A new financial pyramid operating under the name FastAI has become active in Uzbekistan. This platform encourages people to purchase a 'robot' for $1,000 with promises of a daily income of $37 over 60 days. However, the robot itself or its purported work is invisible – it is merely another scam based on the 'invest money and earn profit' formula. Unfortunately, many citizens are falling for this scheme and losing their funds.

FastAI has been aggressively promoted through Telegram social networks over the past 10-15 days, with groups being created and bonuses offered for recruiting more participants. Promotional materials describe FastAI as a 'global artificial intelligence company,' but in reality, there is a legitimate educational platform by that name – it does not sell robots or promise investment returns. The financial pyramid is simply exploiting this brand name to deceive people.

The pyramid offers various robot models: for instance, the IA-H3 model priced at $50 'works' for 90 days, earning $1.7 daily for a total of $153, while a $1,000 robot allegedly 'earns' $2,200 over 60 days. Bonuses are also provided for recruiting others, such as $20 for 10 people and $1,000 for 500 people. However, these robots do not exist – they are fabrications designed to defraud. Income is primarily transferred via P2P transactions, often from a bank card under the name Muhayyo Manapova.

FastAI employs various tactics to gain people's trust: for example, distributing food packages to the needy in the name of FastAI during Hayit and Navruz holidays, and increasing promotion through 'tea circle' gatherings. This pyramid follows the path of previous schemes like PGM and ML Share, attracting people under the guise of 'charity.'

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to combat cybercrimes and organized crime on March 12. It was noted that cybercrime reports have increased 48-fold over the past six years, with 82% of fraud cases and 76% of thefts occurring in cyberspace last year. The need to strengthen penalties for financial pyramids was emphasized. However, investigations by Kun.uz reveal that main perpetrators behind previous pyramids like Aif, Whats, Parker, OMD, and XCM have not been apprehended, leaving victims empty-handed. For instance, it is claimed that the organizers of the XCM pyramid operate abroad.

Scammers continuously refine their methods: now offering 'robots' instead of video views and likes, hiding behind a real company's name, and even distributing aid to the needy. But the essence remains unchanged: returns are paid from new investors' funds, and when the flow of money dries up, the pyramid collapses. The only reliable advice for the public is to maintain a critical stance toward such offers and remember: if robots truly generated such income, their creators would not be seeking investors on social media.

Source: kun.uz