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Strategy (MSTR) Name Misused in Fake Bitcoin Platform Scam

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 3 November 2026

Strategy (MSTR) Name Misused in Fake Bitcoin Platform Scam

The name Strategy, known for its Bitcoin reserve, began circulating in Turkish-language forex warning channels at the end of October 2026 alongside news of the company's earnings. A brand this familiar in the crypto world works as a ready-made front for fake platforms built on promises such as "early entry into Strategy shares" or a "Strategy Bitcoin fund".

In short: No platform collecting investments from Türkiye under the Strategy name is authorised by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The real company does not contact individual investors directly to sell shares or Bitcoin, and it has no connection with these schemes; its name is being misused. Claiming back money lost in a scheme run under this name is legally possible.

🏢 The Difference Between the Real Strategy and the Fake Platform

Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) is a US-based company traded on Nasdaq under the code MSTR. It has no legal entity in Türkiye and has nothing to do with the fake schemes described here. The company's name has been abused before: in February 2024 its official X account was taken over and a link to a fake "MSTR" token distribution was posted, and the assets of those who connected their wallets to it were drained.

🎭 In Which Schemes Is the Strategy Name Used?

SPK Decision No. 5/173 is a warning against unauthorised investment guidance through social media.

🔗 Other Schemes Built on a Famous Brand Name

We have covered similar schemes before in which a well-known company or person was used as a front:

🧭 How Does the Legal Process Work?

  1. The authorisation of the website invested in and its SPK recordTR are checked.
  2. The flow of money is documented and the criminal complaint process is started.
  3. Routes towards a refund are assessed in parallel.

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

❓ Questions About the Strategy Name

Is the company Strategy a scam?

No. Strategy Inc. is a real, publicly traded company; the problem is fake platforms that use its name without permission.

How are Strategy shares bought from Türkiye?

Foreign shares can only be accessed through an intermediary institution authorised by SPK; the company itself does not collect money directly from individual investors.

Is the MSTR token distribution real?

The company has no such token. The fake distribution link in February 2024 was a phishing attempt made through a hijacked account.

I sent money to a site using the Strategy name. What are the options?

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

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This page is an English adaptation of our Turkish article Strategy (MSTR) Sahte Bitcoin ve Hisse Platformu Dolandırıcılığı.

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