Is my crypto gone forever after falling for a TikTok investment scam? Feeling so dumb.
I really messed up, you guys. I met someone on TikTok a few months back – they seemed really legit, talking about crypto investing and showing off their 'profits'. Eventually, they convinced me to put money into this platform they called 'GlobalExchangePro'. It looked pretty professional, ngl. I started with a small amount, then kept adding more as I saw the 'returns' grow on the dashboard. They even prompted me to upgrade my 'membership level' for better returns.
Now, when I tried to withdraw my money, they're asking for a 20% 'tax' payment upfront before they'll release anything. Total red flag, I know, but I'm desperate. I put in about $8,000 USD, which is a HUGE amount for me here in Cape Town. I've reported it to the local police, but they just kinda shrugged. Is there anything, anything at all, that can be done? Or am i just out of luck?
asked by Joshua Naidoo· 1d ago
