This is somewhat related to pirateat40 BTCST mess.
Many deposit takers on this forum state that the deposits are NOT invested in BTCST. They gather people to deposit with them, and simply turn around and put it with pirate. Sure, receiving 7% weekly from pirate and paying 2% out is very profitable.
I hate to be blunt here, but so far, a few "INSURED" or "GUARANTEED" deposits have went bust.
Here's the list:
1. Nckrazze.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/nckrazzes-deposits-low-risk-deposits-with-guaranteed-payback-weekly-25-w-81927He stated the deposits are NOT placed in BTCST funds. But due to BTCST default, now he is UNABLE to pay back.
If the funds are not placed in BTCST, then what does BTCST default have anything to do with his ability to pay back?
He also stated a 35% reserve fund. If the fund is really reserved, then why can't he pay back 35% of the deposits?
In my opinion, he is lying.
2. IneededAUserName (INAU).
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/insured-ppt-0-btc-available-91375He stated that the pirate deposit is FULLY insured. Now BTCST has annouced default, but INAU still haven't paid back the "INSURED" deposits.
I was told to wait over a month to get my deposits back.
3. HashKing. Supposedly holds the INSURED coins from IneededAUserName. Now that pirate defaulted, HashKing is UNWILLING to pay out the deposits INAU have with him directly to me. Saying the deposit is a regular deposit, and thus the deposit will be returned to INAU. At that point, what if INAU just decides to run with the coins? This is NOT really HashKing's fault, as he said INAU never said the deposit is to be hold as escrow.
Update 09/08. HashKing has put all interest rates to 0% on all accounts, and have NOT been making payments. So, if I were to wait for INAU to get his coins from HK, I'll be fucked more by now.
4. imsaguy. Supposedly invests in mining hardware. But somehow, he got caught in the pirate mess too. Also, both imsaguy and HashKing said they need 3 years to pay back. Coincidence or planned?
To be determined:
1. Kluge. I was in a skype chat room with all the above guys. Started to ask imsaguy question about what is his REAL plan to repay investors. In the end, I got kicked out by Kluge.
This doesn't mean Kluge is a scam, but that is enough reason to believe Kluge is planning with the above guys.
Update. Kluge said b/c there's too much BS going on in the skype chat room, and he don't have time for the non-sense talk. On top of that, Kluge says his ISP gives him very limited bandwidth per month. I believe his house is in a remote area where broadband is not really available.
Kluge confirmed that he is working with imsaguy on a solution.
You are welcome to post what you think, and why I am wrong.
This post is not to create a war, but rather let people know what "INSURED" and "GUARANTEED" usually means nothing.