Gang of Scam
Scammers' Profiles
- Zsombor Burany - Former CEO of telMAX and mastermind behind the scam, A tax-evading offshorer.Profile ↗
- Peter Elgersma - Member of multiple church councils, He cheats in the name of God.Profile ↗
- Evy Elgersma - CFO of York Major Holdings, hiding scams behind a false front of financial professionalism.Profile ↗
The Scam Timeline: Promises, Lies, and Disappearance
- Oct 2023 - Burany and Elgersma launched their "pre-issued bond" scheme, boasting annual return of 40+%.Details ↗
- Nov 6, 2023 - One of the many victims transferred $100,000 to Elgersma for 1 year loan term.Details ↗
- Nov 13, 2023 - Elgersma lied the project was "extremely successful," claiming they were raising $6 million with only $850,000 left for the victim to invest more.Details ↗
- Feb 29, 2024 - Elgersma pushed for more money, saying the next investment phase had $450K in remaining quota.Details ↗
The String of Lies BeginsDetails ↗
- Sep 28, 2024 - "Payouts start early Nov – two projects nearly cashed out, bonds placed."
- Nov 12, 2024 - "Funds are in a US trust. Lawyers just need to sign off; release in 48 hours after the holiday."
- Nov 20, 2024 - "Compliance is holding the account over 'fund source questions' – we’re having an emergency meeting."
- Nov 22, 2024 - "Switched to BMO bank for transfers. No progress Friday – update coming Monday."
- Nov 28, 2024 - "BMO account opening takes 5 days – target completion Dec 10."
- Dec 13, 2024 - "Bank won’t commit to timing. Aim to wrap up before Christmas – 40%+ returns still planned."
- Jan 9, 2025 - "Bankers are back at work – no updates yet. Check again Friday."
- Jan 15, 2025 - "Bank will speed up payouts post-holidays. We’re also looking at other institutions."
- Mar 5, 2025 - "New institution hired – cash coming in 2 weeks to finish payouts."
- Mar 15, 2025 - "Progress made, but not done – resolution still 2 weeks away."
- Apr 2, 2025 - "Bond buyer confirmed. Docs signed Wednesday – funds flow right after wire transfer."
- Apr 3, 2025 - "Santander bank is taking over – transfer details in 5–10 days."
- Apr 29, 2025 - "Easter delays. Small bond closes this week; big one by May 5."
Their tactic was clear: "We have your money, but we won’t give it back" – with endless lies. From May 2025, they vanished completely.
Why This Page Exists
This debt is now handled by the debt collection firm Vicehounds. To all scammers: We’re onto you.
Other victims, contact us at: elgersmathief@163.com