X users promote 'Jake Arbitrage Signals' profits

X users circulated a cluster of promotional posts on Sunday, May 24, advertising “Jake Arbitrage Signals” as a crypto-trading service that allegedly produced returns of 30% to 42% on individual tokens. The posts directed readers to Telegram for subscription details and presented the claims in a familiar retail-trading format: token ticker, percentage gain and a call to join a private channel. Several of the messages were posted from the account @AlenaPotekhin, according to links included in the source material for this story. The posts also paired the crypto claims with hashtags including #Bitcoin and #xauusd, a common tag for spot gold trading. ### What were the posts claiming? The May 24 posts said “Jake Arbitrage Signals” had generated profits across a list of crypto assets that included TAO, SOC, POWR, BOME, LMT, NILL, BCH and BULL, according to the source briefing and linked X posts. The claimed returns varied by post, but the range cited in the material reviewed for this article was 30% to 42%. Telegram was the destination named in the promotions. (x.com) The posts told users to follow a Telegram link for access or subscription information, rather than providing audited performance records, exchange statements or a regulated offering document in the post itself. ### Why does the Telegram link matter? Telegram is widely used for crypto communities, signal groups and direct-message promotions, which makes it a common venue for both legitimate discussion and fraud complaints. (x.com) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said in a December 2025 enforcement action that fraudsters may use social media platforms and messaging apps to lure investors, build trust in group chats and then steer them toward fake crypto trading platforms. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says cryptocurrency investment fraud remains one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes reported to the agency. The FBI says scammers often persuade victims to move funds into supposed investments that are in fact controlled by criminal actors. ### Are 30% to 42% profit claims a warning sign? (sec.gov) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says “guaranteed” high returns are a warning sign of fraud and that investors should question any pitch that promises unusually strong performance with little or no risk. The agency’s investor advisory says fraudsters increasingly use social media, hype around trading algorithms and crypto-related language to market such claims. (fbi.gov) The Federal Trade Commission has also warned that crypto investment scams often begin with online tips, friendly outreach or referral-style promotion. The FTC said people have reported being lured to bogus crypto investment opportunities that appeared credible at first glance. ### What can users verify before acting on a post like this? (cftc.gov) A basic check starts with evidence. A legitimate performance claim can usually be matched to dated trade records, identifiable counterparties, a named legal entity, and terms explaining fees, risks and custody. The reviewed X posts, as described in the source material, emphasized percentage gains and a Telegram sign-up route rather than those details. (ftc.gov) Federal agencies also advise against relying on group chats alone. The SEC said investors should never make decisions based solely on information from social-media groups or messaging apps. ### Where can users report a suspicious account or channel? X and Telegram both provide reporting paths for spam or scam complaints. (x.com) Telegram users can report an account or channel in-app, and Telegram also operates the @notoscam reporting bot, according to published guidance describing Telegram’s reporting options. In the United States, people who believe they were targeted by a crypto investment scam can also file complaints with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, and report the matter to the FTC, SEC or CFTC. (sec.gov) The FBI and federal regulators continue to publish investor-fraud warnings tied to crypto promotions and messaging-app solicitations. (fbi.gov) (redpoints.com)