Social media investment scams: who is behind the fraudulent ads?. Victims have invested large sums in savings accounts with attractive rates, after being seduced by fraudulent advertisements.
André (first name has been changed) is 60 years old, he is a lawyer in Paris and likes to spend time on Instagram. He doesn't know it, but he and his wife are about to be cheated out of 300,000 euros. The alleged Alexis Thomas speaks impeccable French and appears to know the financial sector well.