Risk Alert: SCAMMER Sophia Augusto and “LT Trading e Inversiones LLC” in Miami

This alert is issued due to the high risk posed by Ms. Sophia Augusto, based in Piura, Peru, considering her financial, legal and employment history, as well as her recent activities in the United States, which show a pattern of fraudulent conduct and significant exposure to third parties.

1. Current criminal complaint

Sophia Augusto is currently facing a criminal complaint for aggravated fraud in Peru, officially registered on February 11, 2026 by the Public Ministry

in Piura.

2. Activity in the U.S. Department of State after the complaint

After receiving notification of the complaint, he traveled to Miami and began operations at LT Trading e Inversiones LLC, a company incorporated with Angélica Bucardo, with address at 8001 NW 41st Street Apt 108, Miami, FL 33166

(updated on Sunbiz on 17/02/2026).

3. Use of a tourist visa for business activity

Sophia is listed as CEO of the company while holding only a tourist visa, constituting an unauthorized work activity in the United States and generating alerts to immigration authorities

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4. Hidden income and possible tax evasion

Official documents show reported income of only 800 soles per month, while evidence presented to Karla Reyes Criollo, Judge of the 7th Legal Justice of the Peace of Piura, indicates income of approximately one million dollars in the last three years, without such income having been reported to SUNAT. This constitutes a risk of tax evasion and capital concealment.

Concrete proof of what Sophia Augusto reported to the Superior Court of Justice in 2025:

In June 2025, while Sophia Augusto informed the authorities that she earned “600-800 soles per month (∼200 USD)”, a single check received evidences income of $409,539.65 USD

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This evidence clearly demonstrates that a person who presents false information to authorities constitutes a reliability risk, since their history of deception indicates a pattern of dishonest conduct

and potential for fraud.

5. Fraudulent conduct and unfulfilled commitments

It has been documented that Sophia Augusto made commitments to provide services for 2026 for which she charged six figures and deliberately never intended to comply, coinciding with the dates on which she defrauded her previous company, alleging health and personal problems. Official evidence indicates that, in fact, since June 17, 2025, the entity “LT TRADING AND INVESTMENTS” was actively operating in Florida, together with Angélica Bucardo, according to verifiable and public records

in Sunbiz.

In addition, there are multiple reports of complaints against Sophia Augusto for significant third-party money losses on the stock exchange, as well as testimonies that she offered guaranteed returns and capital management without a license, while publicly promoting alleged daily profits through misleading marketing in the stock market.

It should be noted that the “profits” he publicly displayed would not have come from real stock market transactions, but rather, according to complaints and documentation submitted to the Public Prosecutor's Office, from funds issued by companies that later filed complaints for alleged aggravated fraud.

All the amount of money stolen was used to acquire high-value trading equipment, such as Bloomberg terminals, in order to simulate financial successes and justify alleged profits on the stock market. Some of the hidden funds were allocated to illicit businesses and illegal activities in Miami, according to evidence collected to date.

6. Additional reports and psychological profiles

Family members and associates have reported additional irregularities, including lawsuits, unpaid debts, acts of violence against their adolescent child (with proven loss of custody since June 2022) and the issuance of false statements and slander before authorities. All of this reinforces the reputational and fraud risks associated with their conduct

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It is worth mentioning that Sophia Augusto's teenage son currently resides with his father, since he lost custody due to the abuse received.

7. HIGH RISK for third parties

Sophia Augusto's track record indicates high risk for her own family members, due to documented and publicly accessible abuses and lawsuits, as well as high risk for clients, partners and any person or entity that interacts with her, including exposure to fraud, fraud,

breach of contract and illegal operations.

Summary for authorities:

1. Current criminal complaint in Peru for aggravated fraud

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2. Business activity in the U.S. Department of State with a tourist visa (violation of immigration regulations).

3. Evidence of fraud, breach of contracts and concealment of income.

4. Multiple complaints and reports of false statements, slander and misleading marketing.

5. High risk for third parties and exposure to illegal operations.

The body of evidence demonstrates that Sophia Augusto represents a high financial, legal and reputational risk, with a history of fraud, breach of contract, tax evasion, family abuse and illegal operations in the United States. Competent authorities are recommended to thoroughly investigate their activities in Miami and Peru, evaluate possible migratory and financial violations, and take appropriate legal measures to protect third parties, prevent new crimes and ensure the integrity of the financial and judicial system

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