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Trouva Fraud Scheme Collapses, Leaving South African Investors in Financial Ruin

October 5, 2024
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Trouva Fraud Scheme Collapses, Leaving South African Investors in Financial Ruin
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The Trouva investment scheme, which lured many South Africans with promises of extraordinary returns, has officially crumbled, leaving scores of “investors” devastated. On Thursday, 3 October 2024, numerous victims reported that the platform was no longer allowing withdrawals, instead demanding further deposits under the pretense of “identity verification.”

Participants in the scam received WhatsApp messages from individuals behind Trouva, instructing them to deposit amounts like R2,650 for verification purposes. Other victims reported varying amounts, such as R2,730, R2,280, and R3,050, adding to the confusion. These messages were sent from UK-based phone numbers, further reinforcing the elaborate deception.

The scam, which preyed on the trust of its victims, falsely claimed that these additional deposits were part of compliance measures to “flush out false accounts.” But as withdrawals became impossible, it became clear to many that they had been scammed.

Victims have since taken to social media to share their frustrations and organize collective responses. “The Hawks need to know about this,” one user posted, while another, more resigned, stated, “It’s clear we’ve been scammed, simple as that. Let’s move on and forget it. It is what it is.”

Interest in the Trouva scheme began in April 2024 and gained traction in May, peaking again in July. The scam exploited the name of a legitimate UK-based online marketplace called Trouva, which is known for serving independent boutiques in the UK and Europe. Many victims believed they were investing in this reputable company, but the scam had no affiliation with the legitimate business.

The fraudulent Trouva venture is part of a growing list of scams targeting South Africans in 2024, preying on people desperate for financial relief. Authorities are now being urged to step in, with many victims calling on law enforcement and financial institutions to investigate and provide support.

As victims come to terms with the loss, the Trouva collapse serves as a stark reminder to remain vigilant against unregistered and unregulated schemes that promise unrealistic returns.

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