We have been closely following the Des Alpes scam since its inception, tracking its rise and impact on vulnerable communities. Today, we bring you the latest news regarding whether this scheme is shutting down following recent regulatory warnings and a suspicious notice posted on their website.

This update aims to alert consumers and provide clarity on the current status of Des Alpes.

What Is Des Alpes?

Des Alpes LLC is a crypto-based multi-level marketing (MLM) platform operating out of Quebec, Canada. The company is owned and operated by a man named Daniel Dalpe. Promoted heavily in French-speaking communities, it promised high returns through crypto investments and affiliate marketing. However, it had no legitimate products or services and relied entirely on recruitment-based payouts — a hallmark of pyramid schemes.

The scam operated by recruiting members who paid fees to join and invest in cryptocurrency packages. Returns were promised based on the recruitment of new members rather than actual crypto trading or investment profits. Members were incentivized to recruit aggressively, creating a classic pyramid structure where early investors profited from the fees of later recruits. The company used multiple websites and related entities to obscure its operations and evade regulatory scrutiny.

Daniel Dalpe and Community Impact

Daniel Dalpe is the founder and CEO of Des Alpes. He has been a central figure in promoting the scheme. Dalpe’s name has been invoked to project legitimacy, but investigations reveal the operation is a classic pyramid scheme with no real product or sustainable business model.

Many victims were recruited through churches, WhatsApp groups, and social media. Promoters include Yolene Gray, Pastor Noah, and Coach Armel. Victims report being misled about the legitimacy of the platform and pressured to recruit others.

All The Red Flags

Des Alpes exhibited multiple red flags typical of fraudulent MLM crypto schemes:

  • No real products or services: The company relied solely on recruitment and membership fees, with no legitimate crypto products or services offered.
  • High-pressure recruitment tactics: Promoters pressured members to recruit others aggressively, often leveraging religious and cultural trust.
  • Unregistered and unauthorized: Des Alpes was not registered with Canadian securities regulators, making its investment offers illegal.
  • Opaque business model: Lack of transparency about how returns were generated, with payouts dependent on new recruits rather than actual profits.
  • Unpaid commissions and delayed payouts: Many members reported unpaid commissions and delays in receiving promised returns.
  • Use o multiple related domains: The scheme operated through several websites and domains to confuse and evade regulators.
  • False legitimacy claims: The use of Daniel Dalpe’s name and other promoters to create a façade of credibility.

Regulatory Warnings

Des Alpes has received warnings from multiple Canadian regulatory agencies. In addition to the Authorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec issuing a Fraud Warning in September 2025, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) also added Des Alpes to its Investment Caution List in October 2025. The ASC highlighted that Des Alpes is not registered to trade or advise on securities or derivatives in Alberta, warning investors to avoid dealing with unregistered firms due to lack of investor protections.

The ASC also noted related entities and domains connected to Des Alpes, including La Communaute des Alpes and Grace des Alpes, and additional websites such as gracedesalpes.ca and innitshop.com.

The “Maintenance Notice”

Des Alpes recently posted a public notice on their website claiming “significant technical issues” affecting genealogy, payments, and marketplace functions. They announced a temporary site closure to “restore a secure system.” This notice is widely seen as a stall tactic to delay withdrawals, deflect panic, and avoid legal consequences while the scheme collapses.

What It Means

When a scam website posts a “maintenance notice” or similar message and then goes offline, it often signals the end of the operation. Frequently, the CEO or owners take off with the remaining funds, leaving victims without recourse. Unfortunately, this pattern has repeated in many pyramid and Ponzi schemes.

We hope this is not the case with Des Alpes, as many people are still waiting for payouts. However, the signs are troubling, and we do have bad news to share about the likelihood of recovery.

What Needs to Happen

Stopping schemes like Des Alpes requires more than community warnings and regulatory reports. We need stronger, clearer regulations specifically targeting starter pyramid schemes that exploit crypto and MLM loopholes. Regulators must have the power and resources to act swiftly and decisively.

Crucially, CEOs, founders, and owners of these fraudulent operations must face criminal consequences. Without real accountability, these schemes will continue to flourish, preying on vulnerable communities.

Here is how you can help in the meantime:

  • Warn your community: Share information and red flags.
  • Report to regulators: File complaints with the AMF and Competition Bureau.
  • Avoid refund recovery scams: These often target victims again.
  • Document everything: Screenshots, receipts, and communications matter.

Closing Thoughts

Des Alpes is not just a crypto scam — it’s a case study in how MLM fraud evolves, targets vulnerable communities, and uses religious and cultural trust to recruit. The regulators have spoken. Now it’s time for public awareness to catch up.

If you or someone you know has been affected, speak out or Contact Us. The more we expose these schemes, the harder it becomes for them to thrive.

By Beth Gibbons (Queen of Karma)

Beth Gibbons, known publicly as Queen of Karma, is a whistleblower and anti-MLM advocate who shares her personal experiences of being manipulated and financially harmed by multi-level marketing schemes. She writes and speaks candidly about the emotional and psychological toll these so-called “business opportunities” take on vulnerable individuals, especially women. Beth positions herself as a survivor-turned-activist, exposing MLMs as commercial cults and highlighting the cult-like tactics used to recruit, control, and silence members.

She has contributed blogs and participated in video interviews under the name Queen of Karma, often blending personal storytelling with direct confrontation of scammy business models. Her work aligns closely with scam awareness efforts, and she’s part of a growing community of voices pushing back against MLM exploitation, gaslighting, and financial abuse.