Malaysia Investment Scam Alert -Vertex-capitalfunds.co

 

Public Awareness Notice: Warning about Vertex Capital Fund Investment Platform

Warning to the Public

This website was created to raise awareness about an investment platform operating under the name Vertex Capital Fund and to share my personal experience as a Malaysian investor.

Based on my experience, I strongly advise the public to exercise extreme caution before investing in any online investment platform associated with the “Vertex” brand.

Before making any investment decision, conduct your own due diligence and carefully review the numerous warnings, complaints, and scam alerts that can be found online regarding various investment schemes operating under similar names.

Red Flags Investors Should Watch For

If you encounter an investment platform that:

·       Requires repeated deposits before withdrawals can be processed;

·       Demands membership upgrades to release funds;

·       Impose unexpected taxes, verification fees, or compliance charges;

·       Requests payments through third-party money changers;

·       Continually introduces new fees after previous fees have been paid; or

·       Provides repeated assurances that “this will be the final payment required”;

you should proceed with extreme caution and independently verify every claim.

How I Became Involved

I was introduced to Vertex Capital Fund by a friend whom I trusted. At the time, I was informed that the company was headquartered in Canada and claim to maintain local office in Kuala Lumpur’s TRX district

 

The platform appeared professional and legitimate. Investors were encouraged to buy and sell shares through the platform, and deposits were made through money changers designated by Vertex.

 

Initially, everything appeared normal.

I successfully completed two investment cycles and was able to withdraw my funds without difficulty. These successful withdrawals increased my confidence in the platform and convinced me that it was genuine.

 

The problems only began after a larger and more profitable investment transaction. Vertex will start to make it impossible for you to withdraw your money.

 

What Happened Next

1. Bonus Program Requirement

Vertex informed me that I had qualified for a promotional bonus. However, to activate the bonus, I was required to deposit an additional RM50,000 into my account.

Since I intended to continue investing, I agreed to make the deposit.

2. Mandatory Membership Upgrade

When I attempted to withdraw my funds after I claim the bonus, Vertex informed me that I was required to upgrade my account from a Standard Membership to a Premium Membership before any withdrawal could be processed.

The upgrade fee was stated to be USD74,450.

I was assured that this amount would be returned to my account after the upgrade was completed.

Believing this was a temporary administrative requirement, I proceeded with the payment.

3. Canadian Tax Payment Requirement

After completing the membership upgrade, I expected to receive my funds.

Instead, I was informed that I was required to pay tax to the Canadian authorities because the value of my account had exceeded RM1 million.

Again, I was told that payment was necessary before withdrawal could proceed.

4. AMLA Suspension and Verification Fee

After paying the requested tax, I was informed that my account had been flagged for non-compliance under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and was temporarily suspended.

To remove the suspension, Vertex required me to deposit an additional USD60,000 (approximately RM252,000) for account verification purposes.

 

I was provided with written assurances that, once verification was completed, my account would be reinstated and withdrawals would proceed without further charges.

This assurance later proved to be untrue.

5. Late Settlement Penalty

After paying the AML verification fee, I expected the issue to be resolved.

Instead, Vertex imposed an additional penalty of USD18,572, claiming there had been a delay in settling the AML-related charges.

This was despite the fact that I had required only a few days to arrange the USD60,000 payment.

6. Bank Processing Fee

Following payment of the penalty, Vertex informed me that a bank processing fee of USD32,860 was required before funds could be released.

I was promised that the withdrawal would be processed within one hour of payment.

I was also provided with a corporate guarantee letter allegedly issued by Vertex headquarters and signed by the company’s CEO.

Despite these assurances, the withdrawal was not processed.

7. Runner Fee

After paying the bank processing fee, I was informed that because my withdrawal exceeded USD400,000, I was required to pay an additional “runner fee” of USD11,430.

Again, I complied in the hope of finally recovering my funds.

8. Residence Declaration Charge

Even after paying the runner fee, my withdrawal remained pending after 12 hours.

Vertex then demanded another payment of USD18,580 for what was described as a “residence declaration” requirement related to Canadian authorities.

At this point, the demands had become impossible to justify.

I refused to make any further payments.

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My Current Situation

As of 1 June 2026, my funds remain inaccessible and locked within the platform.

Throughout this process, every payment was presented as the final requirement needed to release my money. However, each payment was followed by a new condition, a new fee, or a new obstacle.

Looking back, this pattern should have been a major warning sign.

My advice is simple:

Never send additional money to unlock money that is supposedly already yours.

Another important lesson from my experience is this: do not let kindness, friendship, or apparent generosity override your judgment.

The person who introduced me to the Vertex platform appeared trustworthy and supportive throughout the entire process. She invested alongside me, regularly shared investment updates, and repeatedly assured me that her own account was functioning normally and that she had no difficulty withdrawing funds.

Whenever Vertex imposed additional charges or required me to make further deposits, she encouraged me not to give up. To reinforce her credibility, she even offered to share part of the financial burden. On several occasions, she contributed money toward the recharge and verification costs, sometimes paying a larger portion than I did.

At the time, I viewed these actions as genuine assistance from a friend who wanted to help me recover my investment and complete the withdrawal process.

Looking back, however, these gestures had the effect of increasing my confidence in the platform and reducing my suspicion. Each time I considered stopping, the combination of reassurance, shared financial commitment, and promises of an imminent withdrawal convinced me to continue.

This is an important warning sign for anyone involved in a similar situation. Fraudulent investment schemes often rely not only on promises of profit but also on trust, relationships, and emotional influence. The people encouraging you to continue may appear sincere, helpful, and financially invested in your success. However, regardless of who is making the recommendation, you should independently verify every claim and never allow friendship, kindness, or pressure to influence major financial decisions.

If a platform continually requires additional deposits before allowing withdrawals, the safest decision is usually to stop, reassess the situation, and seek independent advice before sending any more money.

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Final Message to Vertex Capital Fund

Please stop scamming people!

To those who build their wealth upon the suffering of others:

I pray to Allah, the Most Just and the All-Powerful, to help me recover my money in whatever way He knows is best.

If it is not Allah's decree that Vertex returned back my money, then I will never forgive or relinquish a single cent that was taken from me through deception. I leave my case entirely in the hands of Allah, whose justice is perfect and from whom no wrongdoing can ever be hidden. May Allah cursed and punished all the entire organization and turn all the salary/ commission gain from my pain to become seed of cancer as punishment in them and their loved one. May they face the consequences of their actions in this life and in the Hereafter. May no wealth obtain through deceit bring them peace, blessings but only suffering till death.

I place my trust in Allah's justice.