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How we traced $84,000 out of a fake AI-trading bot

CASE FILE · CFH-CS-01
Vector: fake AI arbitrageInstrument: BTC, USDTLoss: $84,200Location: Austin, USATimeline: 6 weeksRecovered: 47%

Reported operator: AlphaAITrade ↗

How it began

I found the platform through a polished video ad promising an AI bot that “could not lose.” The dashboard showed steady daily gains, and a friendly account manager walked me through my first deposit.

The trap

The profits were real on screen and fake in reality. When I tried to withdraw, I was told I needed to pay a “performance tax” first, then a “liquidity fee.” Each payment unlocked another.

They told me my money was one transfer away. It never was.

What we did

  1. We mapped every deposit from your bank and wallet to the receiving addresses.
  2. We followed the funds across two bridges to a pair of exchange deposit wallets.
  3. We filed evidence-backed freeze requests with both exchanges within 72 hours.
  4. We supported your police report with a chain-of-custody summary.
47%

of the reported loss recovered through two exchange freezes.

Red flags we saw

  • Guaranteed or “cannot lose” returns
  • Fees demanded before any withdrawal
  • Profits shown only inside the platform dashboard

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