Solar Scam: The 80 Million Mirage

Written by Alessio on 10/31/2025

Everyone seeks anti-inflation returns. Scammers know this. The "Cagliostro" scandal (80 million lost) proves if it looks too good, it's fake.

The Trap

The trap is sophisticated: investments in foreign "solar parks". Far enough to prevent checking, close enough to seem safe.

The Script

The script: invest, we build, sun pays, you earn. Initially, money arrives. But not from the sun: it's money from new joiners. It's a Ponzi Scheme. When "suckers" run out, the pyramid collapses.

How to Defend Yourself

Defending yourself requires vigilance against three specific red flags. First, beware of Fixed Returns: the sun doesn't shine on command, and no one can mathematically guarantee a 10% return. Second, watch out for Recruitment schemes; if your potential earnings depend on bringing in friends, it is almost certainly a pyramid scheme. Finally, check the money trail—if you see Foreign IBANs transferring funds to strange tax havens, stop immediately.

Conclusion

Before paying, ask for connection documents. If excuses arrive, run.