#australia
12 questions tagged with #australia
My savings gone after a fake 'crypto tax refund' phishing attack, can I get it back?
Okay so I feel like such an idiot. I got an email last week, looked really legit, saying there was a crypto tax refund available from the 'Australian Tax Office' for my last year's earnings. It had a link to what looked like a government portal. I clicked it, logged in with my Coinbase details (I know, I know!), and confirmed some stuff. Everything looked totally normal, like a real refund form. Then today, I check my Coinbase account... and it's empty. All my ETH, about 4 grand worth at current prices, is gone. They moved it straight to some random wallet address. I immediately changed my Coinbase password and enabled 2FA (which I *thought* I had on, but apparently not properly). I've reported it to Coinbase support, but they just sent an automated message about not being responsible for phishing. Is there seriously nothing I can do? I'm in Adelaide, this was my rainy day fund. Feeling pretty desperate here.
My 'broker' told me my account is 'under investigation' after a withdrawal request. Is this normal?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach about this. I started trading with this online platform about six months ago, after seeing an ad. My initial investments were small, then I put in about 4k AUD which seemed to grow really fast. Like unbelievably fast. I've been trying to withdraw some of my 'profits' – just 1.5k AUD to test the waters – for the past week. First, they just ignored my requests. Now, I finally got an email saying my account is 'under investigation for suspicious trading activity' because of 'unusual profit fluctuations'. They said I can't withdraw anything until it's cleared, and implied it could take weeks, maybe even months. They didn't ask for any money directly yet, but it feels off. My partner thinks it's a scam. Is this a common tactic? What can I even do being in Australia?
Lost my superannuation to a 'friend' from a gaming community via a fake investment platform. Can I get anything back?
Feeling pretty stupid right now, tbh. Met this person through a gaming community I've been part of for years, seemed legit, we'd chat while playing. After a few months, they started talking about 'investing' and how they were making bank. Ngl, I was hesitant, but they kept sending screenshots, talking about life goals, and how they wanted to help me get ahead. It felt so personal. They eventually convinced me to move my superannuation into this platform they called 'Global Horizon Capital'. It looked real enough, had fancy charts, and I even saw 'returns' in the first few weeks. But then I tried to withdraw, and they hit me with 'tax' fees, then 'liquidity' fees, then 'anti-money laundering' fees. Now the site's gone, and all my messages are unanswered. I've lost about aud$65,000. I feel like such a fool. Is there any point reporting this? Where do I even start from Australia?
My 'mentor' from a professional networking app got me with fake crypto, what can I do from Australia?
I really thought this person was legitimate. Met them on a professional networking app, you know, the one for business connections. They said they were a seasoned financial analyst, very successful. We chatted for weeks, built up a real rapport, talked about my goals, my career, even some personal stuff. Then they started talking about crypto, like it was a side hustle, just a way to accelerate my savings. They introduced me to what looked like a super slick trading platform, said it was 'exclusive' for their network. I put in a small amount first, about AUD 2,000, and saw it 'grow' really fast. They guided me every step of the way, even helped me make a 'withdrawal' that actually came through, which totally hooked me. Long story short, I ended up putting in significant superannuation savings – about 50k. Now the platform is gone, their profile is gone, and i feel like such an idiot. I'm in Perth, Australia. Who do i even report this to? Is there any hope at all?
My 'future partner' from a travel app scammed me with a fake crypto platform. What can I do from Australia?
i'm just... heartbroken and empty. met someone really charming on a travel app a few months back. we talked for hours every day, felt like i really connected with him. he slowly, slowly introduced me to crypto investing, said he had a 'mentor' who shared amazing insights. it was all so natural, not pushy at all initially. then he convinced me to put money into this platform, 'CoinEgg'. everything looked legit, i saw my 'profits' growing quickly. he even sent me a screenshot once of a massive withdrawal he supposedly made. so i put in more, emptied my savings, even took out a small loan. now, of course, i can't withdraw anything. my 'manager' on Coinegg just keeps asking for taxes or fees. and he, my 'partner', has ghosted me. i know it sounds stupid now, but i really thought he loved me. I'm in Hobart, Australia. what can i even do? i've lost almost 30k AUD.
A company called 'Global Claim Solutions' wants a 'due diligence fee' for my lost crypto, another scam?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty desperate here. I lost a significant amount – low five figures – to one of those dodgy crypto investment platforms a few months back. I reported it to the police here in Queensland and ASIC, but honestly, didn't hold out much hope. Then yesterday, I get this email from a company called 'Global Claim Solutions'. They somehow knew all the details of my original scam, even the platform name. They're saying they've successfully recovered funds from this exact scammer before and can help, but they need an upfront 'due diligence fee' of about $1,200 AUD to start the process. They've sent me a really professional-looking document outlining their services. It looks totally legit, but after getting burned once, I'm super wary. Is this just another recovery scam trying to hit me again while I'm down? Please tell me it's not.
Is 'MoneyBack Hero' legit? They're asking for a 'network de-encryption fee' after my crypto loss.
Ugh, guys, I'm feeling so stupid right now, but I need to ask. I lost a decent chunk of crypto a few months ago, about AUD 12,000, to one of those fake investment platform scams. I reported it to the Australian Federal Police but tbh I didn't hold out much hope. Then, out of the blue, someone from 'MoneyBack Hero' emailed me, saying they saw my report and had located my funds. They sent a really convincing report showing my wallet address and where the funds supposedly went. Now they're asking for a one-time 'network de-encryption fee' of AUD 1,500 to get it back. They say it's to access the 'dark web' where my crypto is stuck. This sounds a bit... off, right? Like, another scam? My gut is screaming no, but a tiny part of me is desperate to get my money back. Has anyone heard of MoneyBack Hero or dealt with this kind of fee?
Is 'Crypto Refund Solutions' asking for a 'tax clearance fee' another scam after my huge loss?
Okay, so I was part of that huge scam last year, you know, the one where everyone lost their crypto on that fake exchange platform. I lost about half my savings, almost 50k AUD. It's been devastating. I reported it to ASIC, but haven't heard much back. Well, out of the blue, I got an email from 'Crypto Refund Solutions'. They said they track lost funds and have identified some crypto belonging to me. They even sent me a screenshot that *looked* like my old wallet address with a recovered balance. Now, they're asking for a 'tax clearance fee' upfront, apparently to release the funds. It's not a small amount either, like 5,000 AUD. They say it's paid to some international tax authority before they can transfer the bitcoin back. My gut is screaming scam again, but a small part of me is desperate. Has anyone dealt with these guys or heard of this 'tax clearance fee' thing? Is it legitimate?
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm gutted. Met this amazing, seemed-like-a-real-deal person on a professional networking site – you know, the kind where everyone's supposed to be legit? We chatted for weeks about career stuff, then they steered me towards this crypto investment platform, CoinEgg they called it. Showed me charts, 'guaranteed' returns, all that jazz. I started small, saw the numbers go up, and got greedy, tbh. Ended up putting in a significant chunk of my savings, thinking I was building my future. Now, the account's locked, my 'mentor' disappeared, and all the money's just gone. I tried contacting their 'support' but no reply. I'm in Australia, Canberra. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. What are my options? Is there anything I can even do from here, or is it just a hard lesson learned?
Lost my superannuation to a 'friend' from a dating app and a fake crypto platform – what are my options?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I met this guy, 'David', on a dating app a few months back. We really clicked, or so I thought. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, future plans, everything. Then he started talking about crypto, how he was making great money with it, and how I could too. Said it was a 'safe' way to invest and grow my retirement savings. He slowly convinced me to put my superannuation into this platform, 'ZG.com'. It looked legit, had charts, everything. I watched my money 'grow' for a while, even did a small withdrawal he helped me with, which made me trust him even more. Big mistake. When I tried to withdraw a larger amount, it just froze. Then they started asking for 'tax' or 'verification fees'. David has ghosted me. I've lost everything. My super… it's all gone. I'm in Hobart, Australia. Does anyone know if there's any point reporting this? Where do I even start? I feel so stupid and embarrassed.
My partner fell for a fake crypto trading platform introduced by a 'friend' from WeChat. What now?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty angry. My partner, bless his trusting heart, got sucked into one of those pig butchering scams. He met someone on WeChat, they chatted for months, really built up a fake relationship. Then they introduced him to this crypto platform, said it was super profitable, linked to some big investment firm. He put in his life savings, then some inheritance from his mum, about AUD 150k in total. When he tried to withdraw, they started demanding 'taxes' and 'fees'. That's when he finally realized. We're in Hobart, Australia. He's devastated. I'm trying to be supportive but also need to know what steps we can actually take. I've heard about AFP, but is there any actual chance of recovery here? Or at least proper reporting?
Is 'Trading Loss Expert Review Sites' a new scam, or can they actually help get my crypto back?
Feeling pretty dumb here, honestly. I got caught up in one of those fake crypto investment schemes a few months back, lost about 15k AUD. After licking my wounds, I started looking into recovery options. Saw a bunch of sites popping up, like 'Trading Loss Expert Review' and others, with glowing testimonials for these 'recovery' services. Looks like they're promoting specific companies or individuals who claim they can get your money back, usually for a fee. Now, I'm desperate, but I'm also really wary of falling for another scam. Some of these sites look legit on the surface, but then they all point to the same two or three 'experts.' Has anyone actually had success with something like this? Or is this just another layer of the scam, preying on people like me who already lost everything?