Thousands Allegedly Scammed by Cryptocurrency Trading Bot in Mexico

According to PANews, over 3,000 residents from the Tehuacán and Puebla regions in Mexico have reportedly fallen victim to a cryptocurrency trading bot scam involving the company AMG GPT. The company had previously promised 'daily returns' and conducted numerous promotional events to attract investors. However, users recently reported being unable to withdraw their funds, and the company abruptly closed its four offices in the two regions. Victims have claimed that they were required to pay a 'verification fee' to withdraw their funds, followed by a demand to apply for an expensive 'Crypto-VISA' credit card. Initially, investors received returns, but these payments quickly ceased. Some victims reportedly invested as much as $1,000. AMG GPT later issued a statement attributing the withdrawal delays to 'shopping festival activities,' a justification that has only fueled further skepticism. Currently, around 100 individuals have filed formal complaints with the prosecutor's office, and the case is under further investigation.