Meeting a "girl" The scammers contact the victim through social media or dating sites. The victim meets a woman who claims to be making successful investments with the help of a "relative"—a trader or analyst.
Contacting the "relative" After some time, a man claiming to be a financial expert contacts the victim and offers to register on the Luminex.app platform. He convinces them that it is a "professional and private investment platform."
False Success After depositing funds (usually from $500), the victim sees "profits" and successful trades, creating a false sense of success. The platform interface resembles that of legitimate brokers.
Persuasive Encouragement to Invest More The victim is persuaded to increase the investment amount with promises of greater profits. Under emotional pressure, they transfer larger sums—from $2,000 to $10,000.
Withdrawal Issues When victims try to withdraw their funds, unexpected fees arise: AML checks, commissions, taxes, insurance. The platform demands more and more payments, but the money is not returned.
The end: blocking and disappearance of the scammers. After all the additional payments, the account is blocked, the site stops responding, and the scammers disappear. The money is not returned.
Signs of fraud on Luminex.app:
Lack of a license and registration in certain jurisdictions ; Fake trading terminal with fictitious trading ; Manipulation through romantic encounters; Inability to withdraw funds after depositing funds.
What should you do if you have become a victim of Luminex.app?
Don't pay additional fees—this is part of the scheme. Keep all evidence (correspondence, transactions) for further investigation. Do not share your documents with the scammers.
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How to protect yourself from such schemes:
Check broker licenses with official regulators. Don't transfer money to strangers based on online advice. Check websites using Scamadviser, WHOIS, and Netcraft. Consult a lawyer if you have any doubts.
Bottom Line:
Luminex.app is a fraudulent platform that uses romantic manipulation and fake licenses to extort money. Be careful and don't fall for these scams. If you've fallen victim to this, help is available, and it's possible to get your money back.
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