Yeah, it blows my mind how many folks believed cbex when they said you could get 100 percent returns in a month. But honestly, if you check out chat groups or talk to some investors, most say they got swept up in all the hype. There were so many ads online, and people kept posting fake screenshots of huge profits, so it almost felt like everyone was getting rich except you.

I remember hearing from a family friend who invested—he said at first he actually got some little returns, so he put in more, thinking it was legit. That's how Ponzi schemes like cbex keep going. They pay early investors with new investors’ money, so it "looks" like it works. Plus, a lot of Nigerians were desperate for ways to beat inflation and make ends meet, so they ignored the warning signs, like the crazy-fast promises and no real company info.

My advice to anyone now: if some random platform ever promises to double your cash in weeks, it’s probably too good to be true. Always check if it’s registered and licensed before even thinking about dumping money in.