Company profile · Broker · Indonesia · Updated Aug 17, 2026
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Risk Score
High Risk
As of Aug 17, 2026
Inception & reports
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Inception date not verified in sources reviewed
2026
Public complaints / alerts appear in the record
2026
Brief last updated · Aug 17, 2026
Brief analysis
About this DAO1 review
DAO1 is a rebranded GSPartners Ponzi run by named convicted fraudsters — under emergency orders from Texas and warnings in Australia and New Zealand. As of August 2026, public reporting linked to the domain associated with this brand and activity associated with Indonesia includes patterns such as stalled withdrawals, unexpected fee demands before payout, or similar friction. Clients often ask whether DAO1 is a scam or a legitimate broker; the answer turns on the domain you used and the documents you still hold.
Withdrawals, fees, and what to keep
A licence you verified yourself and a payout that reaches an account you control is one picture. A dashboard balance plus a new “tax” or “compliance” payment before you can leave is another. If you paid through the domain associated with this brand, retain the date, method, and any message that demanded an extra fee.
If you cannot withdraw
Accounts that allow a small test payout and then freeze larger requests are a recurring pattern in DAO1 complaint threads. Contact Mike Levy Law for a confidential consultation — we compare what you send with the public record and advise on litigation or reporting pathways.
Public record
Reviews & What People Are Saying
Comments from people describing problems with this entity. Our team may reply when the
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Balance shows, bank never receives — just over £9,000 on DAO1
Followed instructions from a Telegram desk and completed a Apple Pay deposit. The site I used was tied to DAO1. The open balance near just over £9,000 will not move without another “release” payment. Any guidance on what to keep and where to send it?
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Pavel RahmanCanada
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Mike Levy LawSupport
Thank you for writing. For a confidential look, share how you paid, when withdrawals failed, and any ticket IDs; we will compare that with the public record.
aynı gün SEPA sonrası telefonla arayan broker ile başladım. Gizli inceleme hâlâ mantıklı mı? Ek ücreti reddedince yönetici sustu. (DAO1)
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Priya IqbalTurkey
Taxe extra înainte de plată · depunere cu card
Am depus prin un manager pe WhatsApp cu un depunere cu card. Cui trimit calendarul și dovezile? O retragere test a mers o dată; cea reală nu. S-au prezentat ca DAO1.
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Bruno AndersenRomania
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Guidance
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on legitimacy, withdrawals, fees, and how a confidential consultation works.
Is DAO1 a scam?
Public complaint patterns linked to DAO1 often include stalled withdrawals, unexpected fee demands, or unreachable support. This page is not a court finding — it summarizes the public record so you can compare it with your own documents. If funds are stuck, keep every receipt and URL and ask for a confidential review before sending more money.
Is DAO1 a legit broker?
Screen balances are not the same as a payout you control. DAO1 is a rebranded GSPartners Ponzi run by named convicted fraudsters — under emergency orders from Texas and warnings in Australia and New Zealand. Share the date and how you paid if you want a confidential consultation on next steps.
Can you close my DAO1 account, or have the person who phoned me call again?
Mike Levy Law is not affiliated with this broker. We do not hold an account at DAO1 and cannot impersonate their staff or reopen a login for you.
DAO1 says I must pay a tax or fee before withdrawing — should I?
No. Real firms deduct legitimate charges from the balance or disclose them in statements — they do not usually demand a separate “tax” or “release” payment to a personal wallet before you can leave.
What do you do with what I send?
We review it confidentially against the public record and outline counsel, regulator, or reporting options. We are not a bank, card scheme, or police substitute.
How does your process work?
We begin with a confidential look at the date, how you paid, and any statements or screenshots you still have. We then compare that timeline with the public record and outline counsel, regulator, or reporting options. We do not replace your bank, card scheme, or the police.
Summary: DAO1 — a rebranded GSPartners Ponzi run by named convicted fraudsters — under emergency orders from Texas and warnings in Australia and New Zealand This page is informational and does not constitute a finding of liability. Profile last updated Aug 17, 2026.
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