Title: RichVIP and SVIP platforms: a wave of scams shakes Guinea
Introduction :
In recent months, Guinea has been the scene of an affair which has aroused indignation and concern among the population. The RichVIP and SVIP platforms, presented as Amazon partners, attract investors by promising them rapid and significant financial returns. However, thousands of people found themselves trapped, unable to recover their investments and claiming to have been victims of a vast fraud. In this article, we delve into this case which has disrupted many lives in Guinea.
The rise of RichVIP and SVIP:
In June 2023, the RichVIP and SVIP platforms appeared in Guinea, offering an attractive concept to investors. By depositing an amount of money on these platforms, users were invited to promote Amazon’s products online and enjoy substantial profits in just a few days. Presenting themselves as official partners of Amazon, RichVIP and SVIP have managed to attract a large number of citizens by praising the simplicity and speed of their investment methods.
The illusion of rapid profitability:
The RichVIP and SVIP platforms used television advertisements to strengthen their credibility and chose Orange payment services as a financial partner, in order to reassure investors. However, when users attempted to withdraw their funds, they were met with complete inability. Thousands of people found themselves trapped, unable to recover their original money or the promised benefits. Complaints began to pour in and the Victims’ Collective, bringing together 1,945 people to date, was created to try to make their voices heard.
The distress of the victims:
Ibrahima Sory Barry, president of the Victims’ Collective, testifies to the extent of the damage caused by RichVIP and SVIP. Fathers and mothers and senior executives were drawn into this scam without realizing the seriousness of the consequences. Some are even ashamed to acknowledge their participation, fearing being judged naive. However, the manipulation is much more complex than it seems. The platforms used relatives of the victims as well as the reputation and services of the famous company Orange to inspire confidence and trap investors.
A call for justice:
The victims have already collectively filed a complaint and have been demanding the return of their money for more than a month. According to Ibrahima Sory Barry, they collectively lost nearly 880,000 euros. The Victims’ Collective has launched a website to identify the number of people scammed and strengthen their cause. The media are also being questioned, as they have played an unfortunate role in participating in the promotion of these misleading platforms.
Conclusion :
The RichVIP and SVIP affair caused a real earthquake in Guinea, affecting many investors who lost not only their money, but also their confidence. These platforms used sophisticated ploys to attract their victims, but justice is now being sought to restore their rights. Hopefully this case will serve as a warning to investors to be wary of wild promises and to exercise caution when considering putting their money online.