Behind the Scams | Financial Crime & Scam Prevention25 Sep 2025

EP 34: Behind the Scams: Crypto Ponzi Exposed — The PGI Ponzi Scheme

Welcome back to *Behind the Scams*, where we expose the shocking truth behind the Praetorian Group International (PGI) Ponzi scheme. Led by Ramil Ventura Palafox, this audacious scam defrauded over 90,000 investors worldwide, raking in at least $200 million. From extravagant yacht parties in Dubai to luxury cars and designer handbags funded by stolen money, this story reveals the dark side of cryptocurrency investments. Join Nick and Sue as they delve into the psychological manipulation and betrayal of trust that left countless families devastated. Don’t miss the crucial lessons on how to spot a crypto Ponzi before it’s too late! Chapters

(00:00:01) - Behind the Scams: The Crypto Ponzi Scheme
(00:01:11) - The Crypto Ponzi Scam
(00:03:35) - Bitcoin Scammer Arrested in Las Vegas
(00:06:58) - PGI Scam: How They Got Investors to Invest
(00:08:42) - Floyd Palafox Was Living Like A Rap Star
(00:14:57) - Palafox Faces 8 Counts in Fraud Case
(00:20:24) - FlipCoin Scam: What Investors Need to Know
(00:25:51) - Ponzi Scam: How To Catch a Scammer
(00:33:47) - How to Get Your Money Back in Fraud Cases
(00:35:13) - Asset Forfeiture
(00:35:48) - What to Do If Scammer Is Trying to Get You to
(00:40:26) - What Kind of Prison Time Might Palafox Get for His Fraud
(00:42:49) - Scammering Investors: What You Need to Know
(00:43:51) - Fraud 2.0: The PGI Case
(00:45:12) - Fraud Checklist
(00:46:27) - Red Flags of Investment Scams
(00:49:12) - Behind the Scams
(00:50:44) - Deep Dive into Crypto Scams

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