trading platform bybtcoim. Following Lisa’s instructions, the victim opened an account and transferred funds to trade. At one point, the victim believed…

A California resident reports meeting “Cole” on a popular dating app, who asked to move their conversations to text message where they developed a relationship. At some point, Cole introduced the victim to crypto asset trading and instructed them to open an account on the crypto asset trading platform located at https://jex.newcrypto-hub.com/#/. Cole guided the victim through the process of making deposits and…

A California resident reports a stranger named “Johanna“ sent them a friend request on Facebook. Johanna claimed to work for Citibank in Brooklyn, New York as an investment broker. After chatting through Facebook, Johnna asked to move the conversation to WhatsApp. At some point Johanna convinced the victim to try crypto asset trading. Johanna helped the victim open an account on the crypto asset trading site…

A California resident reports discovering a crypto asset investment group online led by a professor, Robert. Allegedly people were making revenue of 20 to 30% from their investments. Robert created a trading platform, SILD, where the entire group would trade together. The professor’s assistant, Angelina, showed the victim how to open an account on the SILD platform at sildgroup.co and make trades. The victim put…

A California resident reports they were approached on Telegram by someone claiming to be a famous influencer named “Tai.” Tai offered the victim an opportunity to invest in a presale offering of the “xAI88X” coin. Following Tai’s instructions, the victim sent funds to the website, https://xai-official.org/swap, and to the wallet address 0xBd648f4083d85E2Fc53eC603363670cf58D6DF72. All told, the victim transferred…

A Californian report about a so-called brokerage company called InCapital Limited, which they found via social media. The company used various websites, including, incapital.limited, incapital.com, and incaptl.link. InCapital Limited also claimed business addresses in Chicago, Boca Raton, and London. The victim opened an account to trade crypto assets on InCapital Limited. When a technical glitch on the site…

A California resident reports they created an account on a crypto asset exchange hosted on the website www.paxos-pro.top. The resident exchanged funds for cryptocurrency and transferred the crypto to fund an account on the platform. But when they tried to withdraw funds, they were unable to do so. The victims have been unable to recover any of their funds, and the website is no longer operational. This is not to…

A California resident reports meeting someone on Telegram who introduced them to a crypto asset trading app called Ice. The victim downloaded the app and transferred money to it. The scammer then gave trading advice to the victim, who believed their balance appeared to increase to nearly $5,000. The victim was able to make a small withdraw of $79. But when they tried to withdraw a larger amount, the site demanded…

A California resident reports their encounter with the trading platform operating on the website accordcrypto.com. The victim listed a vehicle for sale online and was contacted by a "potential buyer" who encouraged them to sign up for accordcrypto.com, claiming it was a crypto asset mining website. The buyer explained that if the victim followed their instructions on how to trade on accordcrypto.com they could…

A California resident reports meeting an individual using the name Mieno who promised to teach them to trade crypto assets. Mieno showed the resident how to set up an account at a cryptocurrency exchange using the web address https://btecgcrypto.vip/. Mieno said someone named Leda would administer their account. The resident transferred funds into their account on the exchange, but when they tried to withdraw…

A Californian reports sending funds to the crypto trading platform, E Crypto Trading, at https://e-cryptotrading.com/. The victim believed they were making profits trading on the platform. But when they tried to withdraw funds from the platform, the platform’s customer service demanded the victim pay a “processing fee” charge of roughly $8,000 within 20 days to withdraw their funds. The victim asked if they could…

A California resident reports being approached by “Ethan” on the dating app Bumble. After some conversation, Ethan suggested they move their conversations over to WhatsApp. Ethan said he worked for a reputable fashion company and managed multiple stores in the west coast. Ethan regularly sent photos of himself and said he wanted to meet in person on several occasions. Over time, Ethan began to encourage the…

Two California residents reported encountering a website cryptocomwallettc.com, which appears to be impersonating Crypto.com by using its logo. The first resident reported being approached by “Danny” on a dating app. After some conversation, the two exchanged numbers, and eventually, Danny convinced the resident to move their conversations over to WhatsApp. At some point, Danny introduced the idea of investing in…

The DFPI received a complaint from an out-of-state complainant who reported losing over $700,000 to the fraudulent crypto trading platform, FX Star Limited. After the incident, the complainant was approached by a company, Global Asset Refund, LLC, who claimed to provide asset recovery services. Global Asset Refund LLC claimed to trace the complainant’s assets to a Cryptoxchangepro.com using “dark technology”. The…

Two consumers have complained about the trading platform called Zaifint. The first consumer reported losing approximately $50,000. An individual on social media contacted the consumer and introduced the consumer to a purported cryptocurrency exchange operating under the domain www.cryptotableservice.com, which later changed their site to Zaifinit.net. The second consumer reported losing approximately $1,000,000…

A California consumer transferred approximately $100 from their crypto wallet to a wallet on the site crypto-cex.global. When the consumer attempted to withdraw funds from their account, they found that the account had been locked, and the site demanded $750 to unlock it. The consumer reports that none of their money has been returned. This is not to be confused with the company Cex.IO that operates the website…

A California victim reported about the wallet company, Newton Portfolio, operating the website www.nportfolio.com. The victim believed they had $68,035.95 USDT and $36,517.73 BTC in their wallet, but the wallet company will not release their funds. The website is no longer operational. This is not to be confused with the company Newton Crypto that operates the website www.newton.co.

A California resident complains about a crypto trading platform on the website www.crypto4winners.com, which appears to be run by the Swedish company C4Wave Capital Kommanditbolag. Crypto4Winners allowed people to deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins on the site, and promised to trade the cryptocurrency on their behalf. The victim reports that they contributed various crypto assets worth more than $16,000…

A California resident reports they encountered someone online impersonating a well-known investment banker, who directed them to multiple WhatsApp chat groups where members claimed they were making money trading on the crypto asset platform Paxbit Crypto Services Limited. Members of these groups were also soliciting investment in the initial coin offering (ICO) of the TNH token. The victim reports investing in…

A California resident reports having issues withdrawing funds from the trading platform https://aex.lol/trade/login.html. The resident reports being contacted online by members of a “teacher team” that introduced them to the trading platform. The resident reports entering into a contract with the “teacher” team on the platform and then depositing over $50,000 in funds. But when the resident attempted to withdraw…

A California consumer reportedly lost $2,500 after making contact via the Telegram application with an individual who advertised personal success investing in crypto assets. After receiving an invitation to join a private user group on Telegram called "Noah Crytocurreny Investment Group," the victim was set up with an “assistant” who helped the victim establish trading accounts. After the victim had installed the…

A California resident reports that they were referred to a crypto trading platform via a friend on Instagram. The victim’s friend posted a picture of a fancy car on Instagram and claimed that they had bought it with proceeds from trading crypto assets on legalcryptocoinstrade.com. When the victim reached out to their friend for more information, the friend told them to contact another Instagram account. “Mary”…

A California victim was contacted via telegram by “Anna” who encouraged them to open a crypto investment account on the website www.bitso-crypto.top. The victim deposited over $50,000 into their Bitso-crypto account, but when they tried to withdraw their money, they were told by Bitso-crypto (via Telegram account @Bitso1) that their account was “frozen,” and they would have to deposit more funds to unlock it. The…

A California resident clicked on a website that appeared as a sponsored ad on Google. The website address is shown as appradiantcapital.com or appradiant-capital.org. Once the California resident opened the website, someone attempted to open her wallet extensions and connect to different chains, and also repeatedly requested access to her assets in other accounts. The victim was able to freeze her accounts before…

A California victim filed a complaint with DFPI about the crypto asset exchange, bitcoinvestcloud.com. The victim was contacted by a customer service representative named “Mindy” through WhatsApp and was directed to invest funds in the exchange. He used crypto.com to send funds to a “Trust Wallet.” When he made attempts to withdraw his funds, he was requested to pay additional fees as prerequisites to the…

At least three Californians and one non-Californian report they lost money to scammers utilizing the website https://coinrus.com/. The first Californian victim met “Samanta” when she “accidentally” sent a text message to the wrong number: his. Over the course of several weeks, the victim and “Samanta” became friendly, and their conversations moved from text messages to the Telegram application. Eventually…

A California victim received a friend request on Facebook from “Helen” (aka Zhong Leying) who eventually persuaded him to invest in crypto assets. She sent him a link to the trading platform “Hong Kong Selead Group Limited” where he registered for a foreign exchange trading account. The victim made multiple wire transfers to the site, sending approximately $2.9 million. With the assistance of “Sally” at Hong Kong…

Two Californians fell victim to the scam website A A16Zcrypto.cc/H5/#, which they believed was a legitimate website run by a well-known venture capital firm. The first victim met a woman named “Lena” via LinkedIn. Lena directed the victim to the website A16Zcrypto.cc/H5/# where the victim believed he would be able to invest his money into the crypto asset industry. Instead, the money went into the scammer’s…

The victim met “Mia” on WhatsApp who told him about an investment opportunity he thought was related to the Chicago Merchant Exchange. Victim was directed by the online stranger to send money to a website. Victim invested nearly $25,000 and was emailed account statements from [email protected] showing he had made profits of nearly $100,000. When the victim tried to withdraw funds, he received an email stating he…

The victim complained that they invested Bitcoin in this company that operates the website https://247cryptobase.com and lists a phony California address. Now the victim believes the company is a scam and wants a refund.

The victim, with the assistance of family and friends, began investing in cryptocurrency through the website www.cryotocurrencybtx.com. After investing about $99,000 into this account using Coinbase Wallet platform and ImToken wallet platform, the victim believed he had made a profit of more than $350,000. He was initially able to withdraw small amounts, but when he sought a larger withdrawal, he received a…