AlterGold faced a worst DDoS attack.  It was a very Powerful attack, and for about 6 Days, AlterGold was un-accessible. Therefore, Now we are proud to announce that Now, you can access AlterGold as you do normally. This means both Web site and WAP site are available once again. We have reinforced security on site. Once again, We are proud to announce that AlterGold is now back online! You may now access your Accounts and Enjoy our services. Meanwhile, We are working on even strong Protection to ensure this not to happen again. Please feel free to contact Support for any kind of Inquiries related to AlterGold.

Regards,

Rufi A.
AlterGold Project Manager.

This is a personal email from Marc and Stella, to you, our valued members. It has serious implications for a small percentage of you. It is, however, going out to our main membership to ensure it reaches all appropriate parties.

As many of you know, we have been harassed and attacked by individuals in Indonesia, Hungary and elsewhere.  DDoS attackes and phishing emails leveled at us, lies, slander and accusations thrown around in forums. Yesterday we received a blackmail letter demanding $10,000 in EGold.  (see partial copy below).  We have NO intention whatsoever of giving in to this individual’s demands. He has even used our personal names in phishing e-mail attempts from a fake gmail account supposedly from SolidTrust. We reported this to Gmail weeks ago, but received no response. He has had his gold currency accounts blocked, only to create new ones.
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On the other hand, Goldenpurse is almost dead. Their website was down since last couple days and still down. The problem started when one of thier payment processor account, e-bullion was blocked to receive and send payment. I was about to put some money using Liberty Reserve but luckily I am not. Still until now I didn’t know what is happen to Goldenpurse.

Interestingly, both program began having problem when one of forum member of TalkGold and MoneyMakerGroup (probably another forum as well) started contacting e-bullion and make a report regarding these 2 programs. According to “Ponzi Nemesis’ both programs, namely as Minvestment and Goldenpurse are running a Ponzi Scheme. The result:- Minvesment had dropped e-bullion as they were asked by e-bullion management to leave their system. Goldenpurse however is given a chance by e-bullion to send the document required (I found this info on TalkGold). Until then, they are unable to use e-bullion system as their payment processor.

For your information, both programs are one of the biggest online investment nowadays. However it seems that both program are running on their black day. There were no such latest information from both management until now.

Here is the copy of an email from STPay:

Yesterday, at 2:00pm EST the STPay site began to experience an unusual slow down Our tech team thought it was a server issue, so began to check resources and do updates. We re-installed and upgraded the main server areas, but the issue continued. At 3:00am EST our webhost determined that a massive DDOS attack was suspected and preventative measures brought to full readiness. At 2:00pm EST today the largest DDOS attack that our webhost (RackForce) has ever seen was launched against SolidTrust Pay. It began in Indonesia but is now centred out of Bucharest, Hungary. Via various proxy servers, attacks are coming from other areas most likely by a large network of interconnected computers. Our webhost has blocked all access to the site until the attack can be stopped. The attack is so huge that it has affected the Shaw cable main trunk line (an ISP provider serving all of Western Canada).

As soon as we have determined that the attacks are completely blocked, we will open up access to the site again. We are working around the clock with RackForce and Shaw Cable to bring this attack to an end. ALL member accounts are completely safe. We ask for your patience and understanding while we deal with this onslaught of hatred against us. All major companies come under such attacks….we have been fortunate in avoiding a DDOS thus far and this one will be severely dealt with.

Any merchants needing assistance or any members with questions are welcome to use the following email addresses for communication. We do ask that only truly necessary emails be sent. You are also welcome to pass this message along.

Posted on Liberty Reserve blog as below:

We are experiencing a very intense DDoS attack. We are currently working on a solution that will prevent further outages due to DDoS attacks. We appreciate your patience and will keep you posted on the progress.

Top 10 countries with the most searches for “HYIP”

1. Cote D’Ivoire
2. Nigeria
3. Indonesia
4. Malaysia
5. Iran
6. Viet Nam
7. Ukraine
8. Russia
9. Singapore
10. Philippines
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HYIP ‘investors’ now stand to lose big as government laws and regulations change to target HYIPs and online ‘investments’. Gareth Manning did a recent interview with Shirley-Ann Eaton who is a former secretary of the Jamaica Bankers’ Association. Eaton says that money ‘invested’ with these type of schemes (A3union was included) CANNOT be returned by the court system in Jamaica. She points out, this is because the law does not cover schemes offering excessive interest on money loaned. The recovery provision only covers vehicles that carry a rate of 40% or less per year. The ridiculously high rates like 133% in 30 days is NOT covered by Jamaican law. (more…)