Security Notice

Fraud prevention and impersonation warning.

What I Do and Don’t Do

I WILL:

  • Write educational articles on mathematical finance and computational finance at www.tomespel.com
  • Publish academic research on quantitative finance topics (peer-reviewed journals, SSRN, conference presentations)
  • Teach guest lectures at universities
  • Share student resources like CV guides, interview prep, and mathematical proofs
  • Respond to legitimate inquiries sent through my official contact channels

I WILL NOT:

  • Slide into your DMs on social media to pitch investment opportunities
  • Invite you to private WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or Signal chat groups
  • Ask you to send money, cryptocurrency, or download trading apps
  • Offer guaranteed returns, “exclusive” trading signals, or managed accounts
  • Sell courses, mentorship programs, or paid subscriptions
  • Provide personalized investment advice or portfolio recommendations
  • Request personal financial information, passwords, or account credentials
  • Claim affiliation with firms, funds, or institutions I have not publicly disclosed on this site

Official Channels Only

My only official online presence is this website (tomespel.com) and my verified social media accounts:

Any other accounts, profiles, email addresses outside the @tomespel.com domain, or contact methods claiming to represent me are impersonations. If you receive a message from someone claiming to be me through an unofficial channel, it is fraudulent.

Red Flags to Watch For

Impersonators often use urgency, exclusivity, or authority to pressure victims. Be suspicious of:

  • Unsolicited investment offers or “guaranteed returns”
  • Requests for cryptocurrency transfers, wire payments, or gift cards
  • Urgency tactics pressuring you to act quickly or “before the opportunity closes”
  • Slight variations in email addresses or social media handles (e.g., @tomespeI with a capital I instead of lowercase L, or addresses outside the @tomespel.com domain)
  • Requests to move conversations off official channels to encrypted messaging apps
  • Claims of insider access, pre-market trading, or exclusive deal flow
  • Offers to manage your money, trade on your behalf, or provide “signals”

Report Suspicious Activity

If you encounter a suspected impersonation or fraudulent communication:

  1. Do not respond or engage with the sender
  2. Do not click any links or download attachments
  3. Report the account to the platform (Twitter, LinkedIn, email provider, etc.)

If you have already shared financial information or transferred funds:

  • Contact your bank or financial institution immediately
  • File a report with local law enforcement

Resources in Singapore

If you are based in Singapore and believe you have been targeted by a scam:

  • ScamShield App: Download the ScamShield app to check suspicious messages, calls, and websites. Report scams directly through the app.
  • ScamShield Helpline: Call 1799 to check if a message, call, or website is a known scam.

Stay Informed

Financial fraud and impersonation schemes are increasingly sophisticated. Always verify the source independently: navigate directly to official websites or profiles rather than clicking links in messages. When in doubt, reach out through the contact information listed on this page.

My work focuses on research, education, and commentary. I do not manage money, sell products, or solicit investments. If someone claiming to be me offers any of these services, it is a scam.