COTP Newsletter No. 18

Poštovani klijenti,

Dok nastavljamo s pripremom krivične prijave protiv odgovornih lica u COTP prevari, želimo da vas upozorimo na važne aspekte koji se odnose na slične šeme i taktike koje prevaranti koriste kako bi nastavili s prevarama pod drugim imenima.

Šta rade organizatori prevara nakon gašenja platforme?

Kada prevarantska platforma poput COTP-a prestane da funkcioniše, organizatori često primenjuju sledeće strategije:

1. Pokretanje nove prevare pod drugim imenom – Iste osobe ili povezane grupe pokreću novi projekat sa gotovo identičnim modelom poslovanja. Menjaju ime, vizuelni identitet i marketinšku strategiju, ali princip prevare ostaje isti.
2. Lažne kampanje za povraćaj novca (“recovery scams”) – Prevaranti kontaktiraju oštećene investitore i nude im mogućnost povraćaja sredstava uz određenu naknadu ili dodatnu uplatu. Ove šeme su još jedna zamka za žrtve.
3. Koriste posrednike i lažne “finansijske stručnjake” – Pojavljuju se novi “eksperti” koji obećavaju pomoć u povraćaju novca, ali zapravo sarađuju s organizatorima prevare.
4. Širenje lažnih informacija – Na forumima i društvenim mrežama pojavljuju se vesti da će se platforma vratiti, da su sredstva samo „zamrznuta“, kako bi se sprečilo da žrtve podnose tužbe i prijave.
5. Preusmeravanje na druge sumnjive investicione projekte – Prevareni investitori često dobijaju ponude za „sigurne prilike za povraćaj izgubljenog novca“, što ih uvlači u novi lanac finansijskih manipulacija.

Kako da se zaštitite?

• Ne verujte nikome ko vam nudi “siguran” povraćaj novca uz dodatnu uplatu.
• Proveravajte identitet ljudi i kompanija koje vam nude pomoć – istražite ih detaljno pre bilo kakve saradnje.
• Prijavite svaku sumnjivu aktivnost nadležnim organima.
• Konsultujte se sa stručnjacima pre nego što napravite bilo kakav pravni ili finansijski potez.

Naš tim nastavlja da prati sva dešavanja vezana za COTP prevaru i redovno će vas obaveštavati o novostima. Ukoliko imate dodatne informacije ili sumnje na nove prevarantske šeme, pozivamo vas da nas kontaktirate.

Srdačan pozdrav,

Advokat Zoran Miljaković

COTPS Newsletter No. 18

Dear Clients,

As we continue preparing the criminal complaint against those responsible for the COTPS fraud, we want to warn you about important tactics scammers use to continue their schemes under different names.

What Do Fraud Organizers Do After a Platform Shuts Down?

When a fraudulent platform like COTPS stops operating, its organizers often employ the following strategies:

1. Launching a new scam under a different name – The same individuals or affiliated groups start a new project with an almost identical business model. They change the name, branding, and marketing strategy, but the fraud mechanism remains the same.
2. Fake recovery campaigns (“recovery scams”) – Scammers contact victims and offer to recover their lost funds in exchange for an upfront fee or additional payment. This is another trap designed to exploit victims further.
3. Using intermediaries and fake “financial experts” – New so-called experts appear, promising to help recover lost funds, but in reality, they are working with the fraudsters.
4. Spreading false information – On forums and social media, rumors circulate that the platform will return or that funds are simply “frozen,” discouraging victims from filing complaints or taking legal action.
5. Redirecting victims to other suspicious investment projects – Many victims receive offers for “safe opportunities to recover lost money,” which only lead them into another cycle of financial manipulation.

How Can You Protect Yourself?

• Do not trust anyone who promises a “guaranteed” fund recovery in exchange for an upfront payment.
• Verify the identity of individuals and companies offering assistance—research them thoroughly before engaging.
• Report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
• Consult professionals before making any legal or financial decisions.

Our team continues to monitor all developments related to the COTPS fraud and will keep you updated with new information. If you have any additional details or suspect new fraudulent schemes, please contact us.

Kind regards

Zoran Miljakovic

Attorney at Law