DANNY : DE HEKWelcome to The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger! I’m Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. My mission is to expose and shame those running or promoting Ponzi schemes and scams, protecting mum and dad investors from losing their kids’ inheritance to multilevel marketing bottom feeders.

In this video, we dive deep into Lorien Cameron, an Australian so-called “wealth coach” who preys on vulnerable individuals by fabricating hardship stories to gain their trust. Cameron is actively promoting AURATUS GOLD, a Ponzi scheme flagged by both New Zealand and Australian government agencies for operating without proper licensing or regulatory compliance.

Who is Lorien Cameron?

Cameron claims to be a self-made entrepreneur and mentor who overcame homelessness and personal struggles to achieve “six-figure success.” He touts accomplishments such as reaching the $50K rank at MyDailyChoice in December 2022 and inspiring over 20,000 distributors and customers. However, his accolades and inspirational narratives appear to be smoke and mirrors aimed at building credibility to lure unsuspecting investors into questionable schemes.

One of the most shocking aspects of his strategy is encouraging others to lie about their personal hardships to build emotional connections with potential recruits. This predatory tactic is manipulative and highlights the unethical behavior often seen in multilevel marketing scams.

What is AURATUS GOLD?

On the surface, AURATUS GOLD markets itself as a gold-backed investment platform offering wealth protection, exclusive TAS/ZAI cards, and even “positive storage fees” for vaulting gold. But beneath the surface lies a network of red flags that signal Ponzi tactics:

  1. No Transparent Revenue Model: How are “positive storage fees” sustainable? No one knows.
  2. Ambiguous Gold Ownership: There is no verifiable proof of physical gold backing these investments.
  3. Exclusion of USA and Canada: These countries’ stricter laws are conveniently avoided.
  4. MLM Recruitment Tactics: Heavy reliance on affiliate marketing and recruiting new participants—a hallmark of pyramid schemes.
  5. Multi-Jurisdictional Complexity: Entities are registered in tax havens to dodge regulatory accountability.

Warnings from Authorities

  • Australia (ASIC – Australian Securities and Investments Commission)
    Entity: Helvetic Digital Finance AG (auratus.gold)
    Warning Issued: 22 August 2024
    Details:

    • The company is unlicensed to offer financial services or credit in Australia.
    • It does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or credit licence required by ASIC.
    • Consumers are advised to avoid dealing with this entity as almost all providers of financial services in Australia must be licensed.
      Read ASIC’s warning here.
  • New Zealand (FMA – Financial Markets Authority)
    Entity: Auratus
    Warning Issued: 27 September 2024
    Details:

    • The company promotes “virtual gold” investments through a blockchain platform.
    • It is not registered in New Zealand or authorised to offer financial services or products to New Zealand investors.
    • Promoters have been hosting private seminars and webinars targeting New Zealand investors.
      Read FMA’s warning here.

Why Is This Dangerous?

Promoters like Lorien Cameron and Michael Pope dismiss regulatory warnings while enticing people with promises too good to be true. These schemes prey on trust and ignorance, often leaving investors financially devastated. AURATUS GOLD uses deceptive marketing and recruitment tactics that prey on vulnerable individuals, making it a high-risk investment.

What You Need to Know

  1. Gold That May Not Exist: Claims of “gold backing” remain unverified.
  2. Unsustainable Promises: “Positive storage fees” are a fantasy.
  3. MLM Trap: Recruiting is the key revenue source, not gold.
  4. No Licensing or Oversight: This scheme operates without proper regulation, exposing investors to immense risk.
  5. Fabricated Stories: Lorien Cameron’s encouragement of fabricated hardship stories highlights the exploitative nature of these scams.

KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THIS SCAM INCLUDE:

Do you know these people facebook pages?; Julie McDonald, Steve McDonald, Mel McDonald, Francesca Surace, Sarah, Taryn, Stephan, Summer, Hayley Peti, Margaret Singleton, Leslie Ohalloran, Amy Irwin, Kaliah Lee, Nicolette Wijers, Jenna Waight, Samantha H, Pauline Blat, Jackie O’Neill, Selena, Matt, Tai, Trish, Daniela Maramba, Bianca Perry, Jesse Brown

INSTAGRAM HANDLES

Since we started making these videos, people have been changing their Instagram handles. Here’s the latest update. It’s clear we’re keeping the scam promoters on their toes!

These individuals promote a Ponzi-like system designed to fail everyone but those at the top. Their social media tactics aim to recruit unsuspecting victims while masking their fraudulent operations.

FUNNY ZOOM NAMES

Suggon Deeznutz, Ben Dover, Seymour Butts, Holden McGroin, Ivana Tinkle, Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass, Dixie Normous, Mike Hunt, Anita Mann, Eileen Dover, Phil McCrackin, Ivana Humpalot, Heywood Jablowme, Amanda Hugginkiss, Seymour Hiney, Master Bates, Wayne Kerr, Al Beback, Barry McCockiner, Chuck U. Farley, Gabe Itch, Lou Sassole, Patty O’Furniture, Stu Pidasso, Willie Stroker, Ann Al, Brock Lee, Ella Vator, Ima Pigg, Justin Case, Lou Natic, Pete Sake, Sal Ami, Tess Tickle, Warren Peace, Polly Ester, Andrew Caesar

My Mission

At The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, I work tirelessly to raise awareness about these scams. Let’s shine a light on the deception and protect innocent people from financial ruin.

Resources

ASIC Warning: Helvetic Digital Finance AG (auratus.gold)
FMA Warning: Auratus and Virtual Gold Investments

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