ZirapTech Collapse: AI Trading Bot Ponzi Scheme Shuts Down Amid Exit Scam Claims
The ZirapTech Ponzi scheme has officially collapsed after the platform stopped processing withdrawals in late June 2026. Shortly after users reported payment issues, the company’s website went offline, leaving investors unable to access their accounts. The sudden shutdown has fueled allegations that ZirapTech executed an exit scam.
Marcus Dunlop's Role in ZirapTech
ZirapTech operated as an AI trading bot MLM platform led by CEO Marcus Dunlop. Dunlop is a U.S. national who has previously been linked to multiple MLM Ponzi schemes. His involvement has raised serious concerns among industry observers and investors following the platform’s collapse.
Company Ordered Promoters to Remove Online Content
Before disappearing, ZirapTech instructed its promoters to stop all promotional activities. In an email sent on June 28, 2026, the company prohibited members from sharing information about upcoming events, executive activities, product launches, internal meetings, or company promotions without approval.
The email also ordered affiliates to immediately remove all ZirapTech-related content from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, WhatsApp Status, and LinkedIn. The request appeared to be an effort to erase the company’s online presence before its shutdown.
ZirapTech Claims DDoS Attack After Website Goes Offline
On July 4, 2026, ZirapTech sent another email claiming its website was under a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. The company stated that its technical team was working to restore normal access and warned users that temporary connectivity issues could occur.
However, many investors believe the announcement was part of an exit scam strategy. The timing of the message came after withdrawals had already been disabled and the platform had effectively stopped operating.
Website Shutdown and Suspicious Domain Activity
ZirapTech originally launched on the ziraptech.io domain before moving to ziraptech.com in late 2025. The old .IO domain now redirects visitors to a fake CAPTCHA page hosted on another domain. Completing the verification reportedly triggers a malware download, creating additional security risks for former users.
Meanwhile, the ziraptech.com website was disabled at the DNS level in early July 2026. The company also removed its official social media accounts and communication channels, further signaling the end of its operations.
Traffic Data Shows Germany Was the Main Market
According to SimilarWeb data from May 2026, the ZirapTech website received approximately 17,900 monthly visits. Nearly all of that traffic originated from Germany, making it the platform’s primary market before its collapse.
Final Thoughts
The collapse of ZirapTech follows a familiar pattern seen in many AI trading bot and MLM Ponzi schemes. Withdrawals were suspended first, promoters were instructed to delete promotional content, and the company later blamed technical issues before disappearing completely. Investors are now left without access to their funds, while the platform’s shutdown has intensified concerns over another large-scale MLM exit scam.
