What began as a promising online income opportunity descended into chaos this week as Creators Alliance (CA), a London-based digital platform accused of operating as a pyramid scheme, allegedly crashed, leaving many Saint Lucian investors in financial limbo.
The company, which gained traction by offering monthly returns through video advertising packages ranging from US$130 to $1 999, now faces intense scrutiny. Reports of sudden WhatsApp group shutdowns, withheld payments, and internal conflicts have sparked panic among members who once praised its payout system.
The crisis deepened when leaked messages between a local member and a CA account manager surfaced online, revealing appalling racial slurs. In the exchange, the manager allegedly stated:
“Don’t you know black people are slaves? Didn’t your mother teach you how to be a slave when she gave birth to you?”
This inflammatory exchange has fueled further distrust in the company, with many calling for accountability and justice.
Amid the turmoil, two apparently conflicting letters circulated.
The first, issued by the CA Finance Department on March 31, assured users that the company had undergone a financial review and that withdrawals could resume within 72 hours.
The second letter attributed to company manager Shiro Hing dismissed rumours of collapse and instead framed recent disruptions as part of a strategic system upgrade.
“I want to take a moment to clear up any concerns that have arisen over the past few hours,” the manager said. “Creators Alliance has not crashed. Instead, we have made an elaborate shift to a new system that will greatly enhance security, efficiency, and overall user experience.”
She further claimed to have spoken with the platform’s founder, Mark Eddo, who reassured her that the transition was essential for the company’s long-term stability.
However, neither statement explained the abrupt dissolution of WhatsApp channels or the lack of prior notice to members.
Earlier this year, Saint Lucia’s Financial Intelligence Authority said it had not validated CA’s operations, stating it had “not engaged in any consultation or deliberation with any person or persons either internally or externally which has resulted in a finding that the investment scheme operating under the name CREATORS ALLIANCE, is not in violation of any of the laws of Saint Lucia.”
With payments still pending and credibility falling, investors await clarity, but confidence in Creators Alliance is rapidly evaporating.
There is similar fallout in Grenada where the Financial Intelligence Unit has confirmed that it is actively investigating a suspected Ponzi scheme that has led to serious financial losses for individuals across the country.
In January 9, the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in Grenada’s Ministry of ICT issued an advisory warning Grenadians to be aware of ongoing recruitment drives by persons involved in Creators Alliance to get unsuspecting Grenadians to join its platform. On January 15, the CSIRT issued another release describing Creative Alliance as a multi-level marketing Ponzi scheme.
