NEVER WIRE MONEY FOR CRYPTO: YOU ARE WIRING TO A MONEY MULE FOR A CRYPTO SCAM.

The Elitepalace Prosperity Group & Athena System Crypto Fraud Scam

EXPOSED

The Anatomy of a Digital Mirage: Inside the "ElitePalace" Crypto Trap

Stop looking for the "opportunity" and start looking at the wreckage. What you are witnessing is not a financial breakthrough; it is a clinical, cold-blooded psychological operation. The "ElitePalace" group and its supposed leadership—Marcus Hawthorne, Alec Merritt, and Tessa Marlowee—are not mentors. They are architects of a digital gallows.

The Grooming Phase: Manufactured Credibility

The process begins with a calculated lure. By providing legitimate stock analysis and "free" capital, these operators are buying your trust.

    The Bait: For months, they issue stock and crypto recommendations that actually yield 20% to 50% gains.

    The "Proof of Concept": They distribute free Bitcoin, USDT, and their proprietary token, ELIX, to build a facade of immense credibility.

    The Reciprocity Trap: By handing you small wins, they silence your survival instincts.

The 21st Century "Nigerian Prince"

Strip away the AI buzzwords and the sleek interface, and you will find the rotting bones of a classic: The Nigerian Prince (419) scam. The methodology is identical. It relies on a "hook" of massive wealth that is "just out of reach" due to fabricated administrative hurdles. Where the "Prince" promised a locked inheritance, the "Professor" promises a locked crypto windfall. Both require you to send your own money first to "unlock" a fortune that does not exist. It is an old-world con dressed in new-world code.

The Milase-ElitePalace Nexus: A Closed-Loop Trap

Investigation into this syndicate reveals that Milase.com is the primary execution chamber for the ElitePalace grooming process. They are inextricably linked:

    The Mandatory Exchange: ElitePalace leadership directs all "advanced" trading specifically to Milase. This is not a choice; it is a requirement.

    The "House Money" Bait: As documented in BBB Scam Tracker Report #1123991, ElitePalace provides $700 in "house funds" specifically to be used on the Milase platform. This "test" is designed to show impossible gains (growing to $1,900 in five days) to convince you to deposit your own capital.

    Artificial Ecosystem: The tokens traded—and the astronomical valuations shown—exist only within the Milase/ElitePalace loop. Outside this "walled garden," these assets are worthless or non-existent.

Echoes of the Scam: Real-World Reports

The same patterns—and names—are appearing across major fraud tracking platforms:

    Reddit (r/CryptoScams): Users are witnessing this "cult-like fervor" in real-time, documenting participants liquidating retirement accounts for a projected 300% weekly return on Milase.

    BBB Scam Tracker: Victims have officially flagged ElitePalace and Milase.com, noting that their operational strategy mirrors other known entities like "Ellsworth & Vane."

The Signal Strategy: Erasing the Evidence

The predators behind ElitePalace are professionally evasive. Their insistence on using Signal for all high-level communication is a deliberate tactical choice.

    The Trail Goes Cold: Signal allows them to delete entire conversation histories from both ends, leaving you with zero proof.

    The Narrative is Controlled: Once they have "butchered the pig," they vanish instantly.

You must act before they do. If you are communicating on Signal, immediately screen capture every text, link, and instruction.

The Moment of Truth: The Withdrawal Litmus Test

Do not be deceived by flashing green numbers. There is only one metric that matters: liquidity.

The 50% Protocol: Attempt to transfer 50% of your total holdings from Milase to a private, non-linked wallet (like Coinbase or Kraken).

    If it clears: Move the rest immediately.

    If it is "pending," "under review," or blocked: The trap has sprung. Many users report being unable to withdraw once the "test" phase ends.

Failure is a Crime, Not a Technical Issue

If your withdrawal fails, do not listen to excuses about "tax requirements" or "security fees." These are lies. If your funds are frozen:

    Cease All Communication: Do not confront them; they will delete the Signal chat and block you instantly.

    Document Everything: Save screenshots of your balance, transaction hashes, and all messages.

    Involve the Authorities: File a report with your local police and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov).

Individuals Identified as Marcus Hawthorne, Alec Merritt, and Tessa Marlowee run the scam. 

These people may not be real and just use fake names

THE SUMMARY OF THE SCAM

The ElitePalace scheme, led by individuals identifying as Marcus Hawthorne, Alec Merritt, and Tessa Marlowee, is a textbook example of a "Pig Butchering" (long-term grooming) scam. It transitions victims from legitimate financial education into a completely controlled, fraudulent ecosystem.

Here is a summary of how the operation works:

1. The Lure: Legitimate Education

The scam begins on social media (Facebook or Instagram) or via unsolicited WhatsApp messages inviting you to an "exclusive" investment group.

• Initial Trust: For weeks or months, the group provides genuinely high-quality education and "daily stock picks" that actually work.

• The Hook: By making you money on real stocks (20–50% gains) and giving away "free" bonuses in BTC or USDT, they bypass your skepticism. You begin to see the "Professor" (Hawthorne) as a visionary mentor.

2. Transition to the "Walled Garden" (Milase)

Once trust is absolute, they pivot the group toward a proprietary platform called Milase.com.

• The "House Money" Test: They provide you with $700 in "house funds" to trade on Milase. They allow you to keep the "profits" as long as you return the $700.

• Simulated Returns: This is where the deception becomes technical. Every trade on Milase is a winner. Users see their accounts grow from $700 to $2,000+ in days.

• Fake Market Data: The crypto pairs on Milase do not exist on legitimate exchanges like Coinbase or Binance. While a token might be worth $0.01 in the real world, Milase displays it at $100. The "gains" you see are just numbers typed into a website by the scammers.

3. The Cult of Fervor

As the "test" succeeds, the group dynamics shift. Marcus, Alec, and Tessa create a sense of urgency and exclusivity.

• Psychological Pressure: They claim the stock market is crashing and that "80% allocation to crypto" is the only way to survive.

• The Senior Member Trap: They encourage users to deposit large sums of their own money to reach "Senior Member" status for better trading signals.

• Social Proof: The WhatsApp/Signal groups are filled with "shills" (fake accounts) posting screenshots of their massive (fake) withdrawals and thanking the Professor, making you feel like the only one missing out.

4. The Withdrawal Block (The "Butchering")

The moment a victim attempts to withdraw their principal or a large portion of their profit, the "walled garden" becomes a cage.

• The Tax Trap: They will tell you that you must pay a "20% personal income tax" or "verification fee" upfront before the withdrawal can be processed.

• Security Lock-ups: They may claim your account is "under investigation" or "locked for market stability" (a common tactic used with their ELIX token).

• The Final Disappearance: If you refuse to pay more, or if you pay and still try to withdraw, they will delete the Signal chat history (using disappearing messages), block you, and move on to the next victim.

Warning: If you are currently in this group, do not confront them. Confrontation leads to immediate blocking and deletion of evidence. Instead, screen-capture every chat, transaction hash, and profile immediately, and file a report at IC3.gov.

FAKE TRADING PLATFORM THAT SHOWS FAKE GAINS

⚠️*****web.milase.com****⚠️

Milase P2P (often linked to "Elite Prosperity" groups) fits the exact profile of a cryptocurrency scam.

If you have money on a platform called "Milase" or web.milase.com, or if you are in a WhatsApp/Telegram group called "Elite Prosperity" guiding you to use this site, you are likely being targeted by a fraudulent scheme.

Here is the breakdown of why this is dangerous and what is likely happening.

1. The Red Flags

• Unknown & Unregulated: "Milase" is not a registered exchange in the US (SEC/FINRA), UK (FCA), or any other major financial jurisdiction. Legitimate exchanges (like Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance) are easy to verify. Milase has virtually no legitimate footprint outside of warnings.

• Trustpilot Warning: The URL web.milase.com has been flagged on review sites like Trustpilot with warnings that the company is associated with "high-risk investments" or scams.

• The "Elite Prosperity" Group: Scammers often create "VIP" or "Elite" groups on WhatsApp or Telegram. They use "professors" or "mentors" who claim to have inside knowledge to build trust. This is a psychological trick to lower your defenses.

2. How the Scam Works (The "Pig Butchering" Method)

This specific setup usually follows a pattern known as "Pig Butchering" (fattening the victim up before taking everything).

• The Lure: You are added to a group (Elite Prosperity) where people post screenshots of massive profits. These "people" are often bots or accomplices.

• The Test: They ask you to move a small amount of money to the Milase platform. You trade, make a profit, and they let you withdraw this small amount to the bank. This convinces you it is real.

• The Trap: They pressure you to invest larger sums (e.g., $10k, $50k) for a "special P2P event" or "contract."

• The Lockout: When you try to withdraw the large amount, you can't. They will demand you pay a "tax," "security deposit," or "verification fee" to release the funds. Do not pay this. It is a secondary scam to steal more money.

3. Immediate Steps to Take

If you have already sent funds, please follow these steps immediately:

1. Stop all payments: Do not send another cent. If they say you need to pay 20% tax to withdraw, it is a lie. No legitimate exchange works this way.

2. Disconnect: Exit the "Elite Prosperity" group. The "friends" you made there are likely part of the scam.

3. Secure your info: If you uploaded your ID or passport to the Milase site, you are at risk of identity theft. You should freeze your credit.

4. Report it: File a report with the FBI IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) if you are in the US.

When the "Elite Prosperity" group or the Milase platform asks you to wire money to a random individual (a "merchant") via a bank transfer instead of sending crypto directly from a verified exchange (like Coinbase), they are doing it for three specific strategic reasons:

1. To Bypass Security Filters (The "Money Mule" System)

• The Problem for Scammers: If you try to send $50,000 directly to a known crypto scam wallet, major exchanges (like Coinbase or Binance) or your bank might flag the transaction as "high risk" and block it.

• The Solution: By asking you to wire money to "John Smith" or "XYZ Consulting LLC" (who is actually a money mule—a person whose account is being used to launder money), the transaction looks like a normal personal or business transfer. Your bank is less likely to block a wire to a person than a transfer to a suspicious crypto wallet.

2. The Platform is a Simulation (Fake Credits)

This is the most dangerous part of the scam to understand: No actual trading is taking place.

• How it works: You wire $10,000 to the "merchant." You send a screenshot of the receipt to the Milase customer support.

• The Trick: The scammers sit at a computer and essentially "type" $10,000 into your account balance on the website.

• The Reality: The money didn't go into a trading account. It went into the mule's bank account, was immediately withdrawn, and is now gone. The numbers you see on your screen are just pixels. If you had sent real crypto on the blockchain, you might be able to trace it. By using wires, they sever the digital link between you and the crypto.

3. Plausible Deniability

If you later complain to the police or your bank, the scammers use the "P2P" (Peer-to-Peer) label as a shield.

• They claim: "We are just a platform connecting users. You sent money to another user, not to us. We aren't responsible if that user didn't fulfill the deal."

• This makes it incredibly difficult for law enforcement to shut down the website itself because they claim to be a neutral third party, even though they control the whole operation.

Summary: They want wires because wires are final, hard to track, and bypass the fraud alerts that usually protect people from crypto scams.

Action Item: If you have sent a wire recently (within 24-48 hours), you should call your bank's fraud department immediately and ask for a "Wire Recall" or "Kill Chain" due to fraud. It is a long shot, but sometimes possible if caught early.

The Anatomy of a Digital Mirage: Inside the "ElitePalace" Crypto Trap

Stop looking for the "opportunity" and start looking at the wreckage. What you are witnessing is not a financial breakthrough; it is a clinical, cold-blooded psychological operation.

The "ElitePalace" group and its supposed leadership—Marcus Hawthorne, Alec Merritt, and Tessa Marlowee—are not mentors. They are architects of a digital gallows.

1. The Grooming Phase: Manufactured Credibility

The process begins with a calculated lure. By providing legitimate stock analysis and "free" capital, these operators are buying your trust.

• The Bait: For months, they issue stock and crypto recommendations that actually yield 20% to 50% gains.

• The "Proof of Concept": They distribute free Bitcoin, USDT, and their proprietary token, ELIX, to build a facade of immense credibility.

• The Reciprocity Trap: By handing you small wins, they silence your survival instincts.

2. The 21st Century "Nigerian Prince"

Strip away the AI buzzwords and the sleek interface, and you will find the rotting bones of a classic: The Nigerian Prince (419) scam. The methodology is identical. It relies on a "hook" of massive wealth that is "just out of reach" due to fabricated administrative hurdles. Where the "Prince" promised a locked inheritance, the "Professor" promises a locked crypto windfall. Both require you to send your own money first to "unlock" a fortune that does not exist.

Verdict: It is an old-world con dressed in new-world code.

3. The Milase-ElitePalace Nexus: A Closed-Loop Trap

Investigation into this syndicate reveals that Milase.com is the primary execution chamber for the ElitePalace grooming process. They are inextricably linked:

Feature

The ElitePalace/Milase Tactic

The Mandatory Exchange

Leadership directs all "advanced" trading specifically to Milase. It is a requirement, not a choice.

The "House Money" Bait

As documented in BBB Scam Tracker Report #1123991, they provide $700 in "house funds" to show impossible gains.

Artificial Ecosystem

The tokens and valuations exist only within the Milase loop. Outside this "walled garden," these assets are worthless.

4. Echoes of the Scam: Real-World Reports

The same patterns—and names—are appearing across major fraud tracking platforms:

• Reddit (r/CryptoScams): Users are witnessing "cult-like fervor" in real-time, documenting participants liquidating retirement accounts for projected 300% weekly returns.

• BBB Scam Tracker: Victims have officially flagged ElitePalace and Milase.com, noting that their strategy mirrors known entities like "Ellsworth & Vane."

5. The Signal Strategy: Erasing the Evidence

The predators behind ElitePalace are professionally evasive. Their insistence on using Signal for all communication is a deliberate tactical choice:

1. The Trail Goes Cold: Signal allows them to delete entire conversation histories from both ends, leaving you with zero proof.

2. The Narrative is Controlled: Once they have "butchered the pig," they vanish instantly.

URGENT: If you are communicating on Signal, immediately screen capture every text, link, and instruction before they are deleted.

6. The Moment of Truth: The Withdrawal Litmus Test

Do not be deceived by flashing green numbers. There is only one metric that matters: Liquidity.

The 50% Protocol

Attempt to transfer 50% of your total holdings from Milase to a private, non-linked wallet (like Coinbase or Kraken).

• If it clears: Move the rest immediately.

• If it is "pending," "under review," or blocked: The trap has sprung.

7. Failure is a Crime, Not a Technical Issue

If your withdrawal fails, do not listen to excuses about "tax requirements" or "security fees." These are lies. If your funds are frozen:

• Cease All Communication: Do not confront them; they will delete the Signal chat and block you.

• Document Everything: Save screenshots of your balance, transaction hashes, and all messages.

• Involve the Authorities: File a report with your local police and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov).

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