Electronic money institution PaySpot is warning users about a scam circulating on social media and the Internet.

The scam, known as OKE GREEN, is aggressively promoted via social media, primarily TikTok, Instagram, and Telegram groups.

OKE GREEN is advertised as a modern investment platform aimed at developing and enhancing AI systems. In reality, it is a pyramid scheme — a type of fraud with no actual platform, AI mechanism, or payout system. Communications with users and activities within the OKE GREEN scam take place through messages in closed groups, where the “success” of other members is falsely showcased.

How OKE GREEN Works

1. After clicking on a social media ad, users register and provide their contact information. “Agents” then reach out with notifications and instructions for “investing.” Communication occurs exclusively through closed chat groups on various apps (e.g., Telegram), managed by individuals claiming to be AI experts.

2. Based on the deposit amount, the “company” assigns levels. Higher levels promise greater daily earnings. To unlock higher levels, users must invest additional funds or recruit new members.

3. When a user attempts to withdraw funds, excuses begin, and additional payments and new member recruitment are demanded. If the user refuses, they are removed from the group and all contact is cut off, with no refund of invested funds.

PaySpot highlights the main warning signs of this fraud:

• Promises of fast, easy, and guaranteed additional earnings, without explaining how profits are generated.
• Deposits and alleged payouts are handled directly between individuals.
• Investment levels require increasing payments and recruiting new users.
• Fake payment proofs and ads promoting “financial freedom” are used.
• The platform is not registered with any financial regulator in Serbia or the EU.

Tips to Protect Yourself:

• Do not send money following instructions from unknown individuals or to accounts of unknown persons.
• Be cautious of platforms using terms like AI, green project, or smart investment — these are often marketing masks.
• If you are asked to “form a team” or “invite friends,” it is likely a pyramid scheme.
• Verify whether the company is registered with the National Bank of Serbia or another relevant regulator. If you have already sent funds, report the case to the authorities and notify PaySpot at 021/310 3000 or via email: kontrola@payspot.co.rs.