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Australia’s ‘Barefoot Investor’ Takes On Crypto Scammers Using His Likeness

by Darius Ngetich
Dec 23, 2024 - 4:32 pm
in Blockchain
Scott Pape, the "Barefoot Investor," addressing crypto scams misusing his identity.

Exposing the Deception: Scott Pape’s Fight Against Crypto Fraud

Scott Pape, famously known as the “Barefoot Investor,” is fighting an alarming rise in online scams exploiting his identity. Fake Facebook groups have cropped up impersonating Pape to lure victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes. With his reputation for promoting financial literacy, these scammers leverage Pape’s credibility to bait unsuspecting individuals.

Unmasking WhatsApp Crypto Scams

Pape had joined the network to expose how fraudsters operate. He used a pseudonym to infiltrate a sham Facebook group and was invited straight into an “exclusive” WhatsApp community called the “DB Wealth Institute”, where the scammers impersonated financial experts providing victims with fake trading signals.

Pape’s question unraveled a thread of deceit. Pre-fabricated press releases about DB Wealth Institute manufactured its legitimacy, even to the extent that it was syndicated to major platforms like Yahoo Finance and Forbes, while in fact this was just an attempt to make it appear credible to prospective victims.

A Three-Step Strategy

Pape explained that most of these schemes follow a three-step strategy: building confidence, fueling greed, and instilling fear. Victims are enticed with small, quick profits early on, creating a false sense of security. Once trust is established, scammers pressure them into larger investments, often suggesting loans to capitalize on so-called “exclusive opportunities”.

Pape described how fraudsters put pressure on him to invest up to $20,000 following the first successful trade. That, he said, was the climax of the scam because the fraudsters disappear once they get good money.

Raising Awareness and Taking Action

Rather than waiting for the social media sites to do something, Pape took it upon himself, publishing these scams right out front. He shared his experience in view of educating other users on how to spot such scams and not fall prey.

As crypto-related scams continue to rise, including the $2.2 billion lost globally in 2024 alone, according to Chainalysis, the actions of Pape serve to remind people of vigilance and informed decision-making. His call for action couldn’t be louder: don’t let greed cloud your judgment and always verify the legitimacy of financial opportunities.

In the process, Pape reinforces his mission of protecting ordinary investors against financial pitfalls and cements his position as a voice to be trusted in personal finance.

Tags: AustraliaRegulationWeb3
Darius Ngetich

Darius Ngetich

Darius Ngetich is a blockchain, crypto, and gaming enthusiast. He is also an animator, VFX Artist, and Game Developer, specializing in computers with vast experience in programs like Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine. My passions are creating games and informing others about the latest developments in crypto, blockchain, and gaming.

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