Investment fraud using celebrity names: Fake oe24 article lures people into a trap

Summary

Why is this warning issued?

This warning was included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It is intended to protect other users from this scam. The assessed risk is elevated.

How the scam works

• Criminals spread a fake article designed to look like oe24 via advertising or social media.
• The article claims that Armin Wolf has exposed that Raiffeisen Bank International is deliberately concealing a 'path to wealth'.
• The investment platform 'Golvurikenz' is presented as the solution, claiming to trade automatically using artificial intelligence.
• The story of an alleged user named 'Thomas' with over 10,000 euros in profits, along with expert quotes and positive comments, is designed to build trust.
• Interested parties are asked to deposit only 275 euros, with the rest supposedly handled automatically. Professional telephone consultation is offered beforehand.
• The criminals build trust over the phone, address objections, and pressure victims into making quick deposits.
• Once someone makes a deposit, they are typically pressured into making further, ever larger deposits – often with the promise that this is how they can recover profits or money already deposited.

How to recognise it

• Celebrities like Armin Wolf or banks like Raiffeisen never advertise unknown investment platforms in legitimate media.
• The website address of the news site only appears to resemble the real oe24 site – check the URL carefully.
• Extremely high returns with minimal investment are promised (over 10,000 euros with only 275 euros invested).
• A supposed success story from a user named 'Thomas' is used to create credibility.
• Promises like 'Artificial intelligence handles everything' or 'no prior knowledge required' are typical bait.
• A telephone 'consultation' is offered before the deposit – during which professional pressure is applied.
• Numerous positive comments and alleged expert statements in the article are completely fabricated.
• Winnings without participation or 'free' offers requesting personal data

How to protect yourself

• Check the website address carefully: Type it in manually and compare it with the real oe24 site.
• Before making any deposit, search for the platform's name at the FMA and Watchlist Internet to check whether it has been reported as fraudulent.
• Do not let yourself be pressured – hang up if you are pushed to make quick decisions over the phone.
• If you have already transferred money: Contact your bank or credit card company immediately and request a chargeback.
• File a report with the police and report the platform to the FMA and Watchlist Internet.
• Secure all evidence: Screenshots of the article, chat logs, phone numbers, and bank transactions.

What you should never do

• Do not pay the demanded 275 euros or any further amounts – no matter how convincing the story sounds.
• Do not respond to promises that you could recover alleged profits or your money through another deposit.
• Do not provide personal data, copies of ID documents, or online banking credentials over the phone.
• Do not click on links in dubious advertising or unsolicited messages about investments.
• Do not trust alleged expert statements or positive comments in the fake article.

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Update history

• 13/07/2026Warning added from an official source