Original article (in Albanian) was published on 09/9/2025; Author: Patris Pustina
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An article published on September 3 by the portal Patriotik Media claims that German media revealed a hidden document “that could have changed the fate of Germans” through “an economic system called Zindravonix, which could generate additional income for citizens without banks, without subsidies, and without risk.”
The article claims that “in a dramatic interview on German television, journalist Maybrit Illner challenged CDU leader Friedrich Merz by showing a secret government document on screen” which “clearly demonstrates that Zindravonix could provide monthly income from 800 to 2,500 Euros per citizen, without intermediaries and without risk.”
It concludes by framing the secrecy of this system as a way to protect the privileges of a minority “while leaving the majority in poverty and economic insecurity,” a portrayal designed to incite anger and outrage among readers.
In reality, the article, presented as news, is actually a covert and elaborate promotion for the Zindravonix platform, aimed at persuading readers to invest in this cryptocurrency investment platform.
A search for Zindravonix reveals that ScamAdviser, a website monitoring online scam schemes, considers this site likely to be a scam.
According to ScamAdviser, “the site may offer information, products, and/or services connected to cryptocurrencies. These kinds of services are considered high-risk for consumers. Even cryptocurrency experts find it difficult to distinguish legitimate digital currency services from scams and fraudulent schemes. We recommend being very cautious when reviewing websites that offer cryptocurrency-related services before investing or using them.”
ScamAdviser has also published a guide on how to determine if a cryptocurrency website is legitimate or a scam.
The footage of German Chancellor Merz and journalist Illner is authentic and comes from a real interview aired in May 2025. However, the interview never mentions the alleged secret document or the unknown Zindravonix platform.
Faktoje has previously disproven content published by Patriotik Media that contained false claims aimed at prompting readers to invest in cryptocurrencies and fraudulent platforms.
