#fake-platform
7 questions tagged with #fake-platform
Lost my inheritance to 'the one' from Facebook, now fake platform wants 'security deposit' to withdraw. Help?
Feeling like such an idiot, guys. I met someone on Facebook, a really lovely person, or so I thought. We chatted for months, long calls, shared so much. Eventually, they started talking about this crypto platform, saying it was a 'safe' way to grow my inheritance money. Said they'd made a lot, wanted us to build a future. I put in a significant amount, not everything thankfully, but a big chunk. It showed growth, and when I tried to withdraw some profits for my sister's medical bills, it got complicated. First, they said there were 'system security issues' because my IP address changed, then demanded a 'security deposit' of $3,000 to 'verify my identity' and unlock the withdrawal function. Now the person has ghosted me. I'm in Durban, South Africa. Is there any way to recover this? I've sent money through local banks and also some crypto from my Luno account. I feel so ashamed and desperate. What can I do?
Met someone on Tinder, lost crypto to fake platform – now they want a 'minimum balance' to withdraw. Any hope?
I'm feeling so numb and stupid right now. I met someone really charming on Tinder a few months back. We talked for ages, seemed super genuine, like we really connected. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making good money on this platform. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, showing me 'screenshots' and everything. Eventually, I put in a few thousand euros, then a bit more, seeing the 'profits' grow on the platform dashboard. It felt so real. Now I tried to withdraw some profits, just to test it out, and the platform blocked it. Said something about 'system security' and a 'minimum account balance' requirement of €3,000 before any withdrawals can be processed. I don't have another €3,000! I'm already drained. I'm in Toulouse, France. Is this a common scam? Is there absolutely anything I can do, or is it all just gone? Any advice on who to even contact here?
Lost my savings after investing in crypto on a platform shared via TikTok, is it all gone?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty numb right now. I met this guy on TikTok a few weeks ago, seemed really successful, always posting about luxury cars and travel. We started chatting, and he convinced me to invest in crypto through this platform he was using. He said he had an 'insider strategy' and showed me screenshots of huge daily profits. I started with a small amount, like $500, and it actually went up! I could see it on the platform. He kept pushing me to put more in, saying it was a limited-time opportunity. So I transferred about $15,000 worth of USDT from my Coinbase wallet to this new platform. It looked legit, had charts and everything. For a few days, the numbers kept climbing. Then I tried to withdraw a small profit, and it said 'account frozen, requires tax payment'. I messaged him, and he said it was standard procedure and I needed to pay another 10% to unlock it. I'm starting to think this is a huge scam. Is there *any* way to get my money back? I'm in Al Ain, UAE, and this money was meant for my kids' education. Feeling like such an idiot.
My 'soulmate' from an art forum disappeared with my crypto on a fake exchange. Any hope?
Feeling absolutely devastated, kinda numb actually. Met this amazing person on an art history forum, we really connected over months, shared so much. Then they introduced me to 'crypto investing' on this platform called 'BitFinance Pro'. Said they'd made a killing and wanted me to join in. I started small, saw returns, even withdrew a tiny bit once. Then they pushed me to put in more, saying there was a 'limited opportunity' coming up. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, everything I had for a down payment. Now the platform is gone, their number's disconnected, and I can't access anything. I know, I know, I feel so stupid. How could I have been so naive? I'm in Almere. What even *is* this type of scam, and is there any way to report it effectively or get anything back? I saved all the chat logs and transaction IDs. They even convinced me to download a special app outside the usual app stores.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty ashamed. I met this guy on a dating app, he was so charming, said he was from a wealthy background but worked in crypto. We chatted for months, he was really attentive, even sent me flowers on my birthday. Eventually, he convinced me to invest in what he called a 'private crypto fund' for high net worth individuals, saying it was a sure thing. He walked me through setting up an account on a platform that looked legit, 'FXPrimeCapital'. I put in about 15,000 CAD, which was a chunk of my inheritance. I even saw 'profits' for a bit, but when I tried to withdraw, the platform just froze. He blocked me everywhere. I've tried calling the support numbers, nothing. I'm in Halifax, Canada. Is there really any point in reporting this? I feel so stupid. What can I even do?
Met a guy on a language exchange app, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from Miami?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, like, beyond embarrassed. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a Spanish language exchange app about two months ago. We started chatting, moved to WhatsApp, then Telegram. He was so charming, super supportive of my Spanish learning, and seemed genuinely interested in me. He started talking about crypto investments, how he was making good money through some 'private' platform. I was hesitant at first, but he was so patient, showing me "his" profits and everything. I eventually put in about 8k, then another 5k, into this platform he linked me to – it looked legit, had charts, everything. Now, everything's gone. The platform's offline, his numbers are dead, and I just feel sick to my stomach. I'm in Miami. What steps do I even take? Is reporting really going to do anything?
Lost my savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto app. Should I even bother reporting from UAE?
I really need some advice here. I met someone on a professional networking app, you know, the kind where you connect for career opportunities and stuff. This guy, he seemed super successful, always talking about his investments and how he was mentoring people to financial freedom. He added me to a WhatsApp group with other 'mentees,' and they all seemed to be making crazy money on this crypto platform he recommended – it was called something generic like 'Global Trade Pro.' I started with a small amount, saw some 'returns,' and then invested pretty much everything I had, a low five-figure sum. Now, the platform is gone, the WhatsApp group is deleted, and he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid. I told my family I was investing in a solid startup, not this. I'm based in Sharjah, UAE. Is there any point in reporting this? Will local police even care? I feel so embarrassed. Do I have any options here?