Investment
⚡ Rebranding
CryptoAlpha Trading Academy
Also known as: AlphaSignals, CryptoMentorPro
Platform
Telegram, Instagram, Web
Claimed Location
Singapore / London (False)
Actual Origin
Eastern Europe (traced)
Est. Victim Losses
$1.2M+
Overview
Cryptocurrency "trading mentor" scam promising guaranteed returns through a proprietary algorithm. Recruits victims via Instagram ads and Telegram groups with fabricated trading records showing consistent 200-500% monthly returns.
Uses AI-generated testimonials, stock photo "team members," and fake celebrity endorsements. The "trading platform" is never actually connected to real exchanges—funds deposited go directly to scammer-controlled wallets.
Employs escalating investment requests: victims start with small amounts showing "profits," then are pressured to invest larger sums that can never be withdrawn. Currently believed to be rebranding under new names after exposure.
Red Flags Identified
Guaranteed returns
Fake testimonials
AI-generated profiles
No regulatory registration
Pressure tactics
Unverifiable trading history