Sergey Ostapchuk: Old schemes in a new wrapper

Sergey Ostapchuk, known for his suspicious financial schemes and already in the spotlight of journalists in 2021, has become active again on social media. This time, he is promoting trading courses, promising his students quick earnings, but the methods, it seems, have remained the same.

Fraudulent scheme: how it all began

As journalists from StopKor found out, Ostapchuk's scheme has not changed since his first scandal. In 2021, when his office in the "Gulliver" shopping centre attracted press attention, clients were lured with promises of high returns through investments in financial markets. It all started with enticing offers of free consultations, where clients were allegedly shown success stories of other "investors" who had become wealthy thanks to Ostapchuk's system.

After the consultation, the standard scheme began: a small initial investment was proposed, and then "analysts" demonstrated successful trades, creating an illusion of guaranteed income. When depositors decided to invest larger sums, access to the account was suddenly blocked, and communication with company representatives was cut off. As victims claim, it was impossible to get their money back or prove the fact of fraud, as transactions were conducted on unofficial platforms, and the company's contact details turned out to be fake.

Moreover, it was impossible to enter the office in "Gulliver" due to "quarantine measures", which added doubts about the legitimacy of the business. At that time, Ostapchuk's activities caused widespread public outrage, but four years later, he has returned.

New wrapper for old methods

Now Ostapchuk is active on social media and his website. On Instagram, he regularly posts about "financial freedom" and shares enticing promises. On the website, which looks like a professional platform for trading education, he claims that his course will help anyone earn from $3,000 a month.

As "exclusive" offers, Ostapchuk promises closed chats, personal coaching, and strategies that guarantee success in trading. However, it is doubtful that among his students there are indeed those who have achieved the promised income.

Return of old schemes

Today, Ostapchuk is again offering his services, but now under a new brand. His social media accounts are full of promises of financial freedom, and the website states that his trading course will help anyone earn from $3,000 a month. Exclusive strategies, closed chats, and personal coaching are promised for this. However, according to reviews, not all students have been able to achieve the promised results.

Reviews and doubts of students

Reviews can be found on Ostapchuk's website, but they are not always positive. Some course participants complain about the low quality of training and the lack of real help. Managers selling the courses assure that negative reviews are paid-for materials that can be removed for money.

Exorbitant prices and lack of guarantees

Ostapchuk offers various training packages, with prices ranging from $550 to $1,995. At the same time, as managers claim, money for the course is not refunded, even if the client does not achieve the desired result. Instead, he guarantees "success," which in itself raises doubts.

Strange connections and shady practices

Another worrying point is that, despite Ostapchuk claiming to be a Ukrainian trader, his activities are conducted in Russian, and the contact number listed on the website belongs to Poland +48 459 568 665. 

These inconsistencies cast doubt on the actual location of his business and raise questions about the transparency of his operations.