The buzz in the 'RocketFunds Nigeria' Group Chat on WhatsApp was at an all-time high. Daniel, operating as the anonymous 'RF Admin', had spent the last few days dropping hints, emphasizing limited spots and upcoming launch details. The group swelled to over 250 members, a mix of hopefuls, skeptics, and the simply curious.
"Admin, when will it finally launch?"
"Are you sure this isn't a scam?"
"That 5k fee, what does it cover exactly?"
"I just want to make small money online, hope this can help?"
Daniel fielded the questions patiently, maintaining a professional tone. He stressed transparency (ironically), promised user support, and emphasized that the fee was for platform access and maintaining the 'advanced algorithm'. He simultaneously dealt with the administrative tasks for his FUTA registration online.
Behind the scenes, he ran final checks. The website was live and hosted securely. The RF app download file was ready. The dedicated offshore bank account for the fees was active. The VIP Telegram channel was created, waiting for its first members. His personal MH balance sat comfortably above N5 million, a reassuring cushion.
He decided on the launch time: 12:00 PM the next day, a Friday.
That morning, he felt energetic. He triple-checked everything, and then sent a final announcement to the WhatsApp group:
"ATTENTION! Rocket Funds platform officially LAUNCHES today at 12:00 PM WAT! Access will be granted via our exclusive VIP Telegram Channel. To join the VIP Channel and get the app link, please send a Direct Message (DM) to the Admin AFTER 12:00 PM for payment details (N5,000 access fee). Spots are limited for this initial phase! Prepare for takeoff! 🚀"
He included the rocket emoji deliberately. Branding.
As noon approached, he sat glued to his laptop in his Wuse II command center, the door locked. He had his primary phone (the iPhone 13 Pro) open to the WhatsApp Admin chat and the Telegram app, and his secondary phone (his old Infinix, now wiped clean except for basic apps) logged into the bank account designated for RF fees.
12:00 PM hit.
His WhatsApp DMs immediately exploded. A flood of messages poured in.
"Admin, I'm interested."
"How do I pay?"
"Send account details."
"Is it pay on arrival? Lol."
"Ready for VIP."
He took a deep breath. Game time.
He started replying, copying and pasting the account number and instructions: "Please pay N5,000 access fee to [Bank Account Number]. Use your WhatsApp name as payment description. Send screenshot proof here once done."
The first payment confirmation screenshot arrived within minutes. N5,000. He quickly verified it on his secondary phone's bank app. It was real. He copied the private invite link to the VIP Telegram channel and sent it to the user via WhatsApp DM.
"Payment confirmed. Welcome aboard! Join the VIP channel here: [Telegram Link]. Download link and instructions are pinned in the channel."
He repeated the process. Another payment, another verification, another invite link. Then another, and another. It was slow at first, maybe ten people in the first hour. But each successful transaction felt like a small victory. These people trusted the premise enough to part with N5,000 based only on anonymous messages and vague promises.
He quickly messaged Ayo.
Dat_Yung_boi (You): Guy, it has started oh. Check your DM.
He sent Ayo the Telegram link directly, bypassing the fee for his friend.
Inside the VIP Telegram channel, Daniel (again as 'RF Admin') had pinned the welcome message, the app download link (hosted on a secure, anonymous file-sharing site), and a simple PDF guide explaining how to install the app (sideloading on Android, a slightly more complex TestFlight process he'd figured out for iOS using MH's backend access), log in, and monitor earnings. He emphasized patience, stating that the 'algorithm' takes time to analyze and execute profitable trades.
By the end of the afternoon, about thirty people had paid the fee and joined the VIP Telegram channel. N150,000 had accumulated in the RF bank account – not a huge sum for him anymore, but proof of concept. More importantly, thirty users now had the disguised MH app on their phones. Their collective N10k simulated balances would soon be traded by the real MH algorithm, with 90% of the actual profits flowing silently into Daniel's core MH account.
He leaned back, exhaling slowly. Phase one of Rocket Funds was operational. It was modest, but it was working. He checked his main MH balance – still growing steadily from his own trades. The RF profits wouldn't show up instantly; they'd be integrated into the main algorithm's results over time.
He felt a profound sense of accomplishment, but also the weight of responsibility. He still had to ensure the system delivered enough perceived value (small, steady earnings and working withdrawals) to keep his new 'leeks' satisfied and unaware of the larger game being played. He closed his laptop, stretched, and decided to do something normal. Maybe play some FIFA on his console. Even a hard-working millionaire needed to unwind.
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A/N
Okay guys, we're halfway through the first arc. If there's anything you guys think I should change or follow up on, I'll do that in the following Chapters. Thanks a bunch!