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A host of social media influencers have joined authorities in an aggressive advocacy campaign against shady digital investment schemes and related scams that lure people with promises of profit.
Facebook and other social media platforms are filled with ‘get-rich-quick’, ‘high rewards’, ‘financial freedom’, and ’long term investment’ schemes to lure unsuspecting victims. Reportedly there is an eager audience as many people are out of work.
While there are many types of digital investment schemes, the one doing rounds in social media right now is a digital business.
Two years ago, Choden (name changed) joined a digital business pyramid scheme, not knowing it was a scam. She decided to join the bandwagon after her relatives and friends living abroad were already part of the business
She joined when the country was under lockdown, which left many jobless. She said she had to register through a website with her friend’s domain (hername.com).
According to her, most of the participants in her circle are mostly senior civil servants, corporate employees, highly qualified and educated lots. Convinced, she registered and was given access to a free webinar that shows how the business works and emphasises zero investment.
She paid USD 149 to sign up. After which, she was introduced to the business course and products. After that, one is supposed to get an ID for which one has to buy some…
