#fraud
3 questions tagged with #fraud
Has anyone used Nethertrace for a fake crypto trading platform scam?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out here because I'm in a truly difficult situation. I fell for a sophisticated crypto trading platform scam a few months ago. They mimicked a legitimate exchange, showed me fake profits, and I kept putting in more money from my savings, thinking I was making a fortune. Of course, when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for 'taxes' and 'fees' that never ended. My heart just sank when I realized it was all a lie. I've lost a significant amount, and I'm heartbroken. I've seen Nethertrace mentioned in some articles and online forums as a firm that helps with crypto recovery. I'm so hesitant because I've already been burned once, and honestly, I don't know who to trust anymore. Has anyone here had a positive experience with Nethertrace specifically for a fake trading platform scam? I just need some hope or a realistic understanding of what to expect.
Anyone recovered crypto with Nethertrace after falling for a romance scam?
Hi everyone, Leon from Stuttgart here. I fell for one of those awful romance scams a few months ago, lost a significant amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum to a fake investment platform. It's been devastating, frankly. I’ve just finished my initial consultation with Nethertrace, and they seem incredibly professional and transparent. They didn't promise the moon, but gave me a clear breakdown of the process and what they *can* actually do. I'm feeling a glimmer of hope for the first time in ages, but I'm also really wary because of how much I've already lost. Has anyone here personally worked with Nethertrace specifically for a romance scam involving crypto? What was your experience like? Looking for real stories, good or bad.
I'm in South Africa, lost everything to a crypto 'pig butchering' scam. Where do I even begin reporting this mess?
I really need some guidance here. I got caught up in what I now know is called a 'pig butchering' scam, similar to CoinEgg, where a seemingly lovely person I met online convinced me to invest in crypto. They built up trust for weeks, made me feel so special, and then slowly, subtly, guided me to put all my savings onto a fake investment platform. It just disappeared. I'm in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and I feel completely gutted and ashamed. I literally lost everything, including money I borrowed. I've heard about places like FBI IC3 or Action Fraud, but I'm not sure if they can help someone in South Africa. Does anyone know the proper channels or if there are any specific local authorities or international bodies I should contact first? I feel so lost and vulnerable right now.