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Exclusive access to OpenAI shares? Beware of this offer!

Category: Investment fraud · Published: 23/09/2026 · Last updated: 25/09/2026

Summary

What is this about? Current fraud case reported by Watchlist Internet. See linked source for details.
Who is affected? Consumers in Germany.
How high is the risk? Elevated

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

  • You are contacted out of the blue by phone or email – the caller introduces themselves, for example, as 'Mr Steiner' and comes across as friendly.
  • You are offered the purchase of pre-IPO OpenAI shares at a price of 622 euros per share.
  • If you show interest, you receive two emails after a few days: the first contains factsheets, a company profile of the OpenAI Group, as well as links to a real trading platform and a newspaper article.
  • The second email contains a subscription form that requests a long list of personal data, bank details, and tax identification number.
  • You are asked to transfer the purchase price within five banking days to an 'escrow account' – the specific account details are only provided later.
  • In later steps, ID documents and proof of residence are requested.

How to recognise it

  • You are contacted without reason by phone or email and offered an exclusive investment.
  • You are offered pre-IPO OpenAI shares at 622 euros per share – such shares are not available to private individuals.
  • The website p-ep.com appears to be AI-generated; while the legal notice names an LLC in Florida, the company cannot be found at the stated address in Zurich.
  • The domain was only registered in June 2026, although the site claims a founding year of 2015.
  • The legal notice lacks a company register or UID number as well as specific contact persons.
  • The subscription form requests extensive personal data, bank account details, BIC/SWIFT code, and tax identification number – and names neither a contracting party nor an escrow account.
  • The subscription form grants a consumer right of withdrawal and states Frankfurt am Main as the place of jurisdiction – although neither the alleged Swiss company nor OpenAI is based in Germany.
  • Guaranteed or above-average returns

How to protect yourself

  • Do not respond to unsolicited investment offers – reputable providers do not contact you without reason.
  • Check the legal notice: a missing company register number, no clear contact person, and a recently registered domain entry are clear warning signs.
  • Do not submit ID documents, proof of residence, or tax identification numbers.
  • Secure all evidence: save emails, take screenshots of the website and chat histories.
  • Contact your consumer protection center if you are unsure or have already shared data.
  • OpenAI explicitly asks that such offers be reported – you can contact OpenAI directly.

What you should never do

  • Do not transfer money to an account unknown to you.
  • Do not fill out the subscription form or submit personal data, bank details, or tax identification numbers.
  • Do not be lulled into a false sense of security by factsheets, newspaper articles, or supposedly 'real' links to a trading platform.
  • Do not send copies of ID or proof of residence.
  • Do not trust the friendly demeanor on the phone – that is part of the scam.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay if I have signed the subscription form?

No. There are currently no publicly available OpenAI shares – not even in the pre-IPO variant. OpenAI itself warns against such offers. There is no obligation to pay.

What happens if I do not respond?

Nothing happens if you do not respond. It is best to ignore further contact attempts and block the senders.

Am I already at a loss if I have shared data?

Even without financial loss, the scammers already have an extensive set of data about you. It can be used to commit identity theft. Secure all evidence and report the incident.

Is 'Prime Equity Partners' a real company?

While the LLC in Florida formally exists, registering there is very easy and costs only around 160 US dollars. The company cannot be found at the stated address in Zurich. The website appears to be predominantly AI-generated.

What can I do if I have already paid or submitted data?

Contact your bank immediately, secure all documents as evidence, and report the incident to the police and your consumer protection center. OpenAI also accepts reports about such offers.

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Update history

  • 25/09/2026Description updated
  • 23/09/2026Warning added from an official source