Scam Alert: ‘We Grow Bitcoins’ Ponzi Takes ShapesteemCreated with Sketch.

in life •  7 years ago 

WeGrowBitcoins, a suspected ponzi scheme abusing bitcoin has gained attention in a local media platform in New Zealand.

The alleged pyramid scam involves new members ‘donating’ money in bitcoin (0.01 BTC or $25) with promised returns of 67.76 BTC (approx. $175,000) has reportedly roped in 1,300 members worldwide.

“Wegrowbitcoins is an online peer to peer donation system built for the welfare of the community,” the website states. Describing it as a peer-to-peer donation platform, the website says it operates a platform which can be accessed by members for a monthly subscription fee. “Platform access allows members to receive donations directly into their bitcoin wallet from other members,’ an FAQ added.

The website and the scheme caught the eye of New Zealand’s Newshub. The news publication looked into the operation with a focus on the Daniel Tepania, a truck driver lured into investing in “We Grow Bitcoins’.

“It’s only been here about a month so I thought I would give it a go, sounded quite good,” Tepania explained.

With his early investment, he is expecting to make returns while climbing to ‘level 3’ of the scheme. Returns, he says, that could make “about 200 grand a month and you can get that every month.”

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