Scam · pretends to be Jauns.lv news site, Andris Kulbergs, Evika Siliņa
Fake Latvian news page promoting investment scheme
The real message, with personal details covered.
What happens
A fake copy of a news site uses a shocking headline and well-known politicians' names to lure people into a fake investment platform. Victims are asked to register, then pushed to deposit money that cannot be withdrawn.
Warning signs
- Strange web address The address at the bottom is pmeaust.com, which is not the Jauns news site, yet the page uses the Jauns logo.
- Shock headline with famous names It claims a 'sensational secret' that the government and the Prime Minister hid, a common trick to make you curious.
- Phone with trading chart The picture shows a phone with a trading graph, which hints at a get-rich-quick investment app.
- Ordinary people get rich story The text begins with people quitting their jobs and getting cheques for thousands of euros, a typical investment scam story.
- Odd AI-looking picture The image has an 'AI Ranch' label and looks computer-made, so it is probably not a real news photo.
- Odd link ending The address has tracking-style text after it (?gad_), typical of pages reached through adverts.
How this scam works
- You see a fake news page or advert with a famous person and a shocking claim.
- The story says ordinary people got rich with a secret investment platform.
- You are asked to leave your name and phone number or to register.
- A 'broker' calls you and pushes you to deposit a small amount, then more.
- The app shows fake profits, but when you try to withdraw you are asked for more fees or the money disappears.
What to do
- Don't click anything on this page and don't type your name, phone number or email. Close it.
- Don't send any money or install any app it suggests.
- Take a screenshot and report the advert or page to the site or social network where you saw it.
- Tell your family and friends so they don't fall for it too.
Details to watch for
Websites pmeaust.com
Links pmeaust.com/?gad_
Scammers can fake real names, numbers and logos. A number shown here may belong to an innocent person whose identity was misused.
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