Recently, an investment eyewash that occurred on the Telegram platform has attracted widespread follow. An investor shared his personal experience, revealing the tactics of a scam group called KONTMAIN.

This investor originally followed KONTMAIN on the Binance platform, but was unable to join because the chat room was full. Subsequently, he discovered a group on Telegram that claimed to be KONTMAIN and joined it. The group required a membership fee of $499, claiming that it could grant access to a VIP group and provide daily trading signals.

However, the matter did not stop there. An account named KONTMAINCEO then privately messaged the investor, enticing them to join the so-called "manual investment plan." When the investor wanted to withdraw funds, the other party requested a 20% commission to be paid first.

After careful observation, the investor noticed several suspicious points: first, the funds are completely controlled by the other party, and the investor cannot operate directly; second, if it is indeed a legitimate investment plan, the corresponding fees can be directly deducted when paying returns, without the need to charge a separate commission.

These signs clearly point to a carefully designed eyewash scheme. The investor hopes to raise awareness by sharing their experience, encouraging others to be vigilant and avoid falling into similar traps.

In the current wave of virtual currency investment, similar scams are not uncommon. Investors need to be particularly cautious about investment groups that require payment upfront to join and "exclusive" investment plans that promise high returns. Before making any investment decisions, it is essential to conduct thorough research and verification to ensure the safety of one's funds.

In the face of such potential scams, the best preventive measure is to enhance one's financial literacy and risk awareness. At the same time, it calls on relevant platforms to strengthen regulation and create a safer investment environment for users.