#instagram-scam
6 questions tagged with #instagram-scam
Lost my life savings to a 'sweetheart' from Instagram, now my crypto's gone. What can I do?
I seriously feel like such an idiot. Met this amazing woman on Instagram, you know? She just seemed so... genuine. We talked for months, loads of video calls, really built up a connection. She started talking about crypto investments, said her 'uncle' was an expert and had this platform, super secure, high returns. Said she'd had great success with it, wanted me to join her. I, like, transferred about 40k GBP over maybe 3 months into this platform she swore by. Even saw the balance grow for a bit, couldn't withdraw anything though, which she said was 'normal' at first. Then poof. The platform's gone, her Instagram is gone, everything. My whole life savings, just gone. I feel so ashamed, can't even tell my mates. Who do I even report this to? Is there any hope, or am I just completely screwed?
Lost my crypto to a fake 'rewards program' from Binance via a sponsored Instagram ad. Any hope?
Feeling really stupid right now. I saw this ad on Instagram, looked super legit, like a Binance rewards thing, giving out some decent APY on staking. I clicked it, it led to a site that looked *exactly* like Binance, asked me to connect my wallet (Trust Wallet), and I did. Next thing I know, my USDT and some ETH are gone. Literally watched my balances go to zero. It was about 4500 USD total. I freaked out, tried to reverse it, obviously couldn't. I've heard about these 'wallet drainer' scams but like... I thought I was more careful. Did I just hand over my crypto? Is there *any* way to get it back? My partner is gonna kill me when they find out. I feel sick.
Sent crypto to a fake 'investment platform' found on Instagram, is my money gone?
Hi everyone, I'm really at my wit's end here. I saw an ad on Instagram for a crypto investment platform, it looked legit, had a sleek website, all the bells and whistles. They even had a 'customer support' chat that was super responsive initially. I put in about 5000 USDT (which is a huge sum for me, nearly my life savings tbh) through a few transfers from my Revolut account to what I thought was their wallet address. They showed me 'profits' on a dashboard, saying my investment was growing like crazy. When I tried to withdraw a small amount this morning, they said I needed to pay a 'tax fee' first, like 15% of the total profit, in crypto. That's when it clicked. This is a scam, isn't it? I feel so stupid. Is there any way to get it back? I have the transaction hashes and their 'platform' URL.
My 'broker' is demanding a 'premium membership activation fee' to release my crypto profits?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling so sick to my stomach right now. I got involved with a broker I found on Instagram, they seemed legit at first, always responsive, showing me how to 'trade' crypto. I put in about 2k euros initially, then another 3k, and my account balance, according to their platform, is now showing something like 25k euros. I was so excited, thought I finally caught a break. But when I tried to withdraw, first they asked for an 'AML (Anti-Money Laundering) fee' which I stupidly paid because I wanted my money. Now they're telling me I need to pay a 'premium membership activation fee' of 1500 euros to 'unlock' my withdrawal function. This feels so wrong, like they're just milking me for more money before letting me get anything out. Has anyone else experienced this specific fee? I'm worried I'm just throwing good money after bad. I'm in Rotterdam, feeling completely lost. Any advice would be amazing.
My 'future wife' from Instagram scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now I'm broke and alone. Any hope for reporting from Singapore?
I met her on Instagram, she was so sweet, seemed really into me. We talked for months, video calls, everything. She even knew my family names and stuff. She said she was working in 'wealth management' and convinced me to invest in a new crypto platform she was using. Said it was super exclusive, high returns. It looked legit too, very professional interface. I poured all my savings into it, about six figures total, thinking it was for our future. Then, when I tried to withdraw, they asked for a huge 'tax' and then she just vanished. The platform is gone now too. i feel like such an idiot. utterly heartbroken and financially ruined. Is there any point reporting this from Singapore? I've heard the police here are good but is it even possible to trace crypto? What about international agencies? I just want to know if there's any pathway at all.
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial guru' from Instagram, now she wants 'fees' to withdraw. Scam?
I met someone on Instagram a few months ago, she presented herself as a successful forex trader living in Dubai. We started chatting a lot, she was really nice and supportive. After a while, she convinced me to invest in this 'exclusive' forex platform she was using. Said it was easy money, low risk, and she'd guide me. I invested a big chunk of my inheritance, about $15,000 equivalent. For a few weeks, the profits looked real. I even saw my balance grow. But when i tried to withdraw a small amount, it got denied. She said it was a 'tax' or 'withdrawal fee' I had to pay first. She's asking for another $3,000. Is this another trick? I'm so scared I've lost everything. I feel so dumb and don't know what to do next. What are my options from Singapore?