Socialist MP Erion Braçe has reacted to a news story published in online media that a platform called TXEX is targeting Albanian citizens by disappearing millions of dollars through a sophisticated fraud scheme.
Braçe raises the alarm and says that he himself has received a complaint from an entrepreneur regarding affected cases in Divjaka and that he had referred this to the police.
In Divjaka alone, says the MP, there could be over 1,000 people affected and warns that people in Lushnje are also being deceived.
"Two months ago, an entrepreneur informed me, based on what he was hearing from different people in Divjaka. I tried to tell everyone I could in Divjaka to get out of this pyramid scheme as soon as possible or not to enter it. I have communicated with the police and I really want to believe and have faith that they are doing the right thing," writes Braçe.
He appeals to citizens to urgently exit this fraudulent platform and file a complaint with the police.
"Today, when the scheme may have involved over 1,000 people in Divjaka alone and is entering Lushnje, I want to repeat the appeal publicly, not individually. Get out of this pyramid as soon as possible and report it to the state police, hand over your phone there so that investigators can track down those responsible through the flow of money," the MP adds.
According to reports, TXEX is posing as a cryptocurrency investment app, but is actually a scam that operates through social media and platforms like Telegram, Signal, and WhatsApp. The scheme begins with fake ads and “investment groups” that feature fabricated profits.
Initially, small amounts are required to be invested through legitimate platforms, but then the funds are transferred to TXEX. There, the “profits” are fictitiously increased, while a fee of $400 is required for withdrawals. In addition to losing money, citizens have also submitted personal documents, increasing the risk of data abuse.
Erion Braçe's full reaction:
THEY ARE NOW ONLINE, ON EVERY PHONE!
THEY ARE ROBBING YOU!
THIS IS THE BIGGEST THING!
I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR TWO MONTHS;
#DIVJAKA IS THE REASON-INCLUSION HERE, STARTING FROM THE SMALL NUMBER OF POPULATION IS TERRIBLE!
Two months ago, an entrepreneur informed me, based on what he heard from different people in Divjaka;
I have tried to tell everyone I could in Divjaka to get out of this PYRAMIDAL SCHEME as soon as possible or NOT to ENTER IT;
I have communicated to the POLICE and I really want to believe and trust that they are doing the right thing!
TODAY, WHEN THE SCHEME COULD HAVE INVOLVED OVER 1000 PEOPLE JUST IN DIVJAKE AND IS ENTERING THE LUSHNJE, I WANT TO REPEAT THE APPEAL PUBLICLY - NOT INDIVIDUALLY:
GET OUT OF THIS PYRAMID ASAP AND REPORT IT TO THE STATE POLICE - HAND IN YOUR PHONE THERE SO THAT INVESTIGATORS CAN TRACK THE ANSWERS THROUGH THE MONEY FLOW;
FOR WHO IS OUTSIDE THE SCHEME AND IS BEING LURED TO ENTER;
DO NOT ENTER THERE, THEY WILL ROB YOU; YOU HAVE AHEAD OF SWEAT AND HARD WORK, AND THRILLING WORK WITH THE LAND; DO
NOT GIVE IT TO ROBBERS!