VertexDS

VertexDS has been flagged on the SARFund registry as a reported pig-butchering romance scam. Victim submissions describe a familiar pattern: an initial small deposit that “performs”, followed by escalating top-ups and a final wall when withdrawal is requested.

Common across the case file: operators required upfront deposits routed through obscure custodial wallets and blocked withdrawal requests. These behaviours, combined with demanded “tax” or “verification” fees before withdrawal, are the basis on which SARFund classified the platform as a verified scam broker.

Reports have surfaced via Telegram channel testimonials and Quora question threads, with corroborating threads on Google Search complaints. Victim accounts converge on identical timelines and identical withdrawal-blockade tactics.

What evidence helps most

Transaction hashes (the on-chain proof of your deposit), screenshots of the broker dashboard, KYC documents you submitted, and full conversation history with any account manager. These four pieces let the partner build a defensible chain of custody.

Why details on this case stay redacted

The Recovery Partner field, victim count, and traced-wallet figures are masked on the public registry. This is deliberate: publishing partner identities or live victim counts compromises tracing operations and tips off counterparties. Verified claimants receive the partner contact privately after submitting evidence.

Suspect you were affected by VertexDS? Submit your claim evidence and SARFund will route it to the partner working this case. No upfront fees, no obligation, no recovery guarantee — just verification and coordination.

SARFund does not guarantee recovery. All recovery actions are conducted by independent partners. Submission is free. SARFund is an intermediary case registry, not a recovery firm.