My 'new friend' from Hinge vanished after I invested in 'SafeTradingFX'. Am I too late?
I met someone really charming on Hinge a few weeks ago. We hit it off, talked every day, seemed so genuine. Eventually, he started talking about this crypto platform, 'SafeTradingFX', and how he was making great returns. Said he'd guide me through it, promised financial freedom. I was a bit hesitant but he was so convincing, and we'd built up so much trust, or so I thought.
I put in about €4,500, my emergency fund basically. Everything looked fine on their platform for a week or two, showing profits. Then, suddenly, he stopped replying. The website is now down. My messages on Hinge and WhatsApp just go to dead ends. I tried calling the support number on the site and it's disconnected.
I feel so stupid, so heartbroken. This wasn't just about the money, but the betrayal. Is there anything at all I can do from Ireland? I've heard about these scams, but never thought it would happen to me. What are my chances of getting any of that money back, or even just reporting it properly?
asked by Saoirse Doyle· 33d ago