#pig-butchering
128 questions tagged with #pig-butchering
Is 'Recovery Agents / Scammer 2.0 (sleuthforge.com)' a legit way to get my crypto back?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling so desperate right now. I lost a significant amount of crypto (low five figures, mostly Ethereum) to a fake investment platform a few months ago. It was one of those 'pig butchering' things, you know? I was so embarrassed and felt really stupid. I tried reporting it to the police here in Hannover and even contacted Action Fraud in the UK because some of the transactions went through a British bank, but nothing came of it. Anyway, out of the blue, I got an email from a company called 'Recovery Agents / Scammer 2.0', their website is sleuthforge.com. They claim they specialize in tracing crypto and recovering funds from these elaborate scams. They sent me a really detailed report about how they operate and said they could get my money back. But, they're asking for a 'digital wallet activation fee' before they can start the process. They say it's refundable once the recovery is complete. It's not a small amount, a few thousand euros. I'm so scared of being scammed again, but also really hope this is my chance. Has anyone heard of them? Is this real or just another scam trying to hit me again?
Lost my inheritance to 'the one' from Facebook, now fake platform wants 'security deposit' to withdraw. Help?
Feeling like such an idiot, guys. I met someone on Facebook, a really lovely person, or so I thought. We chatted for months, long calls, shared so much. Eventually, they started talking about this crypto platform, saying it was a 'safe' way to grow my inheritance money. Said they'd made a lot, wanted us to build a future. I put in a significant amount, not everything thankfully, but a big chunk. It showed growth, and when I tried to withdraw some profits for my sister's medical bills, it got complicated. First, they said there were 'system security issues' because my IP address changed, then demanded a 'security deposit' of $3,000 to 'verify my identity' and unlock the withdrawal function. Now the person has ghosted me. I'm in Durban, South Africa. Is there any way to recover this? I've sent money through local banks and also some crypto from my Luno account. I feel so ashamed and desperate. What can I do?
A company called 'Global Asset Protection' contacted me, asking for a 'refundable security deposit' to recover my crypto. Is this a new type of recovery scam?
Hi everyone, I'm pretty stressed out right now. About six months ago, I fell for a really nasty pig butchering scam and lost almost everything I had, around low five figures, all in crypto. I was so embarrassed I didn't even tell my family. I reported it to the local police here in Singapore and also tried to file a report with the FBI IC3 online, but haven't heard much back from anyone. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Asset Protection'. They said they had 'traced' my lost funds and could recover them. They even showed me some transaction IDs that looked vaguely familiar, saying they were 'frozen assets'. But now they're asking for a 'refundable security deposit' of about 2k USD before they can release my funds. They say it's to 'cover legal and regulatory compliance' and will be returned once the funds are transferred. It sounds too good to be true, and after what happened, I'm super paranoid. Is this just another scam targeting me again?
Lost my savings to a 'sweetheart' from a language exchange app. What now?
Hi everyone, I'm honestly still reeling. I met someone on a language exchange app, 'LinguaLink'. We chatted for months, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt so real, you know? He was so supportive, always asking about my day. Then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, ZG.com. He said he'd made a fortune and wanted to help me. I was hesitant, but he was so convincing, showing me screenshots of gains, walking me through setting up accounts... I put in about €7,000, which was pretty much all my savings, in small bits over a few weeks. I even saw some small returns initially, which made me trust it even more. Then, when I tried to withdraw a larger amount, suddenly there were 'tax' fees, then 'security' fees. He kept urging me to pay them, saying it was standard, but I just didn't have any more money. Now he's ghosted me, and ZG.com support isn't responding. I feel so stupid and violated. I'm in Galway, Ireland. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this or get my money back?
My USDT disappeared from Crustwin.com after 'copy trading', is it a scam?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really sick about this. I met someone on LinkedIn, seemed legit, talked for a while. They introduced me to Crustwin.com, saying they were making really good money with 'copy trading' on their platform. I've never done crypto before but they walked me through it, helped me set up MetaMask and sent USDT there, then transferred it to Crustwin.com. I saw my balance growing, sometimes daily, it looked great on their dashboard. I put in about 8k USD initially, then another 5k when they said there was a 'VIP level' for even better returns. Now, it's all gone. When I tried to withdraw, Crustwin.com said I needed to pay a 20% tax *before* withdrawal. I paid that, thinking it was just a final hurdle. Then they said my 'account was frozen' due to suspicious activity and I needed to pay a 'security deposit'. I'm out nearly 15k USD now and I just have a bad feeling. Is Crustwin.com a known scam? Is there any way to get my USDT back? I'm in Eindhoven, this is devastating.
Lost everything to a fake 'financial advisor' scam, is Nethertrace my last hope?
I'm Sophie from Pretoria, South Africa, and I feel completely gutted. I fell for one of those sophisticated investment scams, you know, where a 'financial advisor' builds trust over months. They convinced me to put my entire retirement fund – about 800,000 ZAR, which is like 40k USD – into a platform that looked totally legit. It was all crypto, supposedly generating amazing returns, but now the platform's gone, the 'advisor' vanished, and my funds are just... gone. I tried reporting it to local police, but they just looked at me blankly when I said 'Bitcoin'. I've seen some ads for Nethertrace and frankly, I'm scared. I've already been scammed once, I can't afford to get scammed again by a recovery service. Has anyone here actually had a real, tangible recovery with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)? Are they really different from all the other fake recovery promises out there? Any experiences, good or bad, would be really appreciated. i'm desperate.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto on a forex platform. Any hope?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I met this person, 'Antoine,' on a professional networking site back in January. He seemed really legitimate, talking about investments and how he'd made a fortune in forex. We chatted for weeks, he was so kind and encouraging, even helped me with some career advice. Eventually, he convinced me to invest in an 'exclusive' forex trading platform he was using. Said it was regulated, showed me screenshots of his own insane profits. I started small, about 5,000 euros, and honestly, the platform *showed* returns. It looked so real. He coached me on trades. I even made a small withdrawal of 200 euros which worked. So stupidly, I put in more, about 79,000 euros in total, mostly crypto. Then, when I tried to withdraw a larger sum, they hit me with a huge 'tax' demand. Antoine disappeared, blocked me everywhere. The platform is now totally inaccessible. My life savings, gone. I reported it to the local police, but they just looked blank. What else can I even do? Is there any hope for someone in France?
Met someone on Tinder, lost crypto to fake platform – now they want a 'minimum balance' to withdraw. Any hope?
I'm feeling so numb and stupid right now. I met someone really charming on Tinder a few months back. We talked for ages, seemed super genuine, like we really connected. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making good money on this platform. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, showing me 'screenshots' and everything. Eventually, I put in a few thousand euros, then a bit more, seeing the 'profits' grow on the platform dashboard. It felt so real. Now I tried to withdraw some profits, just to test it out, and the platform blocked it. Said something about 'system security' and a 'minimum account balance' requirement of €3,000 before any withdrawals can be processed. I don't have another €3,000! I'm already drained. I'm in Toulouse, France. Is this a common scam? Is there absolutely anything I can do, or is it all just gone? Any advice on who to even contact here?
My 'mentor' from an online group convinced me to go to Thailand, now my crypto is gone from a compound. What now?
I am absolutely devastated. I met this person online, on a professional networking site, and they seemed so legitimate. We talked for months about crypto, and they eventually convinced me to come work for a 'crypto trading firm' they were starting in Thailand. They even paid for my flights. I thought it was a huge opportunity. But when I got there, it was... not what I expected. It was more like a highly controlled compound, not a regular office. They took my passport, told me I had to work off my 'debt' for the flight and accommodation. They made me create accounts on Binance and Kraken, then transfer *my own* crypto savings there, saying it was for 'training' and 'initial capital'. Now, after a few weeks of being essentially trapped, I managed to get out with the help of a local contact I secretly made, but all my crypto, about 15k EUR, is gone from those exchange accounts. They must have accessed it somehow. I don't know what to do. I'm back in Germany, but I feel so stupid and violated. Is there any way to get it back? What are my options?
Is 'Mrs Oxxxx Trader Recovery Company & Foundation' legit? They say they can get my money back from a pig butchering scam.
Hey everyone, I'm in a really bad place right now. I lost a significant amount to a crypto pig butchering scam back in January – almost everything I had saved up, thinking it was a legit investment. My partner and I were devastated. I reported it to the FBI IC3 and local police here in Toronto, but honestly, I didn't get much hope back. It's been radio silence mostly. Then, just last week, I got an email. It's from 'Mrs Oxxxx Trader Recovery Company & Foundation'. They somehow knew about my loss, even mentioned some details that felt... specific. They're saying they have a high success rate recovering funds from these exact types of scams, especially pig butchering. They want an 'onboarding and due diligence fee' to start the process. They've sent me a brochure and even a 'testimonial' video. It sounds too good to be true, but also, what if it's my only shot? I'm so desperate to get something back. Has anyone heard of them? Or dealt with a 'recovery foundation' before? Any advice would be huge.
Lost a huge sum to a 'pig butchering' scam, has Nethertrace actually helped anyone?
I'm Sophie from Durban, and I'm just utterly crushed right now. I fell for a pig-butchering scam, honestly, i feel so stupid. It was months of talking to this person, they seemed so genuine, and then they convinced me to put a significant amount into this fake crypto trading platform. It's gone. My life savings, literally about 50,000 EUR, gone. I've been researching recovery firms and came across Nethertrace. I know there are so many scams out there, even for recovery. I've already been burnt by one firm that asked for crypto upfront, so I'm super wary. Has anyone actually had a real, positive experience with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)? Did they genuinely help you trace and recover funds, or is this just another false hope? I'm at my wit's end, and I can't afford to lose any more money or hope.
Lost everything to a fake forex platform after meeting 'Raymond' on Tinder, what now?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met this guy, 'Raymond,' on Tinder a few months back. We really hit it off, talked for weeks, and he seemed so sweet and genuine. He eventually convinced me to try forex trading on this platform he was using. Said it was super easy, and he'd guide me through it. I started with a small amount, saw some 'gains,' and then he pushed me to put in more, saying we could make a future together. I ended up pouring almost all my savings into it, like, a significant five-figure sum, thinking it was for our future. Now, the site's gone dark. I tried to withdraw some funds earlier this week, and they demanded a 'tax' payment that was like 20% of my supposed balance. Raymond vanished when I told him I didn't have any more money for taxes. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My head is spinning. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this effectively or get my money back?
Lost my superannuation to a 'gentleman' from an expat forum on a crypto platform. How do I report this in Australia?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling really raw right now. I met someone on an expat forum about 8 months ago, a 'gentleman' who seemed really genuine and understanding. We connected over shared experiences of living abroad, and eventually, he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform he was using. He was so convincing, showing me screenshots of daily profits, always there to 'guide' me through the initial setup and small investments. I was stupid, I know. I ended up putting in a significant chunk of my superannuation, thinking I was securing my future. For a while, the numbers looked good on their platform, then suddenly, when I tried to withdraw a larger amount, they hit me with all these 'tax' and 'compliance' fees. Now he's vanished, and the platform is unresponsive. It's all gone. I'm in Newcastle, Australia. I've heard bits and pieces about reporting to the police or some financial bodies, but it all feels so overwhelming. Has anyone in Australia dealt with something like this? What's the best way to report a crypto scam, especially when it involves my super? I just don't know where to even begin.
A company called 'Reclaim Asset Solutions' wants a 'cryptocurrency vault unlocking fee'. Scam?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so lost and desperate. Back in November, I fell for one of those pig butchering scams – lost a decent chunk, like, low five figures, all in crypto. It was devastating, I didn't even tell my family the full amount. I reported it to the local police here in Singapore, but they basically said it's a long shot. Then, out of nowhere, I get an email from a company called 'Reclaim Asset Solutions'. They said they track these crypto scams and found my case. They sound super professional, even mentioned specific details about the transaction hash which kinda freaked me out but also made me hopeful. They're saying they can recover my funds, but I need to pay a 'cryptocurrency vault unlocking fee' first, about 2,500 USDT. They explained it's for some secure protocol to access the scammer's wallets. I'm so torn. Is this legit? Or am I just about to get scammed again? I really can't afford to lose more. Please help.
My 'soulmate' from an art forum disappeared with my crypto on a fake exchange. Any hope?
Feeling absolutely devastated, kinda numb actually. Met this amazing person on an art history forum, we really connected over months, shared so much. Then they introduced me to 'crypto investing' on this platform called 'BitFinance Pro'. Said they'd made a killing and wanted me to join in. I started small, saw returns, even withdrew a tiny bit once. Then they pushed me to put in more, saying there was a 'limited opportunity' coming up. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, everything I had for a down payment. Now the platform is gone, their number's disconnected, and I can't access anything. I know, I know, I feel so stupid. How could I have been so naive? I'm in Almere. What even *is* this type of scam, and is there any way to report it effectively or get anything back? I saved all the chat logs and transaction IDs. They even convinced me to download a special app outside the usual app stores.
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial advisor' from a professional networking app, any recovery hope from US?
Feeling so stupid, honestly. I met this guy on a professional networking site, thought he was legit, you know? He seemed really successful, sharp, talked about blockchain and fintech. We chatted for weeks, then months, started feeling really close. He suggested I invest some of my inheritance, said he had these 'insider strategies' on a platform he called `BitForex impersonators`. Sounded legit at the time, especially with the 'BitForex' part, I didn't realize it was a copycat site until much later. Started with a small amount, saw good returns in my 'account' on their site. Put in more, then all of it. Now he's ghosted me, the site's down, and my entire inheritance, close to six figures, is gone. I'm in Philly, tried calling my bank, they just said it was an international transfer and they couldn't do much. I've heard about the FBI IC3 but haven't filed yet, kinda scared and embarrassed. Is there actually any point? What exactly should I tell them? Any experience with recovery, or am I just out of luck?
Lost everything to a 'friend' from a wellness app on a forex platform. Any hope from Dubai?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, tbh. Met someone super charming on a wellness app, we connected over fitness goals and healthy living. Started as just friendly chats, then escalated into talks about financial independence, and they showed me this 'amazing' forex trading platform. I started small, like a few hundred dollars, and it looked like I was making money. They were so encouraging, saying I had a knack for it. Ended up putting in over $84,000, which was my entire savings from years of working hard. When I tried to withdraw a significant chunk, it got blocked. They said I needed to pay a 'tax' of 20% before I could get anything. I panicked, didn't pay, and now the whole platform is gone. Completely inaccessible. My 'friend' also disappeared. I'm in Dubai, and I've tried reaching out to local authorities, but it feels like hitting a brick wall. Is there ANYthing I can do? Or am I just completely out of luck?
My savings are gone after a fake 'liquidity mining' platform, anything I can do to get it back?
Hey everyone, I'm in a really bad spot right now. I met someone on social media a few months back, and they slowly convinced me to invest in what they called a 'high-yield liquidity mining platform.' It looked legitimate, had a slick interface, and even showed daily returns at first. I started with a small amount, saw it grow, and then put in everything I had saved, about 18,000 USDT. They kept pushing me to add more, saying the returns were guaranteed. Now, the platform is gone. The website is offline, and the person I was talking to deleted their account. My wallet shows a transaction where all my USDT was moved out to an address I don't recognize. I feel so stupid, I should've known better. I've heard about Chainalysis, but honestly, I don't even know where to begin. Is there *any* chance of getting my money back? Or is it just gone forever? I'm based in Abu Dhabi, if that helps.
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, crypto gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from France?
I am so lost right now, I don't even know where to begin. Met this guy, 'Michael', on a language exchange app, you know, just practicing my English. We chatted for weeks, he was so kind, so understanding. He talked about his successful crypto trading and how he wanted to help me secure my future. I'd never done crypto before but he was so convincing, said he'd guide me step-by-step. He even showed me screenshots of 'his' profits on CoinEgg, looked so legitimate. I started small, then larger amounts, eventually everything I had saved up, over 15,000 EUR. Now I can't log in, he's disappeared, and CoinEgg just... doesn't respond. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in France, is there anything, anything at all I can do? I've tried contacting the police but they just seemed overwhelmed.
Lost my savings to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, now my crypto is gone via a fake platform called 'XBT Exchange'. Any hope from South Africa?
Okay, I'm mortified even typing this out, but I'm desperate. I met this person on a language exchange app, they seemed so genuine, super sweet, patient with my terrible French. We chatted for weeks, moved to WhatsApp, and then they started talking about 'crypto trading opportunities'. They convinced me to put money into this platform called 'XBT Exchange' – looked totally legit, had charts, everything. I started with a small amount, saw 'returns', got excited, and then put in nearly all my savings, about 15k USD equivalent. I even borrowed a bit from my sister. Now, the site is gone. Just poof. My 'sweetheart' blocked me everywhere. I'm in Durban, South Africa, and I feel like such an idiot. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? Or am I just completely screwed? I've got screenshots of chats and the 'platform' before it vanished.
A company called 'Global Fraud Investigators' wants a 'regulatory compliance fee'. Is this another scam?
Hey everyone, I'm Sophie from Darwin, feeling pretty low right now. About six months ago, I got caught up in a crypto investment scam – lost nearly 15k AUD, which was basically my life savings. It was one of those 'pig butchering' things, really messed me up. I reported it to ASIC, but honestly, didn't hear much back, just the usual 'we're investigating' line. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from a company called 'Global Fraud Investigators'. They said they track these crypto scams and have a high success rate. They even knew the name of the platform I lost money on! They've been super professional on the phone, sending me 'case documents' and everything. But now they're asking for a 'regulatory compliance fee' of 1200 AUD before they can 'release' my funds. They said it's for some international anti-money laundering thing. My gut is screaming scam, but a part of me is desperate. Has anyone dealt with these guys or something similar? I really can't afford to lose more.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app. Now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from South Africa?
Feeling absolutely devastated and, honestly, stupid. I met this guy on a dating app a few months ago, and he seemed so perfect. We talked for ages, video calls, everything felt real. He eventually started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super exclusive, only for his 'closest friends'. Said it was with some platform he called 'WealthFlowPro'. He helped me set up an account, even guided me through buying crypto on a real exchange and then transferring it to WealthFlowPro. I put in a significant portion of my inheritance – low six figures, thinking I was building a future for us. For a while, the returns looked incredible on their platform. Then, suddenly, he disappeared. And WealthFlowPro's website is just… gone. No way to log in, no support. I've tried reaching out to him, but his number is disconnected, and he's vanished from the dating app. I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa. Is there ANYthing I can do? I've reported it to the local police, but they seemed overwhelmed. I feel so alone and foolish.
A company called 'Global Recovery Solutions' wants a 'cryptocurrency wallet validation fee'. Scam?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach about this. I lost a significant amount of crypto (low five figures, mostly ETH) to a fake investment platform a few months back. It was a classic 'pig butchering' scam – met someone online, they convinced me it was a guaranteed return, I put in more and more, then poof, all gone. My partner is still mad at me, and I've been trying to deal with the fallout. Now, out of the blue, I got an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Recovery Solutions'. They said they track crypto scams and found my case. They even knew some specifics, which freaked me out a bit, like what coins I lost. They're saying they can get my funds back, but they need a 'cryptocurrency wallet validation fee' first, which is like 800 quid. They claim it's to 'authenticate' my new wallet before they transfer the recovered funds. I'm so desperate to get the money back, but I'm also terrified of being scammed again. Has anyone heard of these guys or this fee? It feels like another red flag, but I'm just so hopeful.
My USDT disappeared after a 'customer support' chat on CoinEgg. Is it gone for good?
Hey everyone, I'm really panicking here. I had about $12,000 USDT on what I thought was a legitimate exchange, CoinEgg. I'd been trading there for a few months, mostly small amounts. Last week, I got a notification saying my account needed 'urgent verification' to avoid suspension. It looked pretty convincing, like a real pop-up. I clicked it and it opened a chat with 'customer support'. They asked me to 'authenticate' my wallet by providing my private key, saying it was a new security measure. I know, I know, huge red flag, but I was so worried about losing access to my funds and they sounded really helpful. Within an hour of giving them the key, my USDT balance was zero. I immediately tried to log in again but couldn't. I've sent emails but no response. Is there anything at all I can do? I'm based in Singapore, this is almost all my savings.
My 'new partner' convinced me to send all my ETH to a new 'exchange' that's now gone, what do I do?
Man, I'm just… completely gutted. I met someone really nice online a few months ago, and things moved pretty fast. They seemed really sweet and successful, said they worked in crypto trading. After a while, they suggested I move my ETH from my regular wallet to a new platform they were using, said it had way better returns. It looked legit, kinda like Binance or something, but it was called CoinEgg. I transferred almost all my savings, a pretty significant amount, because they kept showing me these 'profits' on their own account there. We were talking about our future, moving in together, and then… poof. The website's gone, their number's dead, and all my ETH is just… gone. I've tried searching for CoinEgg, but nothing comes up. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I feel so stupid and ashamed.
My 'soulmate' from a niche app disappeared with my crypto on a fake exchange. What can I do?
I'm still trying to process all of this. Met someone on a niche hobby app, we really connected, like, spent months talking, planning a future. I thought it was real, you know? He seemed so genuine, so understanding. Then he introduced me to this 'investment opportunity' on what he called a 'private exchange' – said it was exclusive and super profitable. I started with a small amount, saw returns, and got comfortable. He was always there, guiding me. Then he convinced me to put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, everything. Said we could buy a place together. And then, poof. Site's gone, his profile's gone, everything. I feel so incredibly stupid and heartbroken. I tried contacting the platform's 'support' email, but it bounced. I'm in Miami. Where do I even start? What's the process for reporting this kind of thing, specifically to federal authorities? Is there any way to get my money back from these crypto guys?
Feeling so stupid, lost my life savings to a 'wine investment' scammer. Any recovery hope from Singapore?
I'm writing this feeling utterly devastated and frankly, really dumb. I met someone on a dating app – super charming, seemed legit, talked about his family, etc. After a few weeks, he started talking about these 'exclusive' wine investments. Like, rare Bordeaux, fine spirits, that kinda thing. He showed me this platform, it looked really official, with market graphs and everything. I started small, saw some 'returns', and then he convinced me to put in my entire retirement savings, about low five figures, saying it was a 'guaranteed' return because of his 'inside connections'. Now, the website's gone. Poof. And so is he, obviously. I've tried contacting the bank, but they said since I authorized the transfers, there's little they can do. I'm in Singapore. Is there any actual hope for getting *any* of my money back? I feel so ashamed, I haven't even told my family.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto on some fake platform. Any hope from UK?
I'm feeling so numb right now. I met someone really convincing through a professional networking site, thought they were a legitimate mentor, a 'guru' in crypto. We chatted for months, they built so much trust, even helped me with some career advice. Eventually, they convinced me to invest in what they called a 'private blockchain project' – said it was exclusive, high returns, you know the drill. I poured a significant chunk of my redundancy package into it, about £15,000, transferred in crypto, mainly ETH. Now, the 'platform' they directed me to, which looked super slick, is gone. Completely inaccessible. They've ghosted me on all channels. I've tried reaching out to Action Fraud already, but it felt like I was just filling out a form into the void. Did anyone in the UK actually get anything back after reporting to them? Or is there something else I should be doing? I just feel so stupid and desperate.
My 'future spouse' from a language app disappeared with my crypto on some fake exchange. What can I do?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty numb right now. I met someone on a language exchange app a few months ago, and we just clicked. We talked every day, had video calls, it felt so real. They eventually introduced me to this 'amazing investment opportunity' in crypto, saying their uncle worked at a big firm and gave them insider tips. I transferred some savings, about 12k CAD initially, to this platform they recommended. It looked legitimate, had all the charts and stuff. I even saw my balance growing. Then, they encouraged me to put in more, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I took out a loan, another 15k. Now, the 'platform' is gone, their number is disconnected, and I can't access anything. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. What are my options here from Canada? Is there any way to get any of this back? I reported it to my bank, but they said it's crypto so they can't do much.
Is 'Global Asset Protection' asking for an 'administrative processing fee' another scam, or legit?
Okay, so I was scammed back in January, lost about 8k to some crypto investment thing, total pig butchering situation. It really messed me up, and honestly, I kinda gave up trying to get the money back after filing reports with the ASIC and the police here in Newcastle. But then last week, out of nowhere, I got an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Asset Protection'. They said they'd found my case details from a 'leaked database' of scam victims and that they could recover my funds. They even quoted the exact amount I lost, which freaked me out a bit but also made me think maybe it was real. Now they're asking for an 'administrative processing fee' of $750 before they can initiate the recovery. They say it's for 'international compliance' and can't be deducted from the recovered funds. I'm so desperate to get my money back, but after what happened, I'm super wary. Is this just another scam? My gut says no, but my hope says yes.
My 'wealth manager' disappeared after I sent my crypto to an exchange called ZG.com - any hope?
Feeling totally lost and frankly, pretty stupid. I met this guy online, seemed legit, super professional, you know? He introduced himself as a wealth manager. Over a few weeks, he convinced me to move a chunk of my crypto – mostly BTC and ETH – from my regular wallet to this new exchange he recommended, ZG.com, saying it had better returns and he could manage it more actively there. I mean, it looked like a real exchange, had charts, trading pairs, everything. Now, for the last three days, he's just vanished. No replies to messages, his 'client portal' on ZG.com is gone, and the ZG.com site itself? It's just a blank page. Completely. Like it never existed. I'm talking a significant portion of my life savings here, probably low five figures. I feel sick to my stomach. Is there any, any tiny shred of hope I can get any of this back? I'm in Cape Town, South Africa, and I don't even know where to begin. Do I go to the police? Is it even traceable?
My savings are gone after a fake 'crypto investment platform' on Telegram, anything I can do?
Hey everyone, i'm so devastated right now. I met someone on Telegram a few months ago, they seemed really nice and started talking about crypto investments. Said they had this super exclusive platform, really high returns, and it was kinda like a private group. Showed me screenshots of their 'profits' and everything. I started small, like a few hundred euros, and I actually saw it grow on their site. I even withdrew a little bit to test, and it worked! That's what convinced me. So then I put in almost everything I had saved, around 15,000 EUR, transferring it in USDT to an address they gave me. I saw it reflecting on their platform, showing incredible gains. I was so excited, thought I finally found a way to get ahead. But now, when I tried to withdraw a larger sum, they keep asking for 'tax payments' or 'liquidity fees' before I can get my money. It's like another 3,000 EUR, and I just don't have it. I feel so stupid. I've sent them messages, they just keep repeating the same thing. I'm in Lille, France. Is there *any* way to get my crypto back? Or is it just completely gone? I've never felt so helpless.
Met my 'soulmate' on a cooking app, lost everything to a fake crypto platform. Can I ever see my money again?
I'm just... reeling. I met someone on a cooking app, like, a few months ago. We talked every day, shared recipes, really connected. He seemed so sweet, said he was an investor based in Hong Kong but traveled for work. After a while, he convinced me to 'invest' in crypto with him, said it was a special platform he used, guaranteed returns. I put in a bit at first, saw the 'returns', then stupidly, idiotically, poured in my life savings. We're talking low five figures, money I was saving for a house. Then, poof. He's gone, the platform is gone, my money is gone. I tried contacting the 'customer service' but it's just dead air. I'm in Philly, totally embarrassed and heartbroken. I already reported it to my bank, but they said because I authorized the transfers, there's not much they can do. Where do I even go from here? Is there *any* chance of getting any of it back? I feel so dumb.
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app via CoinEgg. Any hope from US?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, tbh. I met someone on a fitness app, just looking for workout buddies, you know? We chatted for a bit, seemed really nice, normal even. Then they started talking about crypto, how they made a lot of money on this platform called CoinEgg. Said they had an 'uncle' who was an expert and could give tips. Long story short, they convinced me to put in some money, then more, then even more to 'unlock bonuses.' Now all my funds are gone, the website is down, and they've ghosted me. I lost over $12,000, which was pretty much my entire emergency fund. I tried reporting it to my bank, but they said because I authorized the transfers, there's not much they can do. I feel so ashamed, I haven't even told my family yet. Is there anything, *anything* at all I can do from the US?
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto on ZG.com. Any hope from Singapore?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid right now, I don't even know where to begin. I met this guy on a professional networking site, he seemed really sharp, talked about blockchain and financial freedom. We chatted for a couple of months, he became a kind of mentor figure, giving me advice on my career and stuff. Then he started talking about crypto investments, specifically a platform called ZG.com. He showed me 'his' returns, they were insane, like 20% a week. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow' on their platform, even managed to withdraw a tiny bit to build trust. Then he convinced me to put in my life savings, about $15,000 USD equivalent in ETH and USDT. It was all going into ZG.com. I made the transfers from my local bank here in Singapore to various crypto exchanges, then sent the crypto to wallets he provided. Now the website is down, his profile is gone, and I can't access anything. I feel so ashamed. I already reported it to the Singapore police but they said it's hard to trace cross-border crypto. What else can I do? Is there any hope at all?
Has Nethertrace helped anyone with a pig-butchering scam recovery after losing hope?
Salam everyone, i'm reaching out here because i'm at my wit's end. i fell victim to one of those awful pig-butchering scams a few months ago. they strung me along for weeks, built up trust, and then, poof, everything was gone. we're talking a significant amount, honestly, it's making my family life really difficult. i've tried contacting local authorities, but honestly, it felt like i was talking to a wall. a friend mentioned [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and said they specialize in these kinds of crypto scams. i've been burned before by 'recovery' companies that just asked for upfront fees and then vanished, so i'm super hesitant. I just need to know if anyone here has had actual, verifiable success with Nethertrace after a pig-butchering incident, particularly if you thought your funds were completely gone. Any experiences, good or bad, would be a huge help right now. thanks in advance for any insights.
A company called 'Reclaim Solutions' is asking for a 'tax clearance certificate fee' to get my money back. Is this legit?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so lost right now. I lost a significant amount, like low five figures, in a crypto investment scam last year. It was one of those 'pig butchering' things, where someone I thought was a friend introduced me to it. I was so embarrassed and didn't tell anyone for months. Anyway, a few weeks ago, I got an email out of the blue from a company called 'Reclaim Solutions'. They said they had tracked my lost funds and could recover them. They even sent me a screenshot of a transaction ledger that looked somewhat convincing, showing my funds 'frozen' but accessible. They're now asking for a 'tax clearance certificate fee' to process the release. It's about 2,000 USD. My gut is screaming scam again, but a small part of me desperately wants this to be real. Has anyone heard of this fee? Is this a common thing for legitimate recovery? I'm based in Singapore, and I've never heard of such a certificate.
Met a 'kind soul' on a hiking forum, lost crypto on a fake platform. Any hope from Germany?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed right now. I met someone on an online hiking forum a few months ago, they seemed really genuine and we connected over our love for the outdoors. Over time, we moved to WhatsApp and they started talking about how they were making really good money trading crypto. They convinced me to 'invest' a significant portion of my savings – low five figures – into this platform called 'BitForex Impersonators'. I know, I know, the name itself should have been a red flag. But they were so convincing, showing me screenshots of profits, always available to chat. I even saw some small returns initially, which I withdrew successfully. That's what sealed it for me. Then I put in the big money. Now the website is gone, their WhatsApp is dead, and my crypto is just… evaporated. I'm in Dresden, Germany. I've reported it to the local police, but they just looked at me blankly. Is there anything else I can do? I feel so lost.
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial advisor' from a professional networking app. What now?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed right now. I met someone on what I thought was a reputable professional networking app, you know, for business connections. They seemed really legitimate, talking about global markets, crypto trends, all very impressive. We moved to Telegram, and after a while, they started talking about this 'exclusive' investment opportunity on a platform called CoinEgg. I'd just inherited a significant sum from my grandmother, and they convinced me it was a perfect way to grow it quickly. I transferred a substantial amount of Bitcoin into their CoinEgg account. Everything looked good for a few weeks, I saw the numbers going up. But when I tried to withdraw even a small portion, suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' that just kept piling up. Now, they've vanished, and the CoinEgg platform is gone. I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa, and I feel like such an idiot. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this effectively or get my money back?
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app via ZG.com. Any hope from UAE?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed. I met this guy on a fitness app, seemed really genuine, we talked for months. He said he was an investment manager, and eventually convinced me to 'invest' with him on ZG.com. Said he was building a life for us. I poured my entire inheritance into it, nearly 18,000 USD. Everything looked good on the platform, balances going up... until I tried to withdraw. Then it was 'taxes' and 'fees' and then he just vanished. Now ZG.com is unreachable. I'm in Ras Al Khaimah, and I just don't know where to turn. I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK, but I'm here. Is there anything I can even do from the UAE? I feel so lost.
Feeling so foolish, lost everything to a 'friend' from a hobby forum. What can I do now?
I just feel so stupid right now. I met this guy on an online gardening forum, we really connected over our love for succulents and indigenous plants. We moved to WhatsApp, and he was so sweet, seemed genuine. After a few weeks, he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, 'BitForex' or something, saying his uncle worked there and he was making serious returns. I was hesitant, but he kept sending screenshots and talking about our future together, how we could buy a big plot of land for our nursery idea. I ended up putting in about R90,000 (roughly $5k USD), then another R70,000 when he said there was a 'VIP package' coming. Now, the platform is gone, his WhatsApp is gone, and I can't access anything. I've tried searching online but all I find are warnings about BitForex impersonators. I'm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. My life savings are gone. My family doesn't even know. What are my options? Is there anything at all I can do, or am I just out all that money?
My 'soulmate' from a cooking app ran off with my crypto on some fake platform. Can I ever see my money again?
I'm just... gutted. I met this guy, 'Alex', on a cooking app a few months ago. He was so charming, talked about family, seemed really genuine. We talked daily, moved to WhatsApp, and it got pretty serious. He slowly, *so* slowly, started talking about crypto investments, saying he had a 'friend' who was super successful. I was hesitant, but he was so convincing, kept sending screenshots of his 'gains'. Eventually, I put in some money, then more, onto a platform called 'CoinEgg'. He guided me through it all, seemed so helpful. It looked legit, I even saw my 'profits' growing. But when I tried to withdraw, there was always some fee, some tax. And then, poof. He blocked me, the platform is gone, and my money, close to 15k CAD, is just... vanished. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I've reported it to my bank here in Montreal, but they just said it's a crypto transfer, nothing they can do. Is there *anything* else? I don't even know where to turn. Do I go to the police? Is there some crypto authority? I just want to know if there's any hope, or if I should just accept it.
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app on a fake crypto platform, what now?
Feeling so incredibly stupid right now. I met someone really nice on a fitness app about three months ago, we chatted loads, seemed really genuine. We moved to WhatsApp, and eventually, he started talking about crypto investments. He seemed so knowledgeable, showed me screenshots of huge profits from this platform he called 'WealthStream Pro' – I know, I know, red flags everywhere now, but at the time I just trusted him. He walked me through setting up an account, even helped me transfer funds from my Chase bank account to a crypto exchange, then to this 'WealthStream Pro' platform. I put in about $12,000, which is basically my entire emergency fund. Now the site is gone, his number is disconnected, and I just feel sick to my stomach. I've heard about the FBI IC3, but do they even bother with amounts like this? And what about the actual crypto traces? Any advice on what I should do next or if it's even worth reporting?
My 'wealth manager' disappeared with my crypto after I sent it to ZG.com. Is there any way to get it back?
Hey everyone, feeling really stupid and desperate right now. I met this guy online, he seemed super legit, called himself a 'wealth manager' and was really convincing about crypto investing. He got me to open an account on something called ZG.com, which he said was a new, high-yield exchange. I trusted him, transferred about 15k USD worth of BTC and ETH from my Coinbase account to ZG.com through a few steps he guided me through. He even showed me 'profits' on the ZG.com interface. But then, about a week ago, he just vanished. Can't reach him. And ZG.com? The site's still up but my account is empty, and I can't withdraw anything. It feels like a total scam. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I'm in Cape Town, this was most of my savings.
Lost my superannuation to a 'gentleman' from an expat forum. How do I even report this in Australia?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met this really charming guy through a Brisbane expat forum a few months back. We got to talking, seemed really nice, shared similar backgrounds. After a while, he started talking about crypto investments, specifically 'DeFi arbitrage' on this platform called XpressTrade.io. Said he'd made a fortune and could help me too. I was hesitant, but he was so convincing, kept showing me screenshots of huge returns. Eventually, I put in a significant chunk of my superannuation – like, low six figures. It looked like it was growing, withdrawals seemed to work for small amounts, but now I can't get anything out. He's ghosted me, the website is still up but my account is frozen. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. What do I even do? I'm in Brisbane, Australia. Do I go to the AFP? Or is there something specific for these kinds of crypto scams?
My 'new partner' from a travel app took my savings on a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, just mortified. I met someone really lovely on a travel planning app – you know, the kind where you share itineraries and tips. We talked for months, seemed really genuine. He eventually convinced me to 'invest' in crypto through a platform he swore was legitimate. Said he had a friend working there, showed me screenshots of his own huge gains. I put in almost 15,000 GBP, my entire emergency fund, over a few weeks. It looked like it was growing, I even saw some small 'withdrawals' appear in my bank account initially, which made me trust him even more. Then, I tried to take out a larger sum and suddenly, nothing. The platform locked my account, and he disappeared. His profile on the travel app is gone, all our chats deleted. I feel so incredibly stupid. I'm in Brighton, UK. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back? Who do I report this to first? I'm just at a complete loss.
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a gaming app. Fake crypto platform, what can I do?
Feeling so incredibly stupid right now. I met someone on an online gaming forum, World of Warcraft actually, about six months ago. We hit it off, started chatting daily, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt really real. She was so kind and supportive. She talked me into 'investing' in crypto through a platform she said her uncle used, 'ZG.com'. It looked legit, had all the charts and everything. I started small, then kept putting more in, using my savings, even a loan. They showed incredible returns, unreal actually, but I believed her. Then when I tried to withdraw a larger amount last week for an emergency, they asked for a huge 'tax' payment first. I couldn't pay it, and now my account is frozen, and she's gone. Total ghost. I'm down about 15,000 euros. I'm in bits. What can I even do from the Netherlands? I feel so ashamed.
Anyone had success recovering funds from a fake investment platform with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I got caught up in what I now realize was a classic 'pig butchering' scam. Lost a significant amount to a fake investment platform, they were so convincing, always pushed me to put more in, showing fake profits on their app. It was about 6k USD equivalent in crypto, mostly USDT and some ETH. i know, i feel like such an idiot. It's not life-changing money but it's a huge dent in my savings, honestly makes me sick to my stomach every time i think about it. My friend mentioned Nethertrace, said they specialize in this kind of stuff. I've been doing some research but it's hard to tell what's real and what's another scam. Has anyone here actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and seen positive results? Are they legit? I'm so wary of getting scammed again, it's just exhausting.
Met someone on LinkedIn, lost everything to crypto 'advisor'. Can I recover my money?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I connected with this incredibly professional and charming person on LinkedIn a few months ago, someone who seemed really successful in wealth management. We chatted for a while, they seemed legit, always talking about their 'global portfolio' and 'private clients'. Eventually, they started talking about crypto investments, how they'd found this amazing platform that could guarantee high returns. I was skeptical at first, but their advice seemed so sound, and the 'returns' I saw on the platform (which looked super slick, btw) were insane. I put in a significant amount, my life savings almost. Now, the platform is gone, their LinkedIn profile is gone, and so is all my money. I'm in Dubai. Is there any hope? What can I even do from here? I feel like such an idiot.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app. Now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
Feeling so incredibly stupid and embarrassed right now. I met someone really charming on Bumble a few months ago, and we really clicked. We talked every day, had video calls, everything felt so real. Eventually, they started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity their 'uncle' had shown them. It was on some platform called 'CryptoVault Pro' – I know, sounds dumb now. They guided me through opening an account, funding it with my inheritance, about CAD 15,000, which was supposed to be my down payment for a house. I saw the numbers going up every day, screenshots looked legit. Then, when I tried to withdraw, the platform asked for a massive 'tax' fee, then a 'liquidity' fee. My 'partner' suddenly got distant, then vanished. The site is gone now. I'm in Canada, feeling absolutely devastated. I've heard about reporting to the RCMP or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, but honestly, what's the point? Will they even care about crypto? Is there *any* way to get my money back?
My 'mentor' from a networking app promised huge crypto returns, now everything's gone. What can I do from France?
I'm feeling so lost and stupid right now. Met this amazing 'mentor' on a professional networking app, you know, like LinkedIn but more niche for finance pros. We talked for months, he seemed super legit, knew all the right jargon. He convinced me to invest in crypto through this platform he swore by, said it was exclusive and had insane returns. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, thinking I was finally getting ahead. He showed me charts, profits, everything looked real. Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount for my rent, nothing. Just silence. Now the platform is down, his profile's gone from the app, and I'm out low five figures. I feel so ashamed, like how could I be so naive? I'm in Lille, France. What are my options? Is there even any hope of getting anything back? I've already called my bank but they said it's crypto so they can't do much.
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, now all my crypto is gone. What can I do?
Feeling totally lost and frankly, pretty stupid right now. Met this woman on a fitness app, thought we had a real connection, you know? She seemed so genuine, talked about her family, her dreams, even sent me photos. After a few weeks, she started hinting about a 'side hustle' – crypto trading, super profitable. Said her uncle was a pro. I was hesitant at first, never done crypto, but she was so persistent and persuasive. Showed me screenshots of her 'profits'. Eventually, I caved. Transferred a good chunk of my inheritance, about 15k EUR, to a platform she linked me to. I saw the numbers go up, 'invested' more, until it was nearly 30k. Then, last week, I tried to withdraw, and poof. Nothing. Account frozen, her number's dead, the app's gone. I feel like such a fool. What can I even do from Ireland? Is there any way to get it back? Or even just report this properly?
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake 'digital asset management' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I got lured into one of those 'digital asset management' scams, lost a significant chunk of my savings, like, low five figures. They promised crazy returns, had a slick platform, the whole nine yards. For months, I thought I was making a fortune, then poof, access gone, money gone. I'm based in East London, South Africa, and local law enforcement weren't much help, bless 'em, but this crypto stuff is just... alien to them, I think. I've been researching recovery firms and came across Nethertrace. Their website and approach seem really professional, and they claim to not charge upfront fees, which is a huge plus after getting burned. Has anyone here actually had a positive experience recovering funds with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) after something similar? I'm desperate for some real, honest feedback.
Lost my savings to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, now my crypto is gone via 'Vanguard Trade'. What can I do from France?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty ashamed. I met someone on a language exchange app a few months ago, they seemed so genuine, so understanding. We talked every day, then they started mentioning crypto investments, saying they had a 'mentor' who was making them a lot of money. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent, and I really trusted them. They guided me to a site called 'Vanguard Trade' – it looked legitimate, all professional-like. I put in a few thousand euros, saw it 'grow', and then they convinced me to put in more, saying it was a guaranteed return. My life savings... it's all gone now. The site's down, and they've ghosted me. I feel so stupid. I'm in Nice, France. I tried calling my bank, but they said since it was crypto and I authorized the transfers, there's little they can do. Is there any authority here in France, or internationally, that can actually help? What's the best way to report this so maybe, just maybe, someone gets caught?
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto. Any hope from South Africa?
Okay, so I'm writing this from Port Elizabeth, feeling like a complete idiot. Met this guy on a professional networking site – you know, the one where everyone's supposed to be legit and building connections. We started chatting, then moved to WhatsApp, and he was really convincing about crypto. Said he was a 'wealth manager' with years of experience, even sent me screenshots of 'his' portfolio doing amazing things. He got me to invest on this platform, not a major one, said it was 'private' for his clients. Started small, saw profits, so I put in more. Like, almost everything I had saved up, maybe 15k USD equivalent in crypto. Then, one day, the platform went offline. Tried to contact him, messages stopped delivering. He just vanished. My account on the platform is gone. No way to withdraw anything. I've seen some stuff online about 'pig butchering' and it sounds exactly like what happened to me. I've reported it to my bank, but they said since I authorized the transfers to the crypto exchange (before it went to *their* platform), there's little they can do. Is there any point in reporting this in South Africa? Or to international bodies? Feeling pretty hopeless right now.
Met a 'kind' woman on a gardening forum, invested via her 'friend' on ZG.com. Now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Ireland?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met someone on an online gardening forum, seemed really sweet and knowledgeable about plants, we chatted for weeks, then months. Eventually, she started talking about crypto, said her 'uncle' was a big investor, and introduced me to this platform called ZG.com. Said it was super secure, high returns, very exclusive. I started with a small amount, saw the 'profits' grow, then invested more, and more. Ended up putting in nearly my entire retirement savings, about 15k EUR. Now, ZG.com is gone. Site's down, her number doesn't work, nothing. I feel like such an idiot. My bank, AIB, wasn't much help, just said they couldn't reverse crypto transactions. I'm in Limerick. Is there *anything* I can do? Who do I even report this to here? Is my money just gone forever?
Anyone recovered funds from a pig-butchering crypto scam with Nethertrace?
Hi everyone, I'm Sean from Limerick. I'm feeling pretty low right now, honestly. I got caught up in one of those pig-butchering scams, lost a significant chunk of my savings—we're talking low five figures here, maybe 40k euro. They slowly built trust, then pushed me onto a fake trading platform. Initially, I saw fake profits, couldn't withdraw, then the whole thing disappeared. It was mostly ETH and USDT, sent from my Revolut account to some exchanges, then onwards. I've been feeling so stupid and ashamed. I found **Nethertrace** through some online research, and they offer a free consultation. I'm just so wary after all this. Has anyone here actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and managed to recover anything from a similar pig-butchering crypto scam? I'm trying to figure out if they're the real deal or if I'm just setting myself up for another disappointment.
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a language exchange app. What's the process for reporting this to ASIC?
Feeling so gutted right now. I met this amazing woman on a language exchange app, she was teaching me Mandarin, and we just clicked. After a few weeks of chatting every day, she started talking about this 'opportunity' with crypto, showing me screenshots of insane profits. I was hesitant at first, but she was so convincing, kept saying how she wanted us to build a future together. She guided me to some platform called CoinEgg, said her 'uncle' was an expert there. I put in a bit, saw some gains, then kept putting more and more, even took out a loan. We're talking low six figures here. Now everything's gone, she's ghosted, and CoinEgg just shows zero balances. I'm in Australia, on the Gold Coast. I feel so stupid and ashamed. I know I should report it, but honestly, where do I even begin with ASIC? What info do they even need? I'm just so lost.
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, now all my crypto is gone via ZG.com. Any hope from Ireland?
Feeling absolutely devastated. I met this guy on a fitness tracking app, we got chatting, and after a few weeks he started talking about crypto investments. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, giving me 'tips' on my workouts. Said he had a friend who was a 'whiz' and could help me grow my inheritance. I was naive, I know. He guided me to ZG.com, which looked pretty legit at first glance, and I put in a significant chunk of my inheritance, like low five figures. Watched it grow on their platform, even managed to withdraw a small amount once, which made me trust it even more. Then when I tried to pull out the main amount, boom, nothing. Account locked, 'customer support' stopped responding. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My family doesn't even know. Is there ANYTHING I can do from Ireland? I've heard about Action Fraud, but I'm in Ireland, not the UK. And what about the crypto side, is there any way to trace it?
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now all my crypto is gone via ZG.com. Any hope from Dublin?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, to be honest. I met someone really charming on a cooking app a few months back. We talked for ages, seemed genuinely interested in me, my life, my interests. After a while, they started talking about crypto investments, specifically this platform called ZG.com. Said it was super secure, high returns, all that jazz. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, shared 'their' success stories, even walked me through setting up an account and making small deposits. Well, I ended up putting in a significant portion of my inheritance, about low five figures. Saw some 'returns' initially, which just made me trust them more. Then, when I tried to withdraw, nothing. My 'friend' vanished, ZG.com website is now offline, and my funds are just... gone. I'm in Dublin, Ireland. I've tried contacting ZG.com support, obviously no response. Is there anything at all I can do from here? Should I report this to local police? Will anyone even bother?
Met a 'friend' from a professional networking app, lost everything to a fake crypto platform. What now?
Feeling so stupid right now, honestly. I met this guy, 'Michael', on a professional networking app, you know, the one for connecting with people in your industry. He seemed really legit, talked about his work in finance, how he was doing well. After a few weeks of chatting, he started telling me about this 'exclusive' crypto investment platform he was using, something called ZG.com. He showed me screenshots of his amazing profits, super convincing. I started with a small amount, like $500, and it 'grew' so fast. He was always there, guiding me, being super supportive. I ended up putting in my savings, about low five figures. Then last week, when I tried to withdraw, the platform locked my account. Said I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'unlock fee' of 20% of my total 'gains'. That's when it hit me. I know, I know, I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Ajman, UAE, and I don't even know where to begin. My bank here wasn't helpful. Has anyone dealt with anything like this with ZG.com or a similar situation? Where do I even report this in the UAE or internationally?
Feeling so stupid. Lost everything to a 'friend' from a book club app, now my crypto is gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from Ireland?
Honestly, I feel like such an idiot. I met this guy, 'Michael', through an online book club app – you know, just talking about novels and stuff. We really hit it off, talked every day for months, he seemed so genuine, so *understanding*. Then he started mentioning crypto. Said he had a 'friend' who was a whiz at it, showed me screenshots of amazing returns on something called CoinEgg. I was hesitant at first, but he was so persistent, and I trusted him, genuinely thought we had a connection. I put in a little, saw it 'grow', and then he convinced me to invest more, like everything I had for a house deposit. Now CoinEgg is gone, 'Michael' is gone, and so is my money. About 15k euros. I'm in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I've heard about Action Fraud, but is there any point? What should I even say? I'm so embarrassed, I haven't even told my family.
Lost my crypto to a 'financier' from a book club app, now what can I do from Halifax?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I met this person through a book club app, not even a dating app, but things developed, you know? They seemed so smart and successful, always talking about finance and crypto. Eventually, they convinced me to 'invest' in this platform they used, saying it was super exclusive and had insane returns. I moved a decent chunk of my savings, about low five figures, onto this site, thinking I was building a future with them. We even talked about buying a house together, ffs. Now, the site's gone. Poof. And so is 'he'. My heart's broken, but my bank account is too. I'm in Halifax, Canada. I've heard about the FBI IC3 and stuff, but I'm Canadian. Does anyone know what I should even try reporting to here? Is there any point? I feel so stupid for falling for it. Any advice would be appreciated, seriously.
Has anyone used Nethertrace for a romance scam involving crypto?
Hey everyone, I'm Edward from Manchester. i'm in a pretty rough spot, honestly. fell for one of those romance scams, you know, where they build you up then slowly bleed you dry with fake crypto investments. it's embarrassing to even type it out. lost quite a bit, like, low five figures, which for me is a huge chunk of my life savings. heard about **Nethertrace** from a friend of a friend who had some success with a different scam. they've been pretty transparent so far, didn't ask for any money upfront, just a clear explanation of what they do. i'm just so nervous, burnt once already. i'm trying to do my due diligence. Has anyone here actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for something similar, like a pig butchering or romance scam? just looking for some real-world experiences, good or bad, before i commit to anything. appreciate any insight you guys can offer.
Lost my life savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in the UAE?
I feel like such an idiot, honestly. I met this person through a professional networking app, you know, the kind for connecting with industry experts? They seemed super legit, really knew their stuff about tech and crypto. After a few weeks of chatting, they suggested I look into this 'exclusive' investment opportunity on a platform they called 'CoinEgg'. Said it was how they made most of their money, super secure, high returns. I started small, saw the numbers go up, and then... I invested everything. My life savings. It's all gone. Now their account is deleted, the platform is gone, and my heart is just shattered. I'm in Ajman, UAE. What can I even do here? Has anyone in the UAE dealt with this? Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe, just maybe, get some of it back? I feel so ashamed.
My 'mentor' from a cooking app scammed me on a fake crypto platform, what can I do from France?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, you guys. I met this person through a cooking app – you know, one of those where you share recipes and tips? We started chatting, and he seemed really nice, super knowledgeable about everything, including crypto. He convinced me to invest with him, saying he could 'guide' me. I put in about 8,000 EUR into this platform he recommended, 'FXTradeGlobal' or something similar. For a while, it looked like I was making money, but when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for more fees, then taxes, then some 'liquidity' payment. Eventually, the whole site disappeared. I feel so ashamed, but I also want to fight back. What are my options here in France? I've heard about reporting to local police, but is there anything else? Any specific agencies or ways to track the crypto? Any advice would be appreciated.
Met an 'investor' on a language app, lost crypto on a fake platform. Is ChainAbuse legit for reporting from Singapore?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling pretty lost and stupid right now. I met someone on HelloTalk, a language exchange app, a few months ago. We started chatting, they seemed really friendly and smart, talked a lot about finance and crypto. Eventually, they convinced me to invest in this platform called CoinEgg. Said it was super exclusive, high returns, you know the drill. I put in a good chunk of my savings, a low five-figure sum, mostly USDT and ETH. For a while, the numbers on the platform looked great, I even saw some 'profits'. But when I tried to withdraw, suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' I had to pay first. I paid some, then more, until I realized it was all a trap. They've ghosted me now, and the platform's gone. I'm in Singapore. I've heard about ChainAbuse but I'm not sure if it's the right place for this or if it'll actually help. Has anyone here had any luck reporting something like this through them, especially with crypto that's supposedly moved?
Met a 'wealth manager' on a language exchange app, now my crypto is gone. Any hope from Canada?
Feeling totally gutted. I met this guy on a language exchange app a few months ago, he seemed really sweet, we talked for hours every day. He eventually introduced me to this 'wealth management platform' saying he'd made a fortune and wanted to help me secure my future. I'm usually so careful with money, but he was so convincing, you know? I started with a small amount, saw some 'returns', then stupidly put in a much larger chunk, pretty much my life savings, about CAD$15,000. Now, the platform is gone, his number's disconnected, and I can't access anything. My bank (RBC) said there's not much they can do since I authorized the transfers to a crypto platform. I've reported it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, but it just feels like shouting into the void. Is there *anything* else I can do from Toronto? I'm so embarrassed and lost.
Lost a huge amount to a 'trader' from a hiking app, now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Quebec?
Feeling so stupid right now, honestly. I met this person through a hiking app, seemed really nice, we talked for weeks, shared pics of trails, even planned to meet up next summer. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making so much money with this platform called 'GlobalTradePro' or something similar. Said they had an 'uncle' who was a top analyst. I started with a small amount, like 500 CAD, and it actually went up! They showed me screenshots, encouraged me to put more. Long story short, I ended up putting in about 15,000 CAD, mostly from my savings, and now the platform is gone. No messages back, the app link doesn't work. I tried calling my bank, Desjardins, but they said since it was crypto, there's not much they can do. I know it sounds naive now, but they were so convincing. I feel so ashamed. Is there anything at all I can do from Montreal?
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto. Any hope from Germany?
Okay, so this is super embarrassing but I need to ask. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed really legit, high-profile connections, talked about wealth management. He started 'mentoring' me, giving me tips, then suggested I diversify into crypto through a platform he swore by. Said it was regulated, everything. I put in a good chunk, like a mid-five-figure amount over a few weeks. The 'returns' looked incredible on their app. We talked every day, he was so encouraging. Then, one day, the app went dark. His LinkedIn profile disappeared, and his 'secure messaging app' account? Gone too. I've tried everything to log back in, nothing. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Dusseldorf, Germany. What can I even do here? I've heard about BaFin but don't know where to start or if it's even worth it.
My partner sent crypto to a scammer on CoinEgg, can anything be done?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really lost and stupid right now, mostly for my partner. He met someone online, thought it was a legit investment opportunity, and ended up sending quite a bit of USDT from his Binance account to a platform called CoinEgg. He showed me the app and it looked really slick, but now it's all gone. He transferred about 15,000 USDT over a few weeks, thinking he was earning huge returns. It turned out to be a pig butchering scam, surprise surprise. We only realised when he tried to withdraw and they asked for a 'tax fee' that was almost 20% of his 'earnings'. We tried to contact CoinEgg support but it's just a dead end, no replies. Is there any way at all to get any of this money back? We're in Singapore, and this has really messed us up financially. What are our options, if any?
Has anyone used Nethertrace after falling for a fake recovery agency scam?
Hi everyone, i'm Isla from Liverpool. i'm kinda at my wit's end here. i was already a victim of a pig-butchering scam last year, lost a significant chunk. desperate to get it back, i then fell for one of those 'recovery expert' groups online. They promised everything, asked for a bunch of crypto upfront for 'fees' and 'taxes', and then ghosted me. My partner is absolutely furious, and honestly, i just feel so stupid and defeated. Now, someone mentioned [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) to me. i've been browsing their site, and they seem different, more professional, but after two bad experiences, i'm naturally super cautious. Has anyone here actually engaged Nethertrace to try and get funds back, especially after being scammed *twice*? How was your experience? Was it worth it, even if you didn't get everything back? Any insight would be a godsend right now. Thanks in advance.
A company called 'Reclaim Justice' contacted me about my crypto losses, but they want an 'arbitration fee'. Is this another scam?
Hi everyone, I'm really at my wits' end here. Back in January, I lost a significant amount of crypto (low five figures, honestly still makes me sick to my stomach to think about it) to what I now realize was a classic pig butchering scam. I reported it to the local police and even filed a complaint with the FBI IC3, but honestly, nothing really came of it. It felt like shouting into a void. Just last week, I got an email out of the blue from a company calling themselves 'Reclaim Justice'. They somehow knew about my specific crypto loss – which already kinda spooked me – and said they specialize in recovering funds from these types of scams. They've been really responsive, showed me some 'case studies' (which look impressive but who knows), and now they're asking for an 'arbitration fee' of about £1,800 to start the process. They say it's for 'international dispute resolution' and that it's fully refundable if they don't recover anything. My partner thinks it's a trap, but a tiny part of me, after all this time, just wants to believe there's a chance. Has anyone heard of these guys or had to pay a fee like this? Is it legit or am I just setting myself up to lose more?
Met a 'kind' man on a language app, invested in crypto, now all my funds are gone. What now?
I'm feeling really lost right now. I met this guy on a language exchange app, he was super sweet and we talked for weeks. He slowly started talking about crypto investments, saying he had this 'mentor' who made him a lot of money. I got sucked in, I really did. He convinced me to put a significant amount, about low five figures, into a platform that looked totally legitimate. It was all so convincing, the interface, the 'gains' I was seeing... until I tried to withdraw. Then suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' and then my account just disappeared. I'm in Nice, France, and I've tried calling my bank but they said it's probably gone because I authorized the transfers. I feel so stupid. Is there *anything* I can do? Who do I even report this to here in France?
Lost a huge amount to a 'financier' from a professional networking site, now my crypto is gone. Any hope from UK?
I'm gutted. Met this person through LinkedIn, someone who seemed super legit, professional bio, connections, everything. They started talking about crypto, like, really convincingly. Said they could help me make some serious returns with 'insider strategies' on a platform I'd never heard of before. I was hesitant at first, but they were so patient, so reassuring, always available to chat. Eventually, I transferred a significant chunk of my savings, something like low five figures, into this platform. Everything looked good for a bit, saw my 'returns' growing. Then I tried to withdraw, and surprise, surprise, can't access it. They've ghosted me too. I feel so stupid. I've heard about Action Fraud, but is it even worth it? What's the process like? I'm in Sheffield, UK, and just feeling utterly lost and embarrassed.
Feeling dumb after losing thousands to 'friend' on fake crypto platform. Should i even report this to IC3?
i'm just... so embarrassed. Met this guy on an art forum, we talked for months. He was so supportive, shared his 'investment successes' with me, like, step-by-step screenshots from this platform that looked totally legit. He convinced me to start with a small amount, then kept pushing for more, saying it was a 'limited time opportunity.' So i put in about 8k USD, which was basically my savings for a new car. Then, when i tried to withdraw, the platform (it was called 'BitForex Global' or something like that, not the real BitForex) said i needed to pay a 'tax' first. That's when i knew. He ghosted me. I feel so stupid. I'm in the Netherlands, so i'm not sure if the FBI's IC3 is even the right place, or if it's just a waste of time. Has anyone in Europe reported to them? Did anything ever come of it? Just looking for some guidance, tbh, and maybe to feel a little less alone.
My 'online girlfriend' vanished with all my investments on a fake crypto platform. What now from Germany?
I met this woman, 'Mei', on Instagram about three months ago. She was so charming and seemed genuinely interested in me. We talked daily, video calls even, always about her life, her family, never anything weird. Then she started talking about crypto, how she was making good money with an "investment platform" her uncle introduced her to. I was hesitant at first, but she kept showing me screenshots of her 'profits'. Eventually, I put in a small amount, like 500 euros, just to try. It seemed to grow, and I could even withdraw a tiny bit. That made me trust her more, you know? So, I put in more. A lot more. Almost all my savings, about 15,000 euros. The platform looked legit, had all these charts and stuff. Last week, I tried to withdraw a larger sum, and suddenly, I couldn't. Mei stopped replying to my messages. Her Instagram is gone. The website is down. My heart just sank. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Leipzig, Germany. Is there *anything* I can do? Or am I just out all that money?
Met a 'kind' woman on a social media forum, now all my crypto is gone via 'AEX Exchange'. Any hope?
I'm feeling so stupid and ashamed, you guys. Met this woman on a photography social media forum back in January. We really hit it off, talked for months. She seemed so genuine, shared pictures of her 'life' in Asia, said she was a successful investor. Eventually, she got me into crypto, specifically this platform called 'AEX Exchange'. Started with small amounts, saw some 'returns', which I even withdrew once, so I thought it was legit. Then she convinced me to put in a significant sum, like my life savings, talking about a 'limited-time opportunity'. We're talking low six figures here. Poof. Gone. Can't withdraw anything. Support just gives me the runaround or demands more 'taxes'. I'm based in Perth. I've reported it to the local police, but they didn't seem to know much about crypto. Should I bother reporting it to anyone else, like ASIC or the AFP, or is it just a lost cause?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in the UAE?
I'm heartbroken, honestly. I met someone on a cooking app a few months ago, we chatted a lot about food, travel, and eventually, investments. He seemed so genuine and knowledgeable, always encouraging me. He told me about this amazing crypto platform, promised incredible returns, much better than anything I'd get here. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', and then he convinced me to put in everything I had, even took out a personal loan. Now the website is gone, his number is disconnected, and I can't access anything. My savings, my future... gone. I'm in Al Ain, UAE. What are my options? Is there any way to get my money back, or at least report this effectively? I feel so foolish, so ashamed.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty ashamed. I met this guy on a dating app, he was so charming, said he was from a wealthy background but worked in crypto. We chatted for months, he was really attentive, even sent me flowers on my birthday. Eventually, he convinced me to invest in what he called a 'private crypto fund' for high net worth individuals, saying it was a sure thing. He walked me through setting up an account on a platform that looked legit, 'FXPrimeCapital'. I put in about 15,000 CAD, which was a chunk of my inheritance. I even saw 'profits' for a bit, but when I tried to withdraw, the platform just froze. He blocked me everywhere. I've tried calling the support numbers, nothing. I'm in Halifax, Canada. Is there really any point in reporting this? I feel so stupid. What can I even do?
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now all my crypto is gone via 'ZG.com'. Any hope from Philly?
Okay, so I'm honestly mortified to even type this out. I met this guy, 'Michael', on a cooking app back in December. We really clicked, he seemed so genuine, shared recipes, talked about his life. After a few weeks, he mentioned he was doing really well with crypto trading, showed me screenshots from ZG.com. Said he had an 'uncle' who was a financial expert in London and gave him tips. He was so convincing, said he wanted us to build a future together, that this was our chance. I ended up putting in my entire inheritance – just over 15k – into ZG.com, transferring crypto from my Coinbase account. It looked like it was growing, everything was perfect, but now I can't withdraw anything. ZG.com support just stopped responding. Michael blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid. I'm in Philly. What do I even do? Is there any way to get any of it back or report this effectively?
My partner fell for a fake CoinEgg investment site, lost everything. Any way to get the crypto back?
Feeling absolutely gutted right now. My partner got sucked into one of those 'too good to be true' crypto investment schemes. It was all tied to a site that looked *exactly* like CoinEgg, but it was a fake. They met someone on social media, you know, the whole 'build trust, then recommend this amazing opportunity' playbook. Initially, they put in a small amount, saw some 'returns', and were even able to withdraw a tiny bit. That built confidence, right? Then they poured in everything, our life savings basically, into USDT. We're talking low six figures. Now, of course, the site is gone, the person is gone, and the funds are nowhere. My partner is devastated, and I'm just… numb. We reported it to the local police here in Galway, but they seemed a bit lost with crypto stuff. We have transaction IDs from when the USDT left our legitimate exchange. Is there *any* hope for tracing this or getting it back? Or is it just gone forever?
A company called 'Asset Retrieval Specialists' wants an 'international tax clearance fee' to recover my crypto. Scam?
hi everyone, i'm still reeling from losing a significant amount of crypto last year, like mid-five figures. it was one of those 'pig butchering' scams, completely drained my savings. i reported it to the local police here in Singapore, but honestly, didn't hold out much hope. out of the blue, i got an email a few weeks ago from something called 'Asset Retrieval Specialists'. they said they'd traced some of my funds to an overseas wallet and could recover it for me. they sounded really professional, sent me some 'documents' with official-looking seals. they're now asking for an 'international tax clearance fee' of about $3,000 to release the funds. they say it's a government requirement before the money can be transferred back to my account. it feels like deja vu, you know? like i'm about to get scammed again. my gut says no, but a part of me desperately wants it to be real. has anyone heard of this company or this fee?
Met a 'kind' woman on a gardening forum, invested via her 'friend' on ZG.com. Now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Oregon?
Feeling pretty stupid right now, tbh. I met someone really nice on a gardening forum, we talked for a few weeks, shared pics of our plants and stuff. It felt really genuine. Then she started talking about this amazing crypto opportunity, saying her 'uncle' or 'friend' (can't even remember which now, it's all a blur) was a super successful trader. She showed me screenshots of huge profits, really convincing stuff. I ended up putting about half my savings – low five figures – into ZG.com, following all her instructions. At first, it looked like I was making money. Then suddenly, I couldn't withdraw anything. They wanted more fees, 'taxes,' all this jargon. That's when it hit me. I feel so ashamed and heartbroken. I already filed a report with my local police here in Portland, and they just gave me a generic website. Is there anything else I can do from the US? I'm scared.
Met 'sweetheart' on gaming forum, now my crypto's gone from ZG.com. Any hope from Ireland?
I'm gutted. Seriously. I met this person, 'Emily,' on a gaming forum, we chatted for months, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt so real. She was amazing, talked about her life, her dreams. Then, she started talking about crypto, how she was making good money with this platform called ZG.com. Said her 'uncle' was a big shot in finance and giving her tips. I was hesitant at first, but she kept showing me screenshots, talking me through it. I started small, then larger amounts. It looked like I was making profits. I even 'withdrew' a small amount, which came through, so I thought it was legit. Then I put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, my emergency fund money. Went to 'withdraw' it last week, and suddenly there were fees, 'taxes,' 'regulatory holds.' Now ZG.com is inaccessible, and 'Emily' has vanished. I've lost everything, about low five figures. I'm in Dublin. What can I even do here? Is there any point reporting it to the Gardai or anyone else?
Has anyone used Nethertrace for a fake government investment scheme recovery?
I'm still reeling from this whole mess. I fell for one of those sophisticated fake government investment schemes, you know, the ones that promise ridiculous returns on infrastructure projects or whatever. Lost a good chunk of my retirement savings, around 80k USD, sent it all in crypto. The scammers were so convincing, even had official-looking documents. It was all a complete lie, of course. I've been researching recovery firms and [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) keeps coming up. I had a consultation with them, and they seemed really professional, explaining how they trace the funds and everything. They didn't ask for any upfront fees, which is a big relief after some other shady outfits I talked to. They outlined their process, but I'm still feeling really anxious. Has anyone here had a positive experience with Nethertrace for a similar type of scam, especially one involving a fake government program or a sophisticated social engineering attack? I just need to know if there's real hope.
A company called 'Claim Justice' is asking for a 'final disbursement fee' for my lost crypto – is this legit?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda freaking out right now. I lost a significant amount of money, like, a few months ago in a crypto investment scam. It was one of those 'high-yield' platforms, and yeah, total pig butchering. I reported it to IC3 back then but honestly, didn't hear much back. Anyway, out of the blue, I got an email from a company calling themselves 'Claim Justice'. They had details about my original scam that honestly freaked me out, stuff only the scammers or IC3 would know. They said they'd been working on a class action or something and that my funds, or a good chunk of them, were recovered. Now they're asking for a 'final disbursement fee' of about 2% of the recovered amount before they can release it to me. They want it in crypto, naturally. My gut is screaming scam, but the idea of getting even some of my money back is so tempting. Has anyone heard of 'Claim Justice' or this 'final disbursement fee' thing? Is it real, or am I about to get scammed again?
Met a 'financier' from a travel forum, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from France?
I'm gutted. Met someone really charming on a travel photography forum, we talked for weeks, felt like a genuine connection. He said he was a successful financier, always talking about his investments and how he'd made a fortune in crypto. Eventually, he convinced me to invest a small amount through a platform he swore by. It was some obscure site, something like ZG.com, not Binance or anything I'd heard of. I put in a few hundred euros at first, saw some 'profits', then got brave and put in what was left of my inheritance – about 15,000 euros. Now, the site's gone, his profile on the forum is deleted, and he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Montpellier. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or even just report this effectively from France?
Lost my crypto to a 'sweetheart' from a fitness app, now what can I do from Winnipeg?
I'm feeling so stupid and humiliated. I met this guy on a fitness tracking app, you know, one of those where you share your running routes and stuff. He seemed really nice, we chatted for weeks, he even talked about visiting me here in Winnipeg. Then he started talking about this 'amazing' crypto investment platform, said he'd made so much money. He coached me through setting up an account, sending my Bitcoin from my personal wallet to this site. Now, poof. Site's gone, his profile is gone, and my BTC is just… vanished. It was everything I had saved. I didn't even tell my family. I reported it to the local police, but they just kinda shrugged. Is there anything else I can do from Canada? I feel so alone in this.
Met a 'crypto expert' from a professional networking site, now my savings are gone. Any hope for recovery?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met this guy on a professional networking site – you know, for like, business connections, not dating. He seemed really legit, spoke eloquently about crypto, showed me his 'portfolio' and everything. We chatted for weeks, he was so encouraging, talked about helping me diversify my retirement fund. I transferred about 15k EUR into what he said was a 'secure investment platform' that looked like a big exchange, but it wasn't one I recognized. He said it was exclusive. Now the site's gone, his profile is gone, and my money is just... gone. I can't believe I fell for it. I've reported it to the Gardaí here in Cork, but they didn't seem too hopeful. What else can I do? Is there any real chance of getting any of it back?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake 'guaranteed return' crypto investment scheme with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I fell for one of those fake crypto investment schemes, the kind where they promise ridiculously high, guaranteed returns. Invested a decent chunk, about 15k EUR, mostly my savings, into what I thought was a legitimate platform. Of course, it all disappeared. They just stopped responding. I know, I know, I should've been smarter. A friend recommended I look into [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for recovery, saying they're quite professional and don't ask for upfront fees, which sounds like a breath of fresh air after seeing all the 'recovery scam' scams. Has anyone here had any success with Nethertrace after falling for this specific type of high-yield investment scam? Just trying to figure out if it's worth pursuing or if I should just write it off as a very expensive life lesson. Any advice or shared experiences would be really helpful. TIA.
Met a 'financier' on a photography forum, now my crypto is gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from Berlin?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met this guy, 'Alex', on a photography forum, we bonded over gear and travel photos, totally normal at first. Then he started talking about crypto investments, how he was making so much money for his family. He sounded really knowledgeable, shared screenshots of 'gains' from CoinEgg. He helped me set up an account, even walked me through buying USDT on a legit exchange and transferring it to CoinEgg. I started with a small amount, like 500 euros, and it actually 'grew'. He convinced me to put in more, then more, about 12,000 euros in total. When I tried to withdraw, the platform kept asking for more 'tax' or 'verification fees'. I haven't seen a cent. I'm heartbroken and ashamed. I reported it to my local police here in Berlin, but they seemed overwhelmed. What else can I do?
Lost a huge amount to a 'chef' from a cooking app, now my crypto is gone – what are my options in Dubai?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and heartbroken right now. Met this guy on a gourmet cooking app, you know, sharing recipes and stuff. He seemed really sweet, knew so much about food, we talked for weeks. Then it shifted to crypto, said he was super good at it, had this 'secret platform' that guaranteed crazy returns. NGL, I was skeptical at first, but he was so convincing, showed me screenshots, even talked me through setting up a wallet and transferring some funds. Started small, saw some 'profits', which I could even 'withdraw' – just a tiny bit, to build trust, I guess. Then he pressured me to put in more, saying there was a limited-time opportunity. I wired a significant amount, my life savings almost. Now the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and the app profile is deleted. I feel so ashamed. It was a substantial sum, about 4k USD initially, then another 15k USD. What can I even do here in Dubai? I feel like I've lost everything.
Lost everything to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Australia?
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. I met someone on a dating app a few months ago, and we really connected. They seemed perfect, talked about a future, even hinted at moving closer to me here on the Gold Coast. After a while, they started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, 'ZG.com', saying they were making a fortune and I should join them so we could build our future together faster. I put in a bit at first, saw the 'returns', got excited, then transferred nearly all my savings – about $40k AUD – into it. This was over several weeks, you know? It felt so real. Now, the site's gone. The person's gone. My money's gone. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My partner, my actual partner, is trying to be supportive but I can see the disappointment. I'm in Australia. I've heard about AFP, but what even can they do? Is there any point reporting this, or am I just screaming into the void? I just want to know if there's any hope, or if I should just accept it.
Lost a huge amount to a 'chef' from a culinary forum, fake crypto. Any recourse in Ireland?
hi everyone, i'm just so lost right now. i met this guy, 'mark', on a popular culinary forum a few months ago. we connected over our shared love for cooking, then moved to whatsapp. he seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, sharing recipes, talking about his 'successful crypto investments'. it felt really real, you know? eventually, he convinced me to invest in this platform called 'GlobalTradeX' – said it was exclusive, super high returns. i started small, saw some 'profits', and then things escalated. i ended up putting in a significant amount, nearly all my savings. now the website's gone, his whatsapp is inactive. i just feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Dublin, Ireland. Is there anything at all I can do? I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK, but what about here? Should I even bother? I'm heartbroken and broke.
Is 'Claims Recovery Group' asking for a 'customs clearance fee' to get my crypto back legit?
Hey everyone, i'm really at my wits end here. I lost a significant amount of crypto, like, low five figures, in a pig butchering scam back in November. I reported it to the local police here in Singapore and the FBI IC3, but honestly didn't expect much. Then, a few weeks ago, I got an email from 'Claims Recovery Group' saying they could help. They had some details about my original scam that seemed pretty accurate, which freaked me out a bit, but also made me think maybe they were legit. They've been in touch, shown me a 'screenshot' of my funds supposedly frozen in some offshore account, and now they're saying I just need to pay a 'customs clearance fee' to release everything. It's about 3k USD. My gut says no, given I already lost so much, but a small part of me is desperate. Has anyone dealt with these guys or anything similar? Is this just another way to take more money from me?
Lost my life savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto platform. Should I even bother reporting from Australia?
I met someone on a professional networking app back in November last year. Seemed really legitimate, talked about career goals, investing in future tech, all that good stuff. He quickly became a 'mentor', really. After a few weeks, he introduced me to this 'exclusive' crypto platform, not CoinEgg or anything, a different one, with supposed high returns. I was hesitant at first, but he was so convincing, always had answers, even showed me screenshots of his own 'profits'. Long story short, I put in about $4,000 to start, saw fake gains, then he pushed me to invest more, like, my superannuation. I know, I know. I pulled out my life savings, about $150,000 AUD, and transferred it in over a couple of months. Now the platform is gone, his profile is gone, and I'm left with nothing. I'm in Newcastle, Australia. I feel like such an idiot. Is it even worth reporting to ASIC or anyone? Will anything even happen?
Met someone through a book club app, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. Should I even report?
Ugh, feeling like such an idiot. I met someone on an online book club app a few months ago, we chatted a lot, seemed super genuine, like we really connected over books and life stuff. Eventually, they started talking about this 'amazing' crypto investment platform, ZG.com, saying how much they'd made and how I could too. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent and seemed so caring, I started with a small amount. Then it grew, and grew, and I put in more. We even talked about meeting up next year. Then, suddenly, the withdrawals stopped. My account shows a huge balance but I can't touch it. They've ghosted me. I lost about low five figures. My partner is devastated, and I'm just… empty. Is it even worth reporting this to anyone? Will anything happen? I'm in the Netherlands, does that change things?
Crypto 'advisor' from LinkedIn, fake platform – how to report from Singapore?
i'm just... so numb right now. I met this person on LinkedIn, seemed really professional, lots of connections, talked about investment strategies. after a few weeks, they started talking about this 'exclusive' crypto platform, `capitalvestfx.com`, saying how much easier it was to make good returns. tbh, i was trying to diversify my portfolio and they sounded really convincing. i put in about 15k SGD over a couple of months. it looked like i was making money, everything was going up. but when i tried to withdraw, they kept giving me excuses – 'tax issues,' 'verification problems,' 'large withdrawal fees.' now the website's gone, and their LinkedIn profile is too. i feel so stupid. i've heard about these scams, but i never thought it would happen to me, especially from a professional network like LinkedIn. i'm based in Singapore. what's the best way to report this and is there any chance to get my money back?
Lost my crypto to a 'sweetheart' from a language exchange app, what now from Scotland?
Honestly, I'm mortified even writing this. I met someone on one of those language exchange apps, you know, Tandem or HelloTalk. We clicked really well, loads in common, chatted for weeks, then months. Started talking about investing, he said he had a really good 'mentor' and was making serious money on some crypto platform called ZG.com. Showed me screenshots, said he'd help me set up an account, teach me the ropes. Felt so real, like a genuine connection. I transferred about 15k GBP in Bitcoin over to ZG.com, and for a bit, it looked like it was growing. He was so supportive, always encouraging. Then suddenly, couldn't withdraw anything. Support just ghosted me. He disappeared too. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Glasgow, Scotland. Is there *anything* I can do? I've heard of Action Fraud but is that even relevant for crypto? And what about the emotional side? I feel so stupid and betrayed.
Lost my crypto to a 'friend' from a gaming community, is ChainAbuse really the way to go?
Okay, so I met this guy, 'Alex,' through a gaming community I've been part of for years. He seemed totally legit, really friendly, we'd chat for hours while playing. Eventually, he started talking about crypto, how he was making passive income, and how I could too. He never pushed, just shared 'tips' and 'wins.' It felt like a friend helping a friend, you know? He got me onto this platform, 'CryptoWealthX,' which looked professional enough. I started small, and actually saw some returns initially. Stupid me, I put in more, then even more, about 10k CAD in total. Then he started talking about this 'liquidity mining event' – a limited-time opportunity to double my stake. I put in another 5k, and that's when everything went dark. The platform froze, Alex disappeared, and I can't withdraw anything. My friend suggested ChainAbuse, but is that even effective? I feel so dumb and embarrassed. I didn't even tell my partner. Any advice on what to do next? Or if I should just give up?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a book club app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform. Can I recover from France?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, really embarrassed to even type this out. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a book club app, we chatted for months, he was so kind and understanding, seemed really into literature like me. Eventually, he started talking about crypto investments, how he'd made a lot of money with this specific platform, said it was super secure and he'd guide me. I was hesitant, but he was so persistent and persuasive, showing me 'screenshots' of his profits. I ended up putting in about 8,000 euros, my life savings, thinking it was a legitimate way to grow my money for retirement. Now, the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and I feel like such a fool. It was all a lie. I'm in Montpellier, France. I've heard about these 'pig butchering' scams. Is there seriously any hope for people like me? I feel so lost, I don't even know where to begin to report this effectively or if it's even worth it. Any advice, especially from others who've been through this, would be a lifeline right now.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
I really don't even know where to start, honestly. I met this guy on a dating app back in January, we seemed to really connect. He was so supportive, always checking in on me, talked about building a future. Over a few months, he convinced me to 'invest' in crypto through this platform he called 'ZG.com'. He said it was super secure, exclusive, and he'd guide me. I withdrew a small amount once, just to check, and it worked, so I thought it was legit. Then he encouraged me to put in my inheritance, which was a significant amount, into it for a 'big gain' for our future. I did it, like a complete fool. Now, he's ghosted, the platform is unresponsive, and all my funds are gone. Everything. My gut says it's pig butchering. I'm in Calgary, Canada. I've heard about the FBI, Action Fraud, but I'm Canadian. What's even the point in reporting? Will Canadian authorities actually do anything?
Lost everything to a 'future' from a language exchange app, now all my crypto is gone via 'CoinEgg'. What now from Singapore?
I really don't know where to start. I met someone on (what I thought was) a legitimate language exchange app a few months ago. We talked for weeks, it felt really real, like we had a genuine connection. They convinced me to invest in crypto through a platform they called 'CoinEgg'. Said it was a special, high-return opportunity, you know? I was so excited, put in a good chunk of my savings, then convinced my sister to put some in too because it looked SO good. Now, the platform is gone. All my money, and my sister's too. It was over S$30,000 in total. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in Singapore, and I don't even know what legal paths are here for this kind of thing. Is there any way to get the money back? Who do I report this to? My family is devastated and I feel responsible for my sister's loss.
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in SA?
I'm heartbroken. I met this guy on a fitness app, you know, for motivation and accountability. We started chatting, and it felt so genuine. He slowly, very slowly, started talking about crypto investments, specifically this platform he was using, said it made him really good profits. I was hesitant at first, but he was so persistent and seemed so caring, always sending encouraging messages. Eventually, I put in a small amount, and it showed returns. Then more, and more, until I'd invested almost everything I had, my whole life's savings and a portion of my emergency fund. Now the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and I feel like such an idiot. I'm in East London, South Africa. I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK but what about here? Is there even a point in reporting it? I feel so ashamed.
Met a guy on an online forum, he disappeared with my crypto from a fake platform. What now from Australia?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, you guys. Met this guy, named 'Michael', on a gardening forum, of all places. We started chatting, moved to WhatsApp, and honestly, we talked for months. He was so supportive, seemed genuinely interested in my life. Then he started talking about crypto, like it was this amazing opportunity. He convinced me to put money into this platform he called 'WealthFlowPro'. It looked legit enough – charts, transactions, everything. I put in about AUD $5,000 to start, then another $10,000 when he said there was a 'special event'. I even saw it growing! But when I tried to withdraw, the site just stopped responding. And 'Michael'? Ghosted. His WhatsApp is gone. The website is gone. I'm in Canberra and feel totally lost. I've reported it to the AFP, but is there *anything* else I should be doing? I keep thinking back to all our conversations, the plans we made. It feels like my heart was broken and my bank account was emptied all at once. Any advice on what steps to take next would be really helpful.
Met a guy on a language exchange app, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from Miami?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, like, beyond embarrassed. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a Spanish language exchange app about two months ago. We started chatting, moved to WhatsApp, then Telegram. He was so charming, super supportive of my Spanish learning, and seemed genuinely interested in me. He started talking about crypto investments, how he was making good money through some 'private' platform. I was hesitant at first, but he was so patient, showing me "his" profits and everything. I eventually put in about 8k, then another 5k, into this platform he linked me to – it looked legit, had charts, everything. Now, everything's gone. The platform's offline, his numbers are dead, and I just feel sick to my stomach. I'm in Miami. What steps do I even take? Is reporting really going to do anything?
Invested in 'Forex Future' after meeting someone on a business networking app – now all gone. Any hope?
i really don't know what to do right now, i feel so stupid. i met this person on a professional networking app, you know, like for business connections? they seemed so legitimate, talking about global markets, trading strategies, very sophisticated. we moved to whatsapp after a few days, and then they started mentioning this 'Forex Future' platform, showing me screenshots of amazing returns. initially, i put in a small amount, like 500 euros, and it actually grew like crazy. i even withdrew a bit to my bank account, which made it feel super real. over about two months, i ended up investing almost 15,000 euros, thinking i was making smart moves for my future. then, overnight, my account on their site was 'frozen' due to 'regulatory issues.' they're asking for a 30% tax payment to unfreeze it, which obviously i don't have, and it just feels like another trap. my stomach is in knots. is there *any* point in reporting this in Germany? will anyone even care? i feel so ashamed.
Lost my crypto to an 'online connection' from a travel community forum, what now in the US?
Feeling pretty raw right now, tbh. Met someone on a travel community forum last month, you know, just talking about trips and stuff. We moved to WeChat, things got kinda flirty, and then they started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super exclusive. Said they'd made a killing and wanted to share. They sent me to this platform, not ZG.com or CoinEgg, but something similar, looked legit enough initially. Put in about $8k over a couple of weeks. Everything looked great on their 'app,' profits soaring. Then, when I tried to withdraw, nothing. My 'connection' vanished too. I'm in Los Angeles. I've heard about the FBI IC3 but how effective is it really? And what info do they even need? This is just... devastating.
Met someone on a travel vloggers' forum, lost all my savings to fake forex. Will reporting help?
I'm gutted. Seriously. I met this amazing guy on a forum for independent travel vloggers maybe six months ago. We connected over our mutual love for South East Asia, then moved to WhatsApp. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, sharing bits of his life. Eventually, he started talking about how he was making loads of money trading forex and wanted to 'help' me secure my future after hearing i was thinking about taking a few years off to travel more. Foolishly, I trusted him. I put in about €4,000 to start, then another €8,000, into this platform he recommended. It had a fancy name, some really convincing charts. Always showed profits, but when I tried to withdraw, guess what? Fees, taxes, 'technical issues'. Now he's ghosted me and the website is gone. Based in Limerick, Ireland. What are my chances if I report this to the Gardai or Action Fraud?
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 savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto app. Should I even bother reporting from UAE?
I really need some advice here. I met someone on a professional networking app, you know, the kind where you connect for career opportunities and stuff. This guy, he seemed super successful, always talking about his investments and how he was mentoring people to financial freedom. He added me to a WhatsApp group with other 'mentees,' and they all seemed to be making crazy money on this crypto platform he recommended – it was called something generic like 'Global Trade Pro.' I started with a small amount, saw some 'returns,' and then invested pretty much everything I had, a low five-figure sum. Now, the platform is gone, the WhatsApp group is deleted, and he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid. I told my family I was investing in a solid startup, not this. I'm based in Sharjah, UAE. Is there any point in reporting this? Will local police even care? I feel so embarrassed. Do I have any options here?
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – can I recover from France?
I really don't know where to turn. I met someone really lovely on a well-known dating app a few months ago. He was so attentive, so kind, and we just clicked. We talked for hours every day, planning our future. Then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity he was involved in. At first, I was hesitant, but he showed me screenshots of his own 'gains' and explained everything so thoroughly. He even introduced me to his 'professor' on Telegram who supposedly guided investments. I ended up putting in a significant portion of my inheritance – money my Maman left me. It was for a down payment on a place of my own. Now the platform, which was 'BitRisePro', has gone completely offline and I can't reach him or the 'professor'. All the chats are gone. I feel so ashamed, so stupid for falling for it. I'm in Paris. Is there any hope of getting any of this back? What can I even do here in France?
Lost my crypto savings to a fake platform after trusting someone from an online forum. What now from Canada?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, but I need some advice. I met someone really nice in a gardening forum online a few months ago. We started off just talking about plants, then it moved to DMs, and eventually we were chatting daily about everything. They seemed so supportive and understanding, especially since I'd been going through a rough patch financially. Eventually, they started talking about crypto investing, saying they knew a really good platform that was secure and had amazing returns. They even sent screenshots. I was skeptical at first, but they were so persistent and seemed to genuinely want to help me improve my situation. After a lot of convincing, i finally put in about $7k of my savings into this platform. They walked me through setting up an account and everything. I even saw my balance growing! But when I tried to withdraw last week, the 'customer service' said I needed to pay a huge tax fee first. I paid it, stupidly, then they asked for another 'insurance' fee. That's when I knew. They've ghosted me now. I'm in Ottawa, Canada. Is there anything I can even do? I feel sick to my stomach.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – can I recover from France?
i'm just... i'm devastated. i met this wonderful man on a dating app, 'Laurent', he was so attentive and charming. we talked for months, he knew everything about me, my family, my dreams. then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super exclusive, only for people he really trusted. he said it would double my inheritance within months, make our future together so much easier. i transferred about 15,000 euros into this platform, 'CryptoWealth Pro' it was called. he walked me through every step. for a while, i saw numbers going up, i even 'withdrew' a small amount, like 100 euros, just to make sure it was real. it worked! so i put more in. now, both 'Laurent' and the platform are gone. no replies, nothing. i feel so stupid, so gullible. my inheritance was meant for a down payment on a house. i'm in Nantes, France. where do i even begin to report this? is there any hope of getting even a tiny bit back?
Lost everything to a 'future' from a language exchange app, now all my crypto is gone via ZG.com - any hope from Germany?
I really thought I found someone special. We met on a German-English language exchange app, 'LinguaConnect', about four months ago. He was so charming, said he was a successful tech investor from Singapore, always talking about our future together. After a while, he convinced me to 'diversify' my small crypto holdings into something called ZG.com. Said it was super secure, big returns, you know the drill. Stupid me, I saw some initial small gains, which he helped me 'withdraw' once, just to prove it was real. Then he pushed for more, and more. I poured in all my savings, even took out a small loan. Now, the website, ZG.com, is gone. The app doesn't work. His number is disconnected, and the language app account is deleted. My heart and my bank account are completely shattered. I'm in Cologne, Germany. I've heard about the FBI, but I'm in Germany. What can I even do here? Is there really any hope?
Met a guy on a language exchange app, invested in ZG.com, now all my crypto is gone – what next from Scotland?
I'm heartbroken, honestly. About six months ago, I met someone on one of those language exchange apps – Duolingo, I think it was, or similar. We got chatting, seemed super friendly, interested in Scottish history which made sense since I'm in Glasgow. Over time, it shifted, he started talking about crypto investments, how he was making so much money easily. I was skeptical at first, but opencash.net, this platform he was using, looked legit. Then he convinced me to move over to ZG.com because it was 'better for bigger returns'. I transferred about £7,000, which was my emergency savings, into what I thought was real crypto (USDT) on ZG.com. I saw the numbers going up for a while, it felt real, you know? Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount for a car repair, suddenly I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'verification fee'. That's when my stomach dropped. He went quiet. ZG.com support stopped responding. Everything. It's all gone. I feel so stupid, so betrayed. I've reported it to my bank, but they just said the money's gone once it's crypto. I'm in Scotland. What can I actually *do*? Is there any way to report this properly or maybe even get some of it back? I can't believe I fell for this.
Lost my savings to a 'new connection' from a hiking group, fake investment platform. Can I report this in Ireland?
Feeling absolutely gutted, guys. Met someone really lovely in an online hiking group, seemed so genuine, we were chatting for weeks. They suggested investing in crypto, kept saying it was a 'safe' platform, not naming it right now 'cause it still makes me sick to my stomach. I initially put in about 2k, saw some 'returns' in my account, thought it was great. Then they encouraged me to put in more, saying there was a limited-time bonus if I deposited a larger sum. My partner warned me, but I was so convinced this person was legit and that I was actually making money. Ended up putting in nearly 15k, my entire emergency fund, then suddenly couldn't withdraw anything. The 'customer service' then demanded more money for 'taxes' or 'fees' to release my funds. I know now it's a pig butchering scam. I'm in Dublin, is there any point reporting this in Ireland? Or am I just completely out of luck here?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from an art app, fake crypto platform. Any hope from France?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I met someone really charming on an art discussion app a few months ago. We talked about so much more than art, became close, and then he started talking about crypto investments, specifically urging me to put money into something called ZG.com. He made it sound so safe, so easy. I ended up putting in my entire life savings, about three years of hard work, after seeing some 'returns' in the app. Then, overnight, everything just vanished. My 'friend' stopped responding, the platform went dark. I feel so stupid and ashamed. I contacted my bank, but they just said the transfers went through. I don't know what to do. Is there any way to report this from France? Has anyone in France dealt with `ZG.com` before? I'm desperate for advice.
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform. Where do I even start reporting?
Feeling so stupid and alone right now. I met this person through a cooking recipe app, like a community thing, a few months ago. We started chatting, then moved to WhatsApp, and it felt really natural. He was so supportive and charming. Eventually, he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, showing me screenshots of crazy returns. I'd never done crypto before but he was so convincing, said he'd 'guide me.' Long story short, I invested about 12,000 Euros. He even showed me how to make a 'small profit' initially to build trust. Then, when I tried to withdraw a larger amount, poof, platform disappeared, and so did he. My heart aches for the money, but also for the deception. I feel utterly betrayed. I'm in Hamburg, Germany. I don't even know where to begin reporting this. Should I go to the local police? Is there some international body? Any advice appreciated, I'm just so lost.
Lost a load of cash to a 'friend' from a language app, fake forex platform. What next?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid and devastated right now. I met this person on a language exchange app, you know, just trying to practice my Spanish. We chatted for weeks, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt really genuine. They started talking about crypto and forex, showed me these amazing 'returns' from some platform they swore by. NGL, I'm usually pretty savvy, but they were so convincing, and we'd built up this rapport. I ended up putting in a decent chunk, about 8k USD, into what I now realize was a fake forex platform. My 'friend' then disappeared. I've tried contacting the platform support, but it's just a dead end. I feel so ashamed. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this or get my money back?
Lost pretty much everything to 'CoinEgg' after meeting someone on a language exchange app. What now?
Feeling like such an idiot, honestly. I met this guy, Daniel, on a language exchange app a few months back. We really connected over learning Spanish, chatting every day, moved onto WhatsApp. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, sending me encouraging messages. After a while, he started talking about crypto, like he was doing really well with it. Said he had an 'uncle' who was an expert and could give us tips. He convinced me to try this platform called CoinEgg. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', so I put in more. Then he pushed me to move my pension into it, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Now, all my money is gone. CoinEgg just wiped everything, and I can't reach him. I feel absolutely shattered, emotionally and financially. I'm in Waterford, Ireland. What can I even do? Is there any point reporting this? Is it truly gone forever?
Lost my life savings to a 'friend' from a gaming community, fake crypto app. What can I do in SA?
I'm feeling so numb right now. I met this person through a gaming group on Discord, and we were chatting daily for months. They seemed really cool, super supportive, and we even talked about meeting up eventually. Then they introduced me to this 'exclusive' crypto investment platform, showing me screenshots of amazing returns. I started small, and it actually did show profits, so I invested more and more, thinking I was securing my future. I even took out a small loan. They pushed me to put in my entire life savings, which I did, into what I now realize was a fake app. Now, the 'friend' is gone, the platform is gone, and I can't access anything. My bank thinks it was a legitimate transfer initially. I feel so stupid. I'm in Johannesburg. Is there anything I can even do from South Africa? Any point reporting this, or am I just completely out of luck? Any advice on who to contact here?
My 'broker' is asking for a 'withdrawal processing fee' to release my crypto profits. Is this legit?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really stressed out and honestly, a bit foolish. About 3 months ago, I got into crypto trading after seeing some ads online and someone on Instagram messaged me. They introduced me to a platform that looked pretty professional, claiming to be an unregulated broker for CFDs and crypto. I put in about €2,000 initially, and then a bit more, maybe another €1,500 over a few weeks. I actually saw my 'account balance' grow pretty quickly. It said I had about €11,000 at one point! I got excited and decided to withdraw some. When I tried, my account manager, 'Michael', told me I needed to pay a 'withdrawal processing fee' of 10% of my profits, because of 'blockchain network costs and international transfer regulations'. It's been like a week and I haven't paid it yet. I'm starting to worry this isn't right. Has anyone else encountered this? Is this a normal thing when withdrawing crypto profits?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake 'futures trading' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, Paul here from Dresden. I'm in a really bad spot. I fell for one of those sophisticated 'futures trading' scams that promised insane returns. I put in a significant amount, like, low five figures, thinking I was super smart, you know? It was all USDT on Tron, classic pig butchering setup, but I only realized too late. The 'platform' showed fake profits, kept asking for more money for 'taxes' or 'liquidity', and then ghosted me completely. My gut just sank. I've been looking into recovery options and came across Nethertrace. Their website seems professional, and they claim to be based in the Netherlands with a strong track record. I even saw they have some good reviews. I'm so paranoid now though, after getting ripped off once. I just want to know if anyone here has successfully recovered crypto after a similar futures trading scam specifically with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)? Did they actually trace your funds? Were they transparent about costs? Any experiences, good or bad, would be super helpful. Feeling pretty desperate.
Met a guy through a parenting group on Facebook, now my savings are gone to crypto – what now?
Honestly, I'm just… numb. I met this really sweet guy through a local parenting group on Facebook, we started chatting, and it felt like we really clicked. He was so understanding about co-parenting challenges and gave great advice. Over a few months, he slowly introduced the idea of crypto investing, saying he had this 'expert' strategy that always paid off. Showed me screenshots of huge gains. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow' on this platform called 'GlobalTradeFX' – total fake, I know that now. Then he convinced me to invest more, and more. Now I'm in for about $15,000, which was my emergency fund, and the platform's just locked me out. He's ghosted me. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I live in Calgary, Canada. What can I even do to report this? Will anyone actually help?
Tinder crypto scam - my 'future' vanished after I invested in 'CoinEgg.' What now from Germany?
I really don't know where to start. I met someone amazing on Tinder a few months ago, we chatted for ages, really seemed to connect. I thought this was it, you know? She eventually brought up cryptocurrency, said she was doing really well with this platform called CoinEgg. She was super convincing, showed me screenshots of her 'profits' and everything. Eventually, I put in about 8,000 euros, mostly from my savings, expecting to double it like she said. We were even talking about next steps, planning a future. Then, about a week ago, I tried to withdraw some funds because I needed to pay for something unexpected. The platform wouldn't let me. Kept saying I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'upgrade my account' or something ridiculous. And she, my 'future partner,' just disappeared. Blocked me everywhere. I'm gutted, financially and emotionally. I've heard about these 'pig butchering' scams. Is that what happened? Is there any way to get my money back or even report this properly from Germany? I feel so stupid and embarrassed.
Anyone recovered funds from a fake 'mining pool' crypto scam with Nethertrace?
Feeling pretty raw right now. I fell for one of those fake crypto mining pool scams, lost almost everything. It started on Instagram, someone slid into my DMs, super friendly, talked about this amazing passive income opportunity. My red flags were barely even waving, which is so embarrassing now. I transferred a decent chunk of ETH to what I thought was a legitimate pool, saw daily 'returns' on their dashboard, which of course, were all fake. When I tried to withdraw, poof, account locked, support ignored me. Total pig butchering, but with a mining twist. I've been doing some research and saw Nethertrace mentioned a few times. Has anyone actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) specifically for this kind of fake mining pool scam? I know these things are super hard to recover from, but I'm desperate for some real success stories. Any honest experiences would be super helpful right now.