Alleged Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Ethista.com Appears to Be Engaged in Fraud

The investor learned about Ethista through a WhatsApp group with multiple investors, which the investor referred to as a “crypto whale team.” The investors were talked into trading small amounts of crypto on the Ethista trading platform. After trading, the investor was unable to withdraw money from the platform and was instructed to pay additional funds to unfreeze the account.

How to Report

If you believe you are a victim of this alleged cryptocurrency scam:

• Report to FBI
• If you are outside Washington State: contact your local Securities Regulator
• If you are a Washington State resident: Submit a Complaint for statistical purposes. 

Other Resources

• Virtual Currency, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Assets Information for Consumers
• Investment Fraud
• What You Can Do to Avoid Investment Fraud | Investor.gov