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18 questions tagged with #france
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, crypto gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from France?
I am so lost right now, I don't even know where to begin. Met this guy, 'Michael', on a language exchange app, you know, just practicing my English. We chatted for weeks, he was so kind, so understanding. He talked about his successful crypto trading and how he wanted to help me secure my future. I'd never done crypto before but he was so convincing, said he'd guide me step-by-step. He even showed me screenshots of 'his' profits on CoinEgg, looked so legitimate. I started small, then larger amounts, eventually everything I had saved up, over 15,000 EUR. Now I can't log in, he's disappeared, and CoinEgg just... doesn't respond. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in France, is there anything, anything at all I can do? I've tried contacting the police but they just seemed overwhelmed.
My 'broker' is asking for a 'security fund' to release my profits. Has anyone heard of this?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really stupid right now. I got into forex trading a few months ago through this platform that looked legit, seemed to have great returns. Put in a decent chunk of savings, about 10k euros, and after some ups and downs, my account showed significant profits. I thought, finally, something's going right. So I tried to withdraw some of it – not even all of it, just a few thousand. And now they're saying I need to pay a 'security fund' of about 15% of my total balance *before* they can process any withdrawal. They say it's for 'account integrity' and 'regulatory compliance' and it's fully refundable once the withdrawal goes through. This sounds like another fee scam, doesn't it? My gut is screaming no, but a part of me is desperate to get my money back. Has anyone encountered this specific 'security fund' demand? What did you do? I'm in Nice, France, if that helps. Any advice is appreciated.
My 'mentor' from a networking app promised huge crypto returns, now everything's gone. What can I do from France?
I'm feeling so lost and stupid right now. Met this amazing 'mentor' on a professional networking app, you know, like LinkedIn but more niche for finance pros. We talked for months, he seemed super legit, knew all the right jargon. He convinced me to invest in crypto through this platform he swore by, said it was exclusive and had insane returns. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, thinking I was finally getting ahead. He showed me charts, profits, everything looked real. Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount for my rent, nothing. Just silence. Now the platform is down, his profile's gone from the app, and I'm out low five figures. I feel so ashamed, like how could I be so naive? I'm in Lille, France. What are my options? Is there even any hope of getting anything back? I've already called my bank but they said it's crypto so they can't do much.
A company called 'Global Asset Recovery' wants a 'bank transfer unblocking fee' to get my money back. Scam?
Bonjour everyone. I'm feeling so desperate right now, I don't even know where to start. A few months ago, I fell for one of those investment scams, lost a significant amount, like almost all my savings, to some fake crypto platform. It was a really tough time, and I felt so stupid. I reported it to the police here in Marseille, but tbh, they didn't offer much hope. Said it was very difficult to trace. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Asset Recovery'. They said they saw my report and specialize in getting funds back from these exact types of scams. They had a lot of details about my original loss, which kinda freaked me out but also made them seem legit. Now, they've been 'working' on it for a few weeks, and today they sent an invoice for a 'bank transfer unblocking fee' – around 2,500 euros – saying my funds are ready to be transferred but this fee is required by the 'international banking system' to release them. It sounds too good to be true, and frankly, I'm terrified of losing even more money. Has anyone else encountered this? Is this just another scam targeting me because they know I'm vulnerable?
My 'mentor' from a cooking app scammed me on a fake crypto platform, what can I do from France?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, you guys. I met this person through a cooking app – you know, one of those where you share recipes and tips? We started chatting, and he seemed really nice, super knowledgeable about everything, including crypto. He convinced me to invest with him, saying he could 'guide' me. I put in about 8,000 EUR into this platform he recommended, 'FXTradeGlobal' or something similar. For a while, it looked like I was making money, but when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for more fees, then taxes, then some 'liquidity' payment. Eventually, the whole site disappeared. I feel so ashamed, but I also want to fight back. What are my options here in France? I've heard about reporting to local police, but is there anything else? Any specific agencies or ways to track the crypto? Any advice would be appreciated.
Met a 'kind' man on a language app, invested in crypto, now all my funds are gone. What now?
I'm feeling really lost right now. I met this guy on a language exchange app, he was super sweet and we talked for weeks. He slowly started talking about crypto investments, saying he had this 'mentor' who made him a lot of money. I got sucked in, I really did. He convinced me to put a significant amount, about low five figures, into a platform that looked totally legitimate. It was all so convincing, the interface, the 'gains' I was seeing... until I tried to withdraw. Then suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' and then my account just disappeared. I'm in Nice, France, and I've tried calling my bank but they said it's probably gone because I authorized the transfers. I feel so stupid. Is there *anything* I can do? Who do I even report this to here in France?
My 'broker' is demanding a 'risk premium insurance' to release my profits. Is this legit?
Okay, so I'm in a bit of a bind here and feeling pretty stupid tbh. I got into this crypto trading thing a few months back through an ad on social media. Everything seemed fine, I put in a bit of money, and then they showed me these 'profits'. Looked good on paper, like over 20k Euro. When I tried to withdraw, they suddenly hit me with this new requirement: a 'risk premium insurance' fee. They say it's to protect my funds during transfer because the amount is so large. They want about 10% of my 'profits' upfront before they'll process anything. I've already put in a few grand, and I'm really worried about losing it all. My gut says this is a scam, but what if it's not and I'm just missing out? Has anyone else encountered this 'risk premium insurance' demand from a broker? I'm in Nice, France, if that helps. What should I do?
Met a 'financier' from a travel forum, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from France?
I'm gutted. Met someone really charming on a travel photography forum, we talked for weeks, felt like a genuine connection. He said he was a successful financier, always talking about his investments and how he'd made a fortune in crypto. Eventually, he convinced me to invest a small amount through a platform he swore by. It was some obscure site, something like ZG.com, not Binance or anything I'd heard of. I put in a few hundred euros at first, saw some 'profits', then got brave and put in what was left of my inheritance – about 15,000 euros. Now, the site's gone, his profile on the forum is deleted, and he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Montpellier. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or even just report this effectively from France?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a book club app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform. Can I recover from France?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, really embarrassed to even type this out. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a book club app, we chatted for months, he was so kind and understanding, seemed really into literature like me. Eventually, he started talking about crypto investments, how he'd made a lot of money with this specific platform, said it was super secure and he'd guide me. I was hesitant, but he was so persistent and persuasive, showing me 'screenshots' of his profits. I ended up putting in about 8,000 euros, my life savings, thinking it was a legitimate way to grow my money for retirement. Now, the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and I feel like such a fool. It was all a lie. I'm in Montpellier, France. I've heard about these 'pig butchering' scams. Is there seriously any hope for people like me? I feel so lost, I don't even know where to begin to report this effectively or if it's even worth it. Any advice, especially from others who've been through this, would be a lifeline right now.
Lost significant crypto after getting lured into a fake 'arbitrage' platform, is there any hope?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty distraught right now. I was chatting with someone I met on a social media platform, and they gradually convinced me about this 'opportunity' to make easy money doing crypto arbitrage. They showed me screenshots, even a few small successful withdrawals, so I stupidly thought it was legit. I transferred about 7,000 USD worth of ETH and USDT to this platform, which they said was connected to Binance for 'liquidity'. I even sent it through Trust Wallet, thinking that was safe. Everything looked fine on their interface, showing profits daily. But when I tried to withdraw a larger amount, suddenly there were 'tax' issues, 'compliance fees', and now they've gone silent. The website looks pretty generic, now that I look closer, and the person blocked me. I know, I was an idiot. Is there _any_ way to trace these funds or get them back? I'm in Lyon, France, if that matters.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – can I recover from France?
I really don't know where to turn. I met someone really lovely on a well-known dating app a few months ago. He was so attentive, so kind, and we just clicked. We talked for hours every day, planning our future. Then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity he was involved in. At first, I was hesitant, but he showed me screenshots of his own 'gains' and explained everything so thoroughly. He even introduced me to his 'professor' on Telegram who supposedly guided investments. I ended up putting in a significant portion of my inheritance – money my Maman left me. It was for a down payment on a place of my own. Now the platform, which was 'BitRisePro', has gone completely offline and I can't reach him or the 'professor'. All the chats are gone. I feel so ashamed, so stupid for falling for it. I'm in Paris. Is there any hope of getting any of this back? What can I even do here in France?
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – can I recover from France?
i'm just... i'm devastated. i met this wonderful man on a dating app, 'Laurent', he was so attentive and charming. we talked for months, he knew everything about me, my family, my dreams. then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super exclusive, only for people he really trusted. he said it would double my inheritance within months, make our future together so much easier. i transferred about 15,000 euros into this platform, 'CryptoWealth Pro' it was called. he walked me through every step. for a while, i saw numbers going up, i even 'withdrew' a small amount, like 100 euros, just to make sure it was real. it worked! so i put more in. now, both 'Laurent' and the platform are gone. no replies, nothing. i feel so stupid, so gullible. my inheritance was meant for a down payment on a house. i'm in Nantes, France. where do i even begin to report this? is there any hope of getting even a tiny bit back?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from an art app, fake crypto platform. Any hope from France?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I met someone really charming on an art discussion app a few months ago. We talked about so much more than art, became close, and then he started talking about crypto investments, specifically urging me to put money into something called ZG.com. He made it sound so safe, so easy. I ended up putting in my entire life savings, about three years of hard work, after seeing some 'returns' in the app. Then, overnight, everything just vanished. My 'friend' stopped responding, the platform went dark. I feel so stupid and ashamed. I contacted my bank, but they just said the transfers went through. I don't know what to do. Is there any way to report this from France? Has anyone in France dealt with `ZG.com` before? I'm desperate for advice.
My 'broker' is asking for a 'withdrawal authorization fee' to release my crypto profits. Is this legit?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda freaking out here. I've been trading with this broker called EuroFX for a few months now, mostly crypto. I put in about 2k initially, and to my surprise, my account actually grew quite a bit, like low five figures. I was super excited, told my husband this might actually work out. But now, when I try to withdraw the profits, they're suddenly asking for a 'withdrawal authorization fee' – it's like 15% of my balance! They say it's for 'regulatory compliance' and to 'validate the funds for release'. I've never heard of such a thing. My legit bank in France, Crédit Agricole, never asks for a fee *before* a withdrawal. It feels really off, but they keep pressuring me saying if I don't pay it, my funds will be frozen indefinitely. I'm in Lille, France. What should I do? Is this normal for crypto brokers? Or am I being scammed?
Met someone on a travel app, lost my pension to a fake crypto platform. What can I do from France?
I really need some advice. I met someone on kind of a travel networking app, we chatted for months, talked about visiting each other eventually, really built up a connection. They were sweet, attentive, always asking about my day. After a while, they started talking about this 'amazing opportunity' in crypto, saying they'd made so much money and wanted to share the secret with me. Said their uncle was a big shot at some exchange, it sounded legit, you know? They even sent me screenshots of their 'profits'. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persuasive, and I trusted them. Ended up putting a significant portion of my pension into this platform they linked me to. It had a slick interface, everything looked real. For a few weeks, it even 'grew'. Then, when I tried to withdraw, they suddenly said I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'withdrawal fee'. That's when I knew, deep down, it was a scam. The person disappeared, blocked me everywhere. I'm in France, lost over 50,000 euros. I feel so stupid and ashamed. Is there anything at all I can do? I've reported to the local police, but they seemed overwhelmed.
Friend from a gaming app led me to a fake investment platform – where do I even start reporting?
I'm feeling really stupid right now. I met this guy through an online game a few months back – we chatted a lot, seemed really genuine and helpful. He eventually started talking about investment opportunities, crypto stuff, and told me about this platform that looked legit. I put in about 8,000 Euros, most of my savings, after he showed me 'his' profits. For a bit, it actually looked like I was making money on the platform's dashboard, but when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for more fees, taxes, all sorts of excuses. Now I can't access anything. He's ghosted me. I just feel so… violated. I know it's a romance scam/pig butchering thing now, but I was so careful, or I thought I was. I'm in Lyon, France. What should my first steps be for reporting this? Is there any way to track the money or get it back?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, invested in ZG.com. Any hope from France?
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. I met this person on a fitness app, you know, just looking for workout buddies. We clicked, started chatting every day, moved to WhatsApp. They seemed so nice, so genuine, talking about their life, their family, their investment success. Said they could 'help' me make some extra money, especially with my small business struggling a bit after all the lockdowns. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent and showed me 'profits' on this platform called ZG.com. It all looked legit, like a real exchange. I put in what I could, then more, then even pressured my sister to lend me some money. They kept saying, "just a little more for VIP level payouts, guaranteed!" Now, everything's gone. Poof. Can't withdraw, can't even log in. They blocked me everywhere. My life savings, gone. My sister's money, gone. I'm in Lyon, France. I already reported it to the local gendarmerie, but they didn't seem to know much about crypto scams. Has anyone from France dealt with this? Is there anything else I can do? I feel so stupid and broken.
My 'new partner' from a dating app scammed me with a fake forex platform; can I report from France?
I really need some advice. I met someone really lovely on a well-known dating app a few months ago. We talked for ages, everything seemed so real. Then, they started talking about this amazing opportunity in forex trading. They showed me screenshots of huge profits, talked about how easy it was. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persuasive, saying it was a way for us to build a future together. I ended up putting in about 15,000 euros, a huge chunk of my savings. It was on a platform they introduced me to, which looked legitimate at first glance. For a while, the numbers on my account went up. I even did a small withdrawal of 100 euros to 'test' it, which worked! That made me trust them even more. But then, when I tried to withdraw the rest for a planned house deposit, they kept coming up with excuses – taxes, fees, 'system upgrades.' Now, I can't access anything, and the person has vanished. I feel so stupid and heartbroken. I'm in Lille, France. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or at least report them properly from here?