How Irina Gradusova and Anna Ivanko misled investors with fake virtual event platform
EXPOSE THE SCAMTicket Meta was marketed as a revolution in the world of virtual events. Promises of blockchain, VR, and the metaverse made it sound like the next big thing. Presentations showed futuristic interfaces and claimed partnerships with major industry players.
Investors were shown roadmaps with exponential growth projections and told they were getting in on the "ground floor" of a revolutionary platform.
In reality, Ticket Meta was just a carefully crafted trap. The website ticketmeta.io was poorly built with minimal functionality. The prototype at play.ticketmeta.io was completely inactive.
No real partnerships existed, no verified users could be found, and no legal documentation for investments was ever provided despite repeated requests.
The founders Irina Gradusova (previously Irina Jadallah) and Anna Ivanko created an elaborate facade but couldn't provide basic business documentation. Their claims of having "serious investors" and "industry partnerships" all evaporated when examined closely. The entire operation was designed to look legitimate while having no real substance.
Serial entrepreneur with a history of name changes (previously Irina Jad and Irina Jadallah). Claims of experience in crypto and event industries are completely unverified. Alleged connections to Piccolo Teatro de Milano and other institutions are fabricated.
Uses fake credentials and invented business history to establish false credibility. Frequently mentions her husband Wael Jadallah (supposedly from Moody's) as a guarantee, but this connection cannot be verified.
Operates as the "professional face" of the operation, providing what appears to be legitimate business credentials. Specializes in creating legal-looking documents that are ultimately meaningless.
Works closely with Irina to pressure investors through fake deadlines and manufactured urgency. Uses psychological manipulation techniques to override normal due diligence.
I personally gave them money after being promised a quick return or company equity. They signed a promissory note with clear terms, but later shifted the terms without my consent.
When pressed for repayment, they offered me an unregistered share in a non-operational company instead of the agreed cash return. The "share" came with no documentation, no valuation, and no rights.
Every request for proper paperwork was met with excuses, delays, or sudden changes to the agreement. Eventually, communication became sporadic and then stopped altogether.
Heavy use of trending tech terms (blockchain, metaverse, VR) without any real implementation or technical understanding.
Inventing connections to reputable companies and individuals (like Wael Jadallah from Moody's) to appear legitimate.
Signing fake "legal" documents they never intend to honor, giving false sense of security.
Constantly shifting timelines and changing promises to string victims along.
Offering worthless shares in the "company" when pressed for repayment.
Eventually disappearing when pressed too hard, only to reappear with new targets.
Demand verifiable proof of all claims - real business registration, actual partnerships, provable credentials. If they can't provide it, walk away.
Insist on seeing a fully functional product with real users. Anyone can make a demo - demand proof of actual operations.
Have all contracts reviewed by your own lawyer, not theirs. Scammers often use intentionally vague or misleading contracts.
Demand to speak with other investors independently (not introductions they arrange). If they refuse, consider it a major red flag.
If something feels off, it probably is. Professional operations don't pressure you or make excuses for basic due diligence.