#linkedin-scam
8 questions tagged with #linkedin-scam
Lost my mom's retirement to a fake crypto platform after meeting someone on LinkedIn — any hope?
I'm so ashamed right now I can barely type this. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about investment opportunities. He was really charming, always asking about my family, getting to know me. After a few weeks, he convinced me to "diversify" into crypto. He introduced me to this platform that looked legit, said it was partnered with some big names. I invested some of my own money first, saw some small returns. Then, like an idiot, I talked my mom into putting a significant chunk of her retirement savings into it, about CAD $150k. Now the platform is gone, his LinkedIn is deleted, and all the money is just... gone. I feel sick. We reached out to our bank, TD, but they said they couldn't do anything because I authorized the transfers. I don't even know where to start. Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe get some of it back? I told my mom it was my fault, and I just can't face her. She trusted me.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking app got me with fake crypto graphs. What now?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty embarrassed. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about his success in crypto, shared impressive-looking charts and predictions. He presented himself as a mentor, really, someone who wanted to help me grow my portfolio. He even had a slick website for his 'investment platform' – I won't name it here, but it looked legit. I invested my savings, about 80,000 ZAR, over a few months. The returns looked amazing on their dashboard, but when I tried to withdraw, there was always some new 'fee' or 'tax' they needed. Now he's ghosted me. I'm in Port Elizabeth and feeling completely lost. What can I even do from here? Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe see my money again?
My 'future business partner' from LinkedIn cleaned me out with a fake platform. What now?
I'm in shock, honestly. I met this guy on LinkedIn of all places, seemed really professional, lots of connections, even shared some 'success stories' about his investments. He talked big about a new AI trading platform, how it was exclusive, going to make us rich. Said it was based out of Singapore but used a custom app. I started small, saw returns, then put in my life savings, about $7k, and then some from my retirement account, another $10k. He was so convincing, always checking in, building trust. Now, the app crashed, his LinkedIn is gone, and I can't reach anyone. I feel so stupid. I've reported to IC3, but what else can I even do? Is this just gone forever? It feels like my whole future just disappeared.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty embarrassed. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super legit, talked about his 'success' in crypto and how he helps others. We chatted for weeks, built up a real rapport, you know? He then introduced me to a platform called ZG.com, which he swore was this cutting-edge exchange. I started small, saw some 'profits', and then he really pushed me to put in more, saying there was a limited-time opportunity. Long story short, I invested about 15,000 Euros, my life savings, and now ZG.com is gone. Vanished. The website is dead, his LinkedIn profile is gone. i feel so stupid. I'm in Hamburg, Germany. What have I even able to do? Is there any point reporting this? I don't even know where to begin or if anyone can actually help.
Met someone seemingly genuine on LinkedIn, now my 'investments' in CoinEgg are gone. What next from Singapore?
I really can't believe I fell for this. I met 'Alex' on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about career goals, family, all that. We moved to WhatsApp, and after a few weeks, they started talking about crypto investments, specifically urging me to put money into CoinEgg. They showed me these amazing 'returns' and I was so convinced it was legitimate because, well, LinkedIn! I put in about S$15,000, which is honestly most of my savings. Now, I can't log into CoinEgg, WhatsApp messages aren't delivering, and the LinkedIn profile is gone. I feel so stupid and betrayed. I've reported it to the Singapore police already, but what else can I do? Is there any way to trace my funds? I just feel so lost.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with fake investment charts. Where do I report from Germany?
Ok, so I'm honestly super embarrassed to even write this. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed legit, finance background, spoke great German. We talked for weeks, friendly, supportive, gave me great career advice. Then he started talking about this private investment group, showing me these amazing returns on some crypto platform, ZG.com he called it. He'd send screenshots of his own 'portfolio' growing every day. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', couldn't withdraw anything though – always some fee or 'tax' they said. I ended up dumping in about 15,000 euros, my entire savings for a down payment. He ghosted me last week after I pressed hard on withdrawals. ZG.com blocked my account. I feel like such an idiot. This was like two months of my life, constant contact, building trust. I've heard about pig butchering scams now and it fits perfectly. What are my options here in Germany for reporting this and trying to get anything back? I contacted my local police department, but they seemed a bit lost with crypto stuff.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm gutted. Met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super legit, like a real professional. He talked about diversifying investments, how traditional banks were slow, blah blah. We chatted for weeks, he even gave me some 'market insights' that actually seemed to pan out – small stuff, you know, building trust. Then he introduced me to what he called a 'private, high-yield crypto platform' for 'insiders.' Said he'd even match my initial deposit. I put in about $7,000, then another $5,000 the following week when the dashboard showed insane profits. Now, the platform's gone, his LinkedIn profile is gone, and I can't even access the 'funds.' i feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Pretoria; where do I even start reporting this mess to get my money back?
Lost my inheritance to a 'friend' from a LinkedIn group and a fake crypto site — what now?
I'm feeling so stupid and devastated. I was in a professional networking group on LinkedIn, and someone reached out, seemed really legit, talking about shared industry interests. Over a few months, we became 'friends' online, chatting about work, life, everything. They eventually introduced me to a crypto platform, saying they'd made amazing returns and it was a great way to secure my future. I was about to invest a big chunk of my inheritance. Looking back, the red flags are so obvious now... but they knew all the right things to say. I put in a significant amount, maybe around 15k EUR, and for a while, the numbers on the platform looked great. Then when I tried to withdraw, they started demanding 'fees' and 'taxes'. It's gone, isn't it? I'm in London. Where do I even begin to report this mess? I feel so ashamed.