A $5,000 Lesson: The Story That Sparked This Investigation — it all started with a WhatsApp message from someone we’ll call David Wilson. He reached out late at night with a desperate plea:

“I’ve invested in a company named JUMBO TICKET. They stopped paying me months back. Now they came up with a new company and again approaching me to join them.”

He had lost $5,000 USD — his entire savings — to a platform that promised massive lottery-style payouts, only to go dark. The final straw? The same scammers were back, now rebranded as HYDROMONO.

What makes David’s story even more gut-wrenching is how familiar it sounds — the same playbook we’ve seen over and over. He wasn’t reckless. He was targeted. Promised legitimacy through glitzy platforms, celebrity endorsements, and fake charity claims, he was connected to recruiters from the Philippines — possibly to build trust through cultural proximity. He was told that the lottery was switching to an ROI model. Then came the bait-and-switch: promises of a new coin, a new launch, and July withdrawals.

Nothing ever came.

The next message he received? A new “opportunity” with the same people behind it, now pitching HYDROMONO as a clean energy crypto venture from Russia. Same scammers. New website. Same deception.

Thanks to his warning, we began pulling the thread on JUMBO TICKET, and what we found was shocking.

A Slick Interface Hiding a Hollow Core

From the moment you log in, you’re hit with the illusion of legitimacy: live timers, staged jackpot tiers, flashy dashboards, and referral banners. But dig deeper, and you find a skeleton crew operation using a Gmail address, anonymous ownership, and MLM-style rewards for recruitment — not real customers.

My backend access revealed a member dashboard filled with fantasy-tier incentives: $1M jackpot promises, leaderboard-style ranking systems offering MacBooks and Mercedes, and a binary referral tree built on left-right leg growth. There was no trace of real regulatory oversight, gaming licenses, or transparency.

The so-called wallet tracking “binary income” and commissions looked more like a spreadsheet for a Ponzi scheme than any legitimate lottery operation.

Policies That Pretend to Protect You

JUMBO TICKET hides behind flashy terms like Fair Play Policy, Responsible Gambling, and Fraud Awareness. But read between the lines, and you’ll find these are nothing but legal shields for the scammers.

They claim to use Random Number Generators (RNGs) and third-party auditors, but there’s no evidence provided, and staged draw videos contradict the claim of digital randomness. Their “privacy policy” gives them leeway to harvest user data and send promotional material. Meanwhile, the company refuses to name any founders or provide real office contact outside of a BVI shell address — a common tactic among fraudsters looking to avoid prosecution.

In their Fraud Awareness section, they bizarrely describe internal ethics surveys — as if that’s supposed to prove legitimacy. It’s smoke and mirrors, meant to create the illusion of governance.

BehindMLM’s Investigation: A Warning from a Trusted Watchdog

Oz from BehindMLM, a respected fraud analyst and watchdog, conducted a thorough Investigation that dismantled JUMBO TICKET’s entire narrative. His report revealed the platform:

  • Hid ownership and executive details
  • Was privately registered in February 2021, with public launch in 2022
  • Used a British Virgin Islands address, known as a shell company haven
  • Had its official Facebook page managed from India, hinting at its true origin
  • Sold no real products — only affiliate membership
  • Operated exclusively with cryptocurrency
  • Offered bogus “investment” tiers with bonus amounts ranging from 20% to 100%
  • Provided access to three unlicensed internal lotteries:
    • Mega Jackpot ($10 ticket for $100,000 prize)
    • Royal Jackpot ($50 ticket for $500,000 prize)
    • Jumbo Jackpot ($100 ticket for $1 million prize)
  • Paid out 10% commissions on direct recruits and binary team residuals

JUMBO TICKET’s marketing was full of Fiverr-style testimonials and celebrity cameo videos. Their staged jackpot draws contradicted their own claim of using RNG servers. There was no proof of regulation, no legitimacy, and no refunds.

“At best, with Jumbo Ticket you have scammers running an illegal lottery that could disappear at any time. At worst, everything about Jumbo Ticket is fake and they’re just keeping everything spent on fictional lottery tickets.” — Oz, BehindMLM

The Scam Evolves: Enter HYDROMONO

Once JUMBO TICKET dried up and stopped paying, the scammers shifted gears. They didn’t vanish — they rebranded.

HYDROMONO.com was registered on 01/07/2025, claiming to be a Russian hydroelectric crypto venture. They named a mysterious CEO, Ivan Marozov, and repurposed the old Telegram groups and contact numbers used to promote JUMBO TICKET.

The same aggressive WhatsApp marketing resumed, promising a greener, more sustainable crypto dream — built on the same deception.

No verifiable registration. No office. No executives. Just a new logo and a new lie.

All the Red Flags Were There

Let’s be blunt. The company gave no names. They pushed unverifiable “secure” crypto lotteries. They accepted crypto only. They offered no refunds. They operated from a BVI shell address. Their official communication used a free Gmail account. Their social media was run from India.

They sold “investment” packages dressed as lottery tickets. The more you bought, the more “bonus” you received — textbook Ponzi structure. Their referral model incentivized constant recruitment.

And when things fell apart, they simply renamed the con.

The Victim’s Experience: A Cautionary Tale

David was shown celebrity videos, told the company did charity work, and introduced to people from the Philippines to build trust. He bought into it. He believed. They paid small returns at first — then switched the model to ROI-based, with promises of a coin launch and July withdrawals.

Then the withdrawals stopped.

And suddenly, the same contacts were pitching HYDROMONO with a whole new story. But everything — from the Telegram group admins to the WhatsApp numbers — was the same.

“I see the same people behind both companies. They just changed the name and the website.” — David

He was being targeted again. But this time, he saw through it.

Naming the Recruiter: Who Helped Enable the Scam

The person who referred David to JUMBO TICKET and earned commission from his $5,000 loss? His name is Rahul Singh.

We’ve messaged him. No response yet. We’ll update this blog if anything changes.

This is the business model of these scams — not just the anonymous founders, but a web of promoters who exploit trust and earn passive commissions while victims lose their life savings.

What You Should’ve Noticed Sooner

JUMBO TICKET showed every classic red flag: anonymous leadership, unverifiable jackpots, crypto-only payments, staged draws, no refunds, and a heavy push to recruit others for commissions. If a company offers ROI packages and pushes urgency or exclusivity, stop — it’s likely another get-rich-quick trap disguised as crypto innovation.

Final Word

To David, thank you for coming forward. Your courage will help others avoid the same fate.

“When a platform promises jackpot dreams but hides its owners, payouts, and structure — you’re not looking at a lottery. You’re staring at a scam.” – Danny de Hek

If you were scammed by JUMBO TICKET or HYDROMONO, submit your story confidentially at dehek.com/contact and help stop the cycle.

This is your warning.

Amendment – Right of Reply Request Bounced

In the interest of fair reporting, I attempted to offer JUMBO TICKET a Right of Reply by emailing their official support address, support@jumboticket.network, on 8th July 2025. The message outlined the claims made in this exposé and invited them to respond to any allegations.

However, the email bounced back as undeliverable, raising even further concerns about the legitimacy and operational transparency of the platform.

Address not found Your message wasn’t delivered to support@jumboticket.network because the address couldn’t be found or is unable to receive email.

Below is the exact message sent:

Subject: Right of Reply Invitation – Public Allegations Concerning Jumbo Ticket & HYDROMONO
To: support@jumboticket.network

Dear Jumbo Ticket Support Team,

My name is Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. I’m an investigative journalist and online educator who publishes content to help protect everyday investors from crypto and MLM-related scams.

I’ve recently published an article titled:

“JUMBO TICKET & HYDROMONO Exposed: Crypto Scams Linked by MLM Lies and Fake ROI Promises”
You can view the full piece here: dehek.com/general/ponzi-scheme-scamalerts/jumbo-ticket-hydromono-exposed-crypto-scams-linked-by-mlm-lies-and-fake-roi-promises/

The blog outlines serious concerns raised by victims and third-party watchdogs, including:

A reported loss of $5,000 by one investor

Claims of celebrity endorsements and charitable affiliations without verifiable proof

Unlicensed internal lotteries promoted using cryptocurrency

MLM-style compensation and recruitment structures

An apparent shift to a new platform (HYDROMONO) involving the same promoters and marketing tactics

Operation through a BVI shell company with anonymous ownership

In the spirit of responsible journalism, I’m offering you the opportunity to respond to these concerns. If you wish to clarify your position or dispute any aspect of the article, I welcome your input and am open to publishing an amendment or Right of Reply in full or in part.

Please respond by [insert a deadline, e.g., July 12, 2025].

If no reply is received, I will note that you were contacted but declined to respond.

Best Regards
Danny de Hek

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THE CRYPTO PONZI SCHEME AVENGER

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Phone: +64 21 961 652 Email: danny@dehek.com

Unfortunately, no reply could be received as the support email is either inactive or fake — which, given the scale of this operation and the volume of victim complaints, is a massive red flag in itself.

If JUMBO TICKET or HYDROMONO representatives wish to provide a legitimate point of contact or respond publicly, I am still open to posting an official amendment.

About the Author

I’m DANNY DE HEK, a New Zealand–based YouTuber, investigative journalist, and OSINT researcher. I name and shame individuals promoting or marketing fraudulent schemes through my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Every video I produce exposes the people behind scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — holding them accountable in public.

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