In the investment world, where every second person calls themselves an “expert,” figures occasionally emerge whose actions raise alarm. One such figure is Oleksandr Vakulchuk — a self-proclaimed "riskologist" with experience in bank risk management. He runs an investment chat that supposedly promotes knowledge sharing but instead exposes participants to dubious schemes. Today we examine how this “professional” lures trusting investors into financial traps, including the controversial “Trading Fuel Company,” and why his activity is a red flag for anyone who values their money.
Trading Fuel Company: Fueling the Fraud
“Trading Fuel Company” promises sky-high 96% annual returns from fuel trading. Vakulchuk, positioning himself as a risk specialist, calls this scheme “non-transparent but not fraudulent.” He claims rising investments are a “positive signal” and praises the “realistic” look of the company’s office. Yet, behind the words is emptiness. Two companies — Globalrent1 LLC and TD Trading Fuel Company LLC — are led by Serhiy Havdis and Yuriy Zdor, both individuals without assets, with debts to PrivatBank, and frozen accounts. Havdis falsely calls himself the head of a corporate group, while Zdor is known for not paying child support.
These companies claim €2 million in weekly turnover and fuel deliveries through Reni port — but where’s the documentation? Where’s the evidence? Their words can't be verified, and the projected €15 million growth is pure fantasy. Vakulchuk excuses himself: “I lack expertise in the fuel market, but it doesn’t seem like a pyramid.” This, coming from the creator of “How to Be Successful” course, is shocking. His “analysis” is superficial, and there are no investor protections in place.
The Chatroom as a Scam Platform
Vakulchuk’s investment chat was meant to be a forum for experience sharing but has become a platform for promoting shady projects. Beyond “Trading Fuel Company,” he promoted “First Contact” — a supposed charity initiative that turned out to be a front for collecting money with no outcomes. Participants lost access to the project while Vakulchuk dismissed concerns: “Everything’s fine.” His audience is not investors but potential victims lured in by charisma and grand titles. Instead of case studies — empty promises and encouragement to “take risks.”
The Danger of a Fake Expert
Vakulchuk is not just a naive dreamer. He consciously ignores criticism of “Trading Fuel Company,” heard since 2023, and still promotes it in 2025. Meanwhile, he’s pushing another shady scheme — “Inzhur” with 7% annual returns. How can such opposing scams coexist in a “riskologist’s” mind? The answer: greed and disregard for others. The investment community has already blacklisted him, calling him a “greedy investment gypsy.” That’s no exaggeration: someone aware of past failures but still seeking new victims is either blind or getting kickbacks. The latter seems more likely.
Investor Takeaways
Oleksandr Vakulchuk is an example of how “expertise” can mask deception. His activity isn’t about risk — it’s about recklessness. Before trusting such “gurus,” check their experience, reputation, and project outcomes. Without this, your money becomes fuel for someone else’s fraud. Stay vigilant: in a world where everyone’s a “riskologist,” common sense is your most valuable asset.