Have You Been Caught in a Ponzi Scheme? We’re Investigating (Australia)

Ponzi schemes don’t just happen on Wall Street — they surface in Australian suburbs, WhatsApp groups, church circles and “exclusive” investment clubs. At Bullseye Investigations, we actively investigate suspected Ponzi activity and build evidence packs that stand up to scrutiny. If you think you’re currently in a Ponzi scheme, we want to hear from you — now is the time to act.

What is a Ponzi scheme?

A Ponzi scheme is a fake investment where “returns” to earlier investors are paid from newer investors’ money, not real profit. It may be dressed up as property, crypto, FX, trading bots or “private lending,” but the engine is the same: constant recruitment to plug a cash hole. When inflows slow, the excuses start — “temporary pause,” “audit,” “system upgrade” — and the scheme collapses.

A recent WA case in the news

Media reports in September 2025 state that Paul Scott Murphy, a Perth tiler, was sentenced to seven years and six months’ imprisonment in Western Australia in relation to a $2.62 million Ponzi-style scheme, with significant losses to investors.

Our lead financial investigator provided a signed witness statement to WA Police in connection with that matter. While sentencing was reported recently, the statement was provided approximately three years earlier, which is common in complex financial investigations. Our investigator had multiple remote and face-to-face dealings with Mr. Murphy prior to providing that statement.

For context, Australia has seen other high-profile Ponzi cases in recent years (for example, Courtenay House in NSW, where the director received 11 years’ imprisonment following guilty pleas under the Corporations Act).

Red flags we look for

• Guaranteed or unusually steady returns (e.g., 1–4% per month, every month).

• Invite-only or pressure to keep it quiet.

• Withdrawals stalling with bank/audit/IT excuses.

• Payouts that track new deposits (money flows only when new people join).

• Unlicensed promoters or misuse of another person’s licence/credentials.

• Social-proof theatre: selective testimonials, staged events, glossy decks — but no transparency.

How we help victims and whistleblowers

We take a forensic, evidence-first approach designed to support civil recovery, regulator complaints or police referrals:

1. Intake & preservation — we capture statements, contracts, chats, emails and bank/wallet details and lock a clean timeline before data disappears.

2. Source verification — we identify the people and entities involved, check licences and registries, and map linkages between companies, accounts and promoters.

3. Money-flow analysis — we reconcile deposits and “returns,” spot circular transfers and surface shared accounts or wallets.

4. Victim/witness coordination — where appropriate, we collate aligned evidence to strengthen your position.

5. Reporting pack — a clear, chronological brief your solicitor or a regulator can act on.

6. Liaison support — we work with your solicitor/accountant and present material in court-ready format.

If you think you’re in a Ponzi right now

• Stop sending money. Don’t “rescue” the original investment with fresh funds.

• Preserve evidence. Save statements, contracts, chat logs, emails and screenshots.

• Write a short timeline. Who introduced you, amounts and dates, what was promised, what you received.

• Contact us confidentially. We’ll assess the pattern and outline a practical plan.

Call to action: we want to hear from you

If you suspect you’re currently invested in a Ponzi scheme, contact Bullseye Investigations for a confidential, no-obligation review. The sooner we preserve evidence and map the flow of funds, the better your chances of protecting yourself — and others.

Get in touch: Phone 0468 848 260 or use the contact form on our website.

This article is general information, not financial or legal advice.