Lost my savings to a fake crypto investment introduced by someone online. What are the best reporting steps for a Canadian?
I'm feeling so numb right now. I met someone on Instagram a few months ago, and we really hit it off. They seemed so genuine, we messaged constantly, and eventually, it turned into something more serious, or so I thought. They started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, showing me how much they were making. I was hesitant at first, but with their encouragement and the 'guaranteed' returns, I put in a significant portion of my life savings. I even took out a small loan. Now, the platform is gone, they've blocked me, and all my money is just... vanished.
I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I've reported it to my bank, but they said it's hard to get crypto back. Is there anything else I can do in Canada? Who should I contact? I've heard about the FBI IC3 but I'm in Canada. Does that apply to me? I just want to know if there's any hope and what the best official steps are for reporting this kind of scam.
asked by Mason Gauthier· 3d ago