#pig-butchering
112 questions tagged with #pig-butchering
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.
My 'broker' told me I need a 'crypto tax clearance fee' to withdraw. What even is that?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda freaking out here. I've been trading crypto on this platform for a few months, thought I was doing pretty well, actually made some decent 'profits' according to their dashboard. When I tried to withdraw a significant amount last week – low five figures – they put my request on hold. Now they're telling me I need to pay a 'crypto tax clearance fee' just to process the withdrawal. Seriously, what is that? Is this a real thing? I've never heard of it, and it feels like another hurdle. I gave them scans of my ID, proof of address, everything. They kept pushing me to deposit more, which I stupidly did early on. I'm in Chicago, and my bank (Chase) said they can't do anything because it's crypto and international. Is my money just gone?
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 Germany?
Ok, so I'm completely broken right now. I met someone really special on a dating app, we talked for months, loads of video calls, really connected. They seemed so supportive when I told them about my small inheritance from my grandmother. Then they introduced me to this 'incredible' investment platform. Said their uncle worked there, super secure, high returns. I put in a significant chunk of what I had, about 15,000 euros. At first, it looked great, the numbers were going up. I even 'withdrew' a small amount, like 200 euros, just to test it, and it worked! That's what made me trust it more. Then I put in more. Now, the platform is gone. The person blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid, so exposed. I'm in Leipzig, Germany. Does anyone know if there's *any* way to get my money back or even report this properly here? I've contacted my local police but they seemed a bit overwhelmed by the crypto part.
Met someone on a travel app, lost my pension to a fake crypto platform. What can I do from France?
I really need some advice. I met someone on kind of a travel networking app, we chatted for months, talked about visiting each other eventually, really built up a connection. They were sweet, attentive, always asking about my day. After a while, they started talking about this 'amazing opportunity' in crypto, saying they'd made so much money and wanted to share the secret with me. Said their uncle was a big shot at some exchange, it sounded legit, you know? They even sent me screenshots of their 'profits'. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persuasive, and I trusted them. Ended up putting a significant portion of my pension into this platform they linked me to. It had a slick interface, everything looked real. For a few weeks, it even 'grew'. Then, when I tried to withdraw, they suddenly said I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'withdrawal fee'. That's when I knew, deep down, it was a scam. The person disappeared, blocked me everywhere. I'm in France, lost over 50,000 euros. I feel so stupid and ashamed. Is there anything at all I can do? I've reported to the local police, but they seemed overwhelmed.
Friend from a gaming app led me to a fake investment platform – where do I even start reporting?
I'm feeling really stupid right now. I met this guy through an online game a few months back – we chatted a lot, seemed really genuine and helpful. He eventually started talking about investment opportunities, crypto stuff, and told me about this platform that looked legit. I put in about 8,000 Euros, most of my savings, after he showed me 'his' profits. For a bit, it actually looked like I was making money on the platform's dashboard, but when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for more fees, taxes, all sorts of excuses. Now I can't access anything. He's ghosted me. I just feel so… violated. I know it's a romance scam/pig butchering thing now, but I was so careful, or I thought I was. I'm in Lyon, France. What should my first steps be for reporting this? Is there any way to track the money or get it back?
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 Netherlands?
I really don't know where to start. About six months ago, I met someone really lovely on a dating app. We talked for ages, WhatsApp, video calls, everything. It felt so real. She knew I'd recently inherited some money from my oma in Germany, and she started talking about these secure, high-return investment opportunities. Said her uncle was a big shot in finance, blah blah. Eventually, she convinced me to put a significant chunk of it into a platform she called 'CapitalGrowth Pro'. It looked legit, smooth interface, real-time prices. I saw my balance growing, even managed a small withdrawal once, which totally hooked me. Then she said there was a 'VIP event' coming up, a huge bonus if I added more. I put in almost everything. And then poof, she's gone, the site's down, and my money, my oma's money, is just gone. Like, everything. I'm in Groningen, Netherlands. I've reported it to the local police, but they just seemed overwhelmed. Is there anything specific I can do from here? How do I even start recovering this? I feel so stupid and broken.
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, invested in ZG.com. Any hope from France?
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. I met this person on a fitness app, you know, just looking for workout buddies. We clicked, started chatting every day, moved to WhatsApp. They seemed so nice, so genuine, talking about their life, their family, their investment success. Said they could 'help' me make some extra money, especially with my small business struggling a bit after all the lockdowns. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent and showed me 'profits' on this platform called ZG.com. It all looked legit, like a real exchange. I put in what I could, then more, then even pressured my sister to lend me some money. They kept saying, "just a little more for VIP level payouts, guaranteed!" Now, everything's gone. Poof. Can't withdraw, can't even log in. They blocked me everywhere. My life savings, gone. My sister's money, gone. I'm in Lyon, France. I already reported it to the local gendarmerie, but they didn't seem to know much about crypto scams. Has anyone from France dealt with this? Is there anything else I can do? I feel so stupid and broken.
Lost my small business savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app. What now?
I'm in shock, truly. I met someone on a professional networking app, you know, one of those where you're looking for connections and advice. This person seemed so legitimate, always talking about global markets and investment opportunities. We built up a rapport over a few months, mostly through an encrypted messaging app. Eventually, they convinced me to 'invest' a significant portion of my small business savings into what they claimed was a high-yield crypto arbitrage platform. They even showed me what looked like a really professional dashboard, with trades happening, profits accumulating. I put in about $15,000 USD, which is a huge amount for me. Now, suddenly, the platform is gone, the messaging app contact is deleted, and I can't reach them. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm based in Sharjah, UAE. What are my options for reporting this? Is there *any* chance of getting my money back?
Anyone recovered crypto after a pig-butchering scam with Nethertrace?
I'm Amelia from Darwin, and I'm really at my wit's end here. I fell for a pig-butchering scam earlier this year and lost a significant amount of my savings, honestly it was embarrassing how easily they got me. They built up this whole fake relationship, talked about investments, and then boom, wiped everything. I've been researching recovery options and came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). Their site looks professional, and they claim to specialize in these types of crypto scams, but I'm just so wary after being scammed once already. They didn't ask for upfront fees which felt like a good sign, unlike some other 'recovery agencies' that wanted crypto immediately. Has anyone here had a positive experience recovering funds, particularly from a pig-butchering scam, with Nethertrace? I just need some real-world feedback before I take the plunge. Any advice or stories would be so helpful. Anyone still on the fence — the [independent Nethertrace reviews on Trustivly](https://trustivly.com/company/www.nethertrace.co) helped me feel less crazy about hiring an investigator.
Lost my inheritance to a 'friend' from a language exchange app, fake crypto platform. What now?
Honestly, I still can't believe I fell for it. Met this really nice woman on a language exchange app, she said she was from Hong Kong, doing business in finance. We talked for months, loads of video calls, really seemed genuine. She started talking about crypto, how she was making good money through a 'special AI platform' her uncle developed. Said it was low risk, high return. I was reluctant at first, but she was so persistent, so understanding... she just wore me down. I transferred a substantial part of my inheritance, about low five figures, into this 'platform' she linked me to. The returns seemed amazing, on the screen anyway. Then, when I tried to withdraw, nothing. Zero response from her, the platform dissolved. My gut dropped. Felt like such an idiot. I'm in London. What are my options? Is there truly any way to get some of it back? I reported it to the local police but they just gave me a crime reference number and said it's probably unrecoverable.
Lost my mom's retirement to a fake crypto platform after meeting someone on LinkedIn — any hope?
I'm so ashamed right now I can barely type this. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about investment opportunities. He was really charming, always asking about my family, getting to know me. After a few weeks, he convinced me to "diversify" into crypto. He introduced me to this platform that looked legit, said it was partnered with some big names. I invested some of my own money first, saw some small returns. Then, like an idiot, I talked my mom into putting a significant chunk of her retirement savings into it, about CAD $150k. Now the platform is gone, his LinkedIn is deleted, and all the money is just... gone. I feel sick. We reached out to our bank, TD, but they said they couldn't do anything because I authorized the transfers. I don't even know where to start. Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe get some of it back? I told my mom it was my fault, and I just can't face her. She trusted me.
Lost savings to a 'new friend' from a gardening app, invested in a fake crypto platform - how to report?
I'm gutted, truly. I met someone really nice, or so I thought, on a gardening app a few months back. We talked for ages, shared photos of our plants, it felt really genuine. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making so much money. I was hesitant, but they were so persuasive, sending me screenshots of huge 'returns' from some platform called ZG.com. I ended up putting in a significant chunk of my life savings, about mid-five figures. All gone now. The app's disappeared, they've blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and ashamed, but also just… robbed. I'm in Edinburgh. What are my options for reporting this? Will I ever see any of that money again? I've never dealt with anything like this before.
I lost my house deposit to a 'sweetheart' on a local hiking app, what can I even do now?
I am so utterly devastated and honestly, embarrassed. I met this guy, Daniel, on a local hiking app, you know, for finding trails and stuff here in Victoria. We chatted for a month, seemed really genuine, we even video called a few times. He seemed so nice, talked about his family, his job in 'international finance' – alarm bells should've gone off, I know, but I was so lonely after my last breakup. He gradually started talking about this amazing crypto platform, 'GlobalTradeX,' that he was using, making incredible returns. Showed me screenshots, everything. He convinced me to put in a 'small amount' to start, then slowly, over two months, I kept pouring more money in. It was my house deposit, about $48,000 CAD. I even saw profits on the dashboard! But when I tried to withdraw, they said I needed to pay a 20% 'tax' first. That's when I finally googled and found out it's a pig butchering scam. I feel so stupid. I reported it to my bank, but they said it's probably gone. I'm in Canada, what are my actual options for reporting this? Is there any point?
Met someone on a wellness app, now my crypto is gone via a fake trading platform. What do I do?
I really don't even know where to begin. I met this guy on a wellness app, you know, just trying to connect with people who are into self-improvement and stuff. We chatted for weeks, he seemed so genuine, always talking about his 'financial independence' journey and how he'd found this amazing crypto platform. He even sent me screenshots of his 'profits'. I started with a small amount, like $500, and it actually went up according to their site. Then he encouraged me to invest more, said it was a limited-time opportunity to double my money. I put in about $12,000, which was pretty much all my savings, and now the site is gone. Just disappeared. And he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I didn't even notice the red flags. I heard about pig butchering scams after it was too late. I'm in Houston, TX. Should I contact FBI IC3 or someone else? Will they even believe me?
My 'new partner' from a dating app scammed me with a fake forex platform; can I report from France?
I really need some advice. I met someone really lovely on a well-known dating app a few months ago. We talked for ages, everything seemed so real. Then, they started talking about this amazing opportunity in forex trading. They showed me screenshots of huge profits, talked about how easy it was. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persuasive, saying it was a way for us to build a future together. I ended up putting in about 15,000 euros, a huge chunk of my savings. It was on a platform they introduced me to, which looked legitimate at first glance. For a while, the numbers on my account went up. I even did a small withdrawal of 100 euros to 'test' it, which worked! That made me trust them even more. But then, when I tried to withdraw the rest for a planned house deposit, they kept coming up with excuses – taxes, fees, 'system upgrades.' Now, I can't access anything, and the person has vanished. I feel so stupid and heartbroken. I'm in Lille, France. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or at least report them properly from here?
Lost a load of money to 'girlfriend' from WeChat, fake platform involved - what now from UAE?
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. I met this woman on WeChat, she seemed really nice, we talked for months, loads of video calls, she even sent me gifts. She said she was working in finance and knew a 'secret' way to make good returns. Convinced me to put money into this platform that was supposed to be for forex trading, but she called it 'institutional crypto'. It looked legit at first, the numbers were going up, I even managed to withdraw a small amount once. That's what convinced me to put in more, nearly all my savings tbh, almost 15k USD. Suddenly, the withdrawals stopped. Then her messages stopped. I can't access the platform anymore, it just gives an error. i feel like such an idiot. Is there anything at all I can do from Ajman here in the UAE? Any agency or something that deals with this?
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, invested in a fake crypto platform. What now from Singapore?
I met someone really nice on a fitness app a few months ago. We talked almost daily, shared our fitness goals, life stuff. It felt so genuine. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making really good passive income. Showed me screenshots of some platform that looked legit — lots of graphs, numbers moving. I was hesitant because I'm not good with tech or investing, but they were so patient, walked me through everything. They convinced me to put in a small amount first, and I actually saw it 'grow'. So I put in more, then even more... all my savings, about S$15,000. Now the platform is down, their messages have stopped delivering, and I can't access anything. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in Singapore. Have I lost it all? What next? Should I report it to MAS or the police? I barely even know their real name.
Lost my superannuation to a 'friend' from a gaming community via a fake investment platform. Can I get anything back?
Feeling pretty stupid right now, tbh. Met this person through a gaming community I've been part of for years, seemed legit, we'd chat while playing. After a few months, they started talking about 'investing' and how they were making bank. Ngl, I was hesitant, but they kept sending screenshots, talking about life goals, and how they wanted to help me get ahead. It felt so personal. They eventually convinced me to move my superannuation into this platform they called 'Global Horizon Capital'. It looked real enough, had fancy charts, and I even saw 'returns' in the first few weeks. But then I tried to withdraw, and they hit me with 'tax' fees, then 'liquidity' fees, then 'anti-money laundering' fees. Now the site's gone, and all my messages are unanswered. I've lost about aud$65,000. I feel like such a fool. Is there any point reporting this? Where do I even start from Australia?
My 'future business partner' from a tech conference scammed me with a fake trading app – what now?
I met this guy at a virtual tech conference a few months back, thought he was legit. He was super charming, really knew his stuff about AI and fintech. We even talked about potential collaborations, building something big here in Dubai. After a while, he started talking about this exclusive investment platform, how it was backed by some big names and using cutting-edge AI for crypto trading. He showed me amazing returns on his account, really convinced me it was a golden opportunity. I started with a small amount, saw the 'profits' grow, and then things escalated. I ended up putting in a significant portion of my savings, wiring money to what I thought was a secure corporate bank account for the platform. Now all the communication has stopped, the app is gone, and the phone numbers don't work. I feel like such an idiot, honestly. I've reported it to the local police here in Dubai, but they said it's hard with international wire transfers and crypto. What else can I do? Is there even a slight chance of getting anything back?
Is 'Global Recovery Alliance' asking for a 'service subscription fee' another recovery scam?
Ok, so i lost a significant amount, like low five figures, to what i now know was a pig butchering scam earlier this year. It was awful, i felt so stupid. I reported it to the police here in Eindhoven, the banking authorities, even the financial crime unit - nothing came of it. I just had to accept the loss, right? Then, out of nowhere, i get an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Recovery Alliance'. They said they found my case through 'public records' (which freaked me out a bit, tbh) and that they could help me get my money back. They had some details right, like the date of the initial scam and sorta the amount, which spooked me even more. Now they're asking for a 'service subscription fee' of about 800 euros to start the process. They say it covers 'initial forensic analysis' and 'legal team retainer'. My partner thinks it's a scam within a scam. But what if it's not? What if this is my ONLY chance? Has anyone heard of these guys or something similar? I'm so desperate.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking app got me with fake crypto, what can I do from Australia?
I really thought this person was legitimate. Met them on a professional networking app, you know, the one for business connections. They said they were a seasoned financial analyst, very successful. We chatted for weeks, built up a real rapport, talked about my goals, my career, even some personal stuff. Then they started talking about crypto, like it was a side hustle, just a way to accelerate my savings. They introduced me to what looked like a super slick trading platform, said it was 'exclusive' for their network. I put in a small amount first, about AUD 2,000, and saw it 'grow' really fast. They guided me every step of the way, even helped me make a 'withdrawal' that actually came through, which totally hooked me. Long story short, I ended up putting in significant superannuation savings – about 50k. Now the platform is gone, their profile is gone, and i feel like such an idiot. I'm in Perth, Australia. Who do i even report this to? Is there any hope at all?
My 'future partner' from a travel app scammed me with a fake crypto platform. What can I do from Australia?
i'm just... heartbroken and empty. met someone really charming on a travel app a few months back. we talked for hours every day, felt like i really connected with him. he slowly, slowly introduced me to crypto investing, said he had a 'mentor' who shared amazing insights. it was all so natural, not pushy at all initially. then he convinced me to put money into this platform, 'CoinEgg'. everything looked legit, i saw my 'profits' growing quickly. he even sent me a screenshot once of a massive withdrawal he supposedly made. so i put in more, emptied my savings, even took out a small loan. now, of course, i can't withdraw anything. my 'manager' on Coinegg just keeps asking for taxes or fees. and he, my 'partner', has ghosted me. i know it sounds stupid now, but i really thought he loved me. I'm in Hobart, Australia. what can i even do? i've lost almost 30k AUD.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking app got me with fake crypto graphs. What now?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty embarrassed. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about his success in crypto, shared impressive-looking charts and predictions. He presented himself as a mentor, really, someone who wanted to help me grow my portfolio. He even had a slick website for his 'investment platform' – I won't name it here, but it looked legit. I invested my savings, about 80,000 ZAR, over a few months. The returns looked amazing on their dashboard, but when I tried to withdraw, there was always some new 'fee' or 'tax' they needed. Now he's ghosted me. I'm in Port Elizabeth and feeling completely lost. What can I even do from here? Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe see my money again?
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake job offer scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, i'm Mia from Cologne, feeling really dumb and panicky. I fell for one of those fake job offer scams – you know, where they recruit you for some easy 'data optimization' task, then say you need to fund a crypto wallet to complete tasks and earn commission. Total pig butchering setup, but it started with the fake job. It felt so real, i lost about 8k EUR in USDT. I've been reading up on options and Nethertrace keeps coming up. Has anyone here actually used [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) to recover funds specifically from a fake job offer leading to a crypto scam? I'm so desperate for some hope. I've already spoken to my bank and the police, but they weren't much help with the crypto aspect. Wondering if Nethertrace can really trace these transactions and if they're legit.
Is 'Payback Ltd' legit? They're asking for an 'administrative fee' to recover my crypto.
Hi everyone, I'm feeling so desperate and confused right now. A few months ago, i lost a significant amount of crypto (low five figures) to one of those super sophisticated pig butchering scams. It basically wiped out my savings. I reported it to the local police here in Dubai, but they didn't really have much hope cause it was crypto and overseas. I also filed a report with Action Fraud online, but haven't heard back other than an acknowledgement. Today, I received an email out of the blue from a company called 'Payback Ltd'. They said they track crypto fraud and found my case via some public records. They claim to have recovered funds for other victims and say they can help me too. They sound really professional and even sent me what looks like a case number. But, to start the process, they're asking for an 'administrative fee' upfront, about 500 USD, to cover 'initial processing and blockchain analysis'. I'm so scared to lose more money. Is this legit or am I just getting scammed again? I can't afford another mistake.
Is 'Claims Justice' asking for a 'court registration fee' another scam after my crypto loss?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling so dumb right now. i lost quite a bit of money, like, low five figures, in a supposed crypto investment scheme back in october. it was one of those 'pig butchering' things, actually – met someone online, they slowly convinced me to invest more and more on a fake platform. totally devastated tbh. now, a few weeks ago, i got an email out of the blue from a company called 'Claims Justice'. they said they'd found my case through some 'international financial fraud database' and could help me get my money back. after a few calls, they sound really convincing, mentioning details about my original scam that not many people would know. they even sent me a 'contract'. but now they're asking for a 'court registration fee' – about 0.5 eth – to start the legal process. they keep saying it's refundable once the case closes. my gut is screaming scam again, but a small part of me is desperate to believe it. has anyone heard of Claims Justice? Is this 'court registration fee' a red flag or is that actually a thing with real recovery firms?
My 'future partner' from a dating app got me with fake crypto, what can I do from Canada?
I met this woman, 'Sarah,' on a major dating app a few months ago. Things moved really fast, emotionally. She was so charming, said all the right things. After a few weeks, she started talking about this amazing crypto opportunity she had, a 'wealth manager' friend, and some platform called BitForex (tho looking back, the URL was slightly off, like BitForexx or something, ugh). She sent me screenshots of her 'profits' and pressured me gently to put some money in, just a little at first. I wanted to impress her, you know? Anyway, long story short, I sent three transfers of about 3k each, thinking it was going to skyrocket. Then, when I tried to withdraw, suddenly there were 'tax' fees, then 'liquidity' fees, and now she's ghosted me and the site is gone. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Winnipeg. What recourse do I even have in Canada for this? I've never dealt with anything like this.
Lost everything to 'girlfriend' on a dating app through a fake forex site. What can I do from Germany?
i feel so stupid. i met this woman, 'mei', on a dating app like, 4 months ago? she seemed so sweet, we talked every day, lots of whatsapp. she said she was from taiwan but lived in frankfurt. after a few weeks she started talking about this amazing forex platform she used. called it 'FXGlobalTrade' or something, i don't even remember the exact name anymore. she showed me how much money she was making, always sending screenshots. i was hesitant at first, but she was so convincing. we were planning our future together, you know? she said it was a gift, a way for us to build our life. i put in about 8,000 euros to start, then another 15,000 from my savings, and even took out a small loan for 10,000 more when she said there was a 'special opportunity'. the website looked legit, you could see the profits growing. but when i tried to withdraw money last week, suddenly i needed to pay a 'tax' or 'commission'. then she disappeared, whatsapp blocked, profile gone. my whole life savings are gone, about 33,000 euros. i'm devastated. what can i even do? i live in dresden.
Lost all my USDC to a fake CoinEgg exchange site, can I get it back?
i'm so disheartened. i met someone online, they seemed really nice, we talked for months. then they introduced me to crypto trading, specifically this platform they called 'CoinEgg'. it looked legit, i swear, like a proper exchange. i put in what i thought was small money at first, about 2000 USD, converted it to USDC and 'traded' it. the profits looked amazing, so i put in more, and more, until i had over 15,000 USDC. i was so excited, thinking i was set. but then i tried to withdraw, and they kept asking for 'tax fees' and 'unlocking charges'. i paid some of those too, which was so stupid in hindsight. now i can't access anything and the person disappeared. is there any way to trace this or get my money back? i feel so foolish.
My 'new partner' from a language exchange app got me into a fake gold trading platform. Any hope from SA?
I'm gutted, seriously. Met this incredible woman on a language exchange app, we talked for months, video calls, everything felt so real. She convinced me to invest in what she called a 'gold trading platform' – looked legit, charts moving, profits showing up. Started small, then she kept pushing for more, saying we needed to 'act fast' for bigger returns. Ended up putting in nearly my entire retirement fund, close to six figures in Rand. Now, the platform's gone, her number's dead, and I feel like an absolute idiot. I'm in Durban, South Africa. I've reported it to the local police, but they just seemed overwhelmed and didn't really 'get' the crypto side of things. Did contact my bank too, but they said the funds were sent to a crypto exchange and then untraceable. Is there *any* hope for me? Or am I just completely out of luck with this kind of scam here?
My 'new life partner' from a language exchange app got me to invest in 'ProfitMax' before disappearing. What now?
I really thought this was it. I met 'Marie' on a language exchange app, she was so sweet, learning French and teaching me Mandarin. We talked for months, video calls, everything seemed legit. Then she started talking about this amazing investment opportunity, ProfitMax, some crypto thing she said her uncle, a 'financier' in Singapore, managed. I put in about 8,000 euros, then another 5,000 when she showed me incredible 'profits' growing in my account. We were planning our future, a life together. Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount for a new apartment, the platform froze. Marie's messages stopped. She just vanished. I feel so stupid, so exposed. I'm in Toulouse. What can I even do from France? Is there any hope of getting my money back? Or even just reporting this properly so it doesn't happen to someone else?
My savings gone after a 'refund' from 'Funds Recovery Group' turned into another scam, any hope?
Ugh, i'm so mad at myself. I got scammed out of a good chunk of crypto last year, like about 10k EUR, on some pig-butchering platform (CoinEgg, i think it was called? The site's down now anyway). I was trying to block it out. Then a few weeks ago, I got this email, looked kinda official, saying they were from some 'Funds Recovery Group' and they'd found my lost funds and just needed a small fee to release them. I was desperate, you know? I wired them like 1500 EUR, thinking it was finally over. Now they've stopped replying, and the email address just bounces. It feels like I've been scammed twice. Is there any actual way to get *anything* back now? My partner is just shaking her head, I don't even know what to tell her.
My 'new partner' from a global dating app vanished after I invested in 'SafeCryptoTrade' – what now?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met someone really lovely on an international dating app a few months ago, and we really clicked. We talked on WhatsApp constantly, they seemed so genuine and supportive. Eventually, they started talking about 'SafeCryptoTrade' – an investment platform they said was giving amazing returns. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, showing me screenshots, talking about their own profits, even guiding me through setting up an account and making my first deposit. I put in about 50,000 ZAR which isn't a lot for some, but it was my emergency fund, everything I had saved. Everything looked great on the platform interface for a while, the balance was growing. Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount to test it, they said there were 'tax' issues, then 'liquidity problems.' And now, a week ago, they just disappeared off WhatsApp, and the website's gone. I feel truly broken. Is there anything I can even DO from South Africa? I've heard about reporting to the FBI for crypto scams, but I'm not in the US. Please, any advice helps.
Has anyone recovered funds from a simulated trading platform scam with Nethertrace?
Hi everyone, I'm Andreas from Hannover. I've been in a pretty rough spot lately after falling for one of those simulated trading platform scams. It was so convincing, they had a 'live' dashboard, charts, everything looked legit. I invested a significant amount, about 90,000 Euros, thinking I was making good profits, only to find out it was all fake. My 'account' was just numbers on a screen. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I've heard about **Nethertrace** and their work in crypto recovery. After losing so much, I'm really wary of any more scams, especially the 'recovery scam' scams. But I'm desperate to get some of my money back. They offer a free consultation, which is a good sign, and their website [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) seems reputable, but I need real-world experiences. Has anyone here used **Nethertrace** for a similar simulated trading platform scam, or any kind of crypto fraud really? What was your experience like? Did they actually deliver?
My 'future business partner' from LinkedIn cleaned me out with a fake platform. What now?
I'm in shock, honestly. I met this guy on LinkedIn of all places, seemed really professional, lots of connections, even shared some 'success stories' about his investments. He talked big about a new AI trading platform, how it was exclusive, going to make us rich. Said it was based out of Singapore but used a custom app. I started small, saw returns, then put in my life savings, about $7k, and then some from my retirement account, another $10k. He was so convincing, always checking in, building trust. Now, the app crashed, his LinkedIn is gone, and I can't reach anyone. I feel so stupid. I've reported to IC3, but what else can I even do? Is this just gone forever? It feels like my whole future just disappeared.
My 'new boyfriend' from WhatsApp tricked me into fake crypto on CoinEgg. Now all my savings are gone. What can I do from France?
Okay so I'm completely devastated. I met this guy on social media a few months ago, and we moved to WhatsApp. He was so sweet, really charming, talked about our future together over here in France... it felt so real. He slowly, very slowly, started talking about crypto investments he was making, how much money he was earning. He convinced me to try with a small amount on this platform called CoinEgg. He helped me set it up, showed me fake profits. I ended up putting in almost all of my savings, like tens of thousands of euros. Now the 'customer service' on CoinEgg is demanding insane fees to withdraw, and he's vanished. I feel so stupid, so exposed. I'm in Lyon. What can I even do here? Has anyone in France dealt with this? Is there any hope to get my money back or even just report this properly?
My 'new mentor' from a professional network got me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I really feel like such an idiot. I met this person, 'Anna', through a professional networking group online, not even a dating app, like a real, legit group for people in my industry. We started chatting about career development, then she mentioned how she'd diversified her investments into crypto and was making serious passive income. She introduced me to this platform, CoinEgg, and showed me screenshots, walk-throughs... it all seemed so professional and legit, like something an actual financial advisor would recommend. I transferred about 7,000 euros in phases over two months. Saw my 'portfolio' grow, even 'withdrew' a small amount (like 50 euros) to my Revolut to test it, which worked! So I put in more. Now they're asking for a 'tax payment' to release my full balance, which is apparently over 15,000 euros. I can't reach Anna anymore, the website is still up but my account is frozen. I feel sick to my stomach. Is there anything at all I can do from France? I'm so embarrassed but I need help.
Is 'Asset Recovery Alliance' asking for a 'blockchain verification fee' after my crypto loss another scam?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so desperate. A few months ago, I lost a significant amount of crypto (low five figures, ugh) in what I now realize was a pig butchering scam. I reported it to the local police here in Montpellier, and also the FCA online, but honestly, didn't hear much back. Now, I got an email out of the blue from a company calling themselves 'Asset Recovery Alliance'. They claim they've traced my funds and can recover them, but they need a 'blockchain verification fee' first. It's not a huge amount, like 500 euros, but after everything, I'm just so wary. Is this a common tactic for recovery scams? Should I even consider it, or is this just someone trying to kick me when I'm already down? I'm so tired of feeling stupid about this whole thing.
Met a 'financial analyst' on Tinder, now my savings are gone from CoinEgg. Any hope for recovery?
I seriously don't know where to start. I met this guy on Tinder like three months ago, seemed really sweet, charming, you know? He talked a lot about crypto and eventually he convinced me to 'invest' with him on a platform called CoinEgg. He showed me screenshots of huge profits, talked me through setting up accounts, everything. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', and then put in everything I had saved, about $15,000. Now, all of a sudden, I can't log in. His number's disconnected, and the CoinEgg site just says 'account maintenance' for days. I feel so stupid and heartbroken. I trusted him. Is there anything I can even DO? I'm in LA, and I've reported it to my bank, but they just said it was an authorized transfer. I'm just hoping for any advice, anything at all.
A company called 'Global Recovery Experts' wants a 'bank transfer re-route fee' – another scam after my crypto loss?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid right now. I lost a significant amount of crypto, like low five figures, back in April on some fake trading platform called 'CryptoTradePro'. It was a classic pig butchering scam, they built up trust then suddenly locked me out. I reported it to my bank and local police but honestly, didn't expect much. Then, out of nowhere, I got an email last week from a company calling themselves 'Global Recovery Experts'. They said they track scam wallets and found some of mine. They even had specific details about my initial transaction that weren't public, which kinda freaked me out but also gave me hope, you know? They claim they've recovered my funds but need a 'bank transfer re-route fee' of about 1500 Euros to release them to my account in Germany. I'm so desperate to get my money back but my gut is screaming scam again. It feels too good to be true. Has anyone heard of these guys? Is this a common tactic for recovery scams? I really can't afford to lose any more money.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
Hey everyone, I'm absolutely devastated. I met someone on a dating app, we connected really well, and it felt so genuine. After a few weeks, he started talking about crypto investments, specifically urging me to try this platform he called 'ProfitStream Pro'. He seemed so knowledgeable, showed me screenshots of his own 'gains', and convinced me it was a secure way to build wealth. I transferred a significant portion of my savings – about $15,000 USD – into what I thought was bitcoin, following his instructions to deposit into this platform. Everything looked great on the platform's interface. I saw my balance growing, and he even helped me make a small 'withdrawal' of $100 to my bank account, which actually went through, making me trust it more. But when I tried to withdraw a larger amount last week, it suddenly said my account was frozen due to 'tax obligations' – needing another 20% deposit! When I refused, he ghosted me, and now the website is gone. I feel so stupid and violated. Is there any way to report this from Sharjah? I've heard about the FBI but I'm not in the US. What can I do?
A company called 'Global Debt Recovery' wants upfront fees to recover my crypto – legit or another scam?
Hi everyone, I'm kinda desperate here. Back in November, I lost a significant amount of crypto, about 8k EUR, to what turned out to be a classic pig butchering scam. It was on a fake trading platform, you know the drill. I reported it to the local police here in Nantes and my bank, but honestly, nothing really came of it. I just felt so stupid and embarrassed. Today, I received an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Debt Recovery'. They said they found my case through 'public records' and claim they can help me get my funds back. They sound super official, talking about 'specialised blockchain forensics' and 'international legal teams'. But here's the catch: they're asking for an 'initial administrative fee' of about 1500 EUR to start the process. They say it covers their immediate costs for tracing and legal filing. My gut feeling is screaming *no*, especially after what happened before, but part of me is clinging to some hope. Are these types of companies ever legit? Or is this just another scam preying on heartbroken victims like me? Any advice would be really appreciated.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
ugh, I'm so embarrassed. I met this guy through a professional networking group online – not LinkedIn, but similar, focused on career development. He seemed super legit, really knew his stuff about marketing, and we talked for weeks. He slowly started bringing up crypto investments, saying he had an 'inside track' on this platform called CoinEgg that was generating amazing returns. He even showed me screenshots, looked really convincing. He was so patient, walked me through setting up an account, even helped me with the first few small deposits. I put in about $12,000 of my savings, saw the 'returns' going up daily on the platform – even did one small withdrawal to prove it worked, which it did! But when I tried to pull out a larger amount, suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' and then my account was locked. He's ghosted me. I just feel so stupid. Is there anything I can even do now? I'm in Phoenix, Arizona, so I guess I'd report to the FBI? But will it even matter for CoinEgg?
My 'future husband' from Facebook got me into a fake gold trading platform. Any hope from UAE?
I met someone really charming on Facebook a few months ago. He was so sweet, we talked for hours every day, and he seemed like everything I ever wanted. He eventually convinced me to invest in what he called a 'private gold trading platform' — said it was an exclusive opportunity and his uncle was a big shot in the industry in Switzerland. At first, it looked amazing, I saw profits accumulating. I even withdrew a small amount successfully last month, which made me trust it completely. Then he told me about a special big-ticket investment, and I put in almost everything I had, probably around $15,000 USD equivalent. Now the platform is down, his Facebook account is gone, and I can't reach him. I feel so foolish and heartbroken. I'm based in Al Ain. Is there anything I can do from here? Should I go to the police? Or is it just a lost cause?
Is 'Crypto Recovery Pro' legit? They're asking for a 'security deposit' after I lost money.
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so desperate. About two months ago, I fell for a crypto investment scam, lost everything – low five figures. Ugh. Now, out of nowhere, I was contacted on Telegram by someone claiming to be from 'Crypto Recovery Pro.' They said they saw my posts on some scam forums (which, yeah, I did post a lot asking for help). They have a website, looks pretty professional, and they're talking a big game about blockchain forensics and working with international agencies. They even showed me some screenshots, like they'd tracked my crypto to some suspicious addresses. It *looks* convincing. But now they're asking for a 'security deposit' of about 0.5 ETH, saying it's to 'unlock' my funds and that it's 100% refundable once the recovery is complete. I'm so torn. On one hand, I really want my money back. On the other... this feels too familiar. Is this another scam? Feels like I'm between a rock and a hard place. Any advice?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake job offer crypto scam using Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, I'm reaching out from Cape Town feeling pretty gutted. I fell victim to a really professional-looking fake job offer scam a few months back; they even sent me a 'contract' and everything, had me doing 'tasks' for a few weeks before asking for crypto to 'activate' my earning portal. I know, I know. It's embarrassing. I lost a significant amount, not life-changing thankfully, but still a huge blow. I've been looking into recovery options and came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). I've seen some good reviews, but I'm still super hesitant, especially after I nearly got scammed *again* by a 'recovery expert' who wanted upfront crypto. That was a close call. Has anyone here had actual success recovering funds from a fake job offer crypto scam using Nethertrace? Just looking for some real-world experiences, good or bad, before I commit. Thanks so much.
My 'new friend' from a gaming community got me to invest in ZG.com. Am I completely screwed?
i can't believe i'm even writing this. i met this guy playing a game, seemed really genuine and cool. we chatted for weeks, moved to whatsapp, even did some voice calls. he talked about how he was making loads of money with crypto and kept showing me screenshots. he convinced me to put a good chunk of my savings, like, nearly 10k euros, into this platform called ZG.com. he even helped me set up my account and transfer funds from my Revolut. i saw my balance growing, it felt so real. until i tried to withdraw. suddenly there were 'verification fees', 'tax issues', all sorts of excuses. and now he's ghosted me. i feel so stupid and embarrassed. is there any point in reporting this from ireland? has anyone had any luck with ZG.com? i'm really struggling right now.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty embarrassed. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super legit, talked about his 'success' in crypto and how he helps others. We chatted for weeks, built up a real rapport, you know? He then introduced me to a platform called ZG.com, which he swore was this cutting-edge exchange. I started small, saw some 'profits', and then he really pushed me to put in more, saying there was a limited-time opportunity. Long story short, I invested about 15,000 Euros, my life savings, and now ZG.com is gone. Vanished. The website is dead, his LinkedIn profile is gone. i feel so stupid. I'm in Hamburg, Germany. What have I even able to do? Is there any point reporting this? I don't even know where to begin or if anyone can actually help.
My 'new friend' from a fitness app scammed me with fake crypto — is it too late for reporting in Germany?
I met someone really nice on a fitness app a few months ago. We talked almost daily, really clicked, he seemed so supportive and kind. After a while, he started talking about crypto investments, saying he made really good money on some platform. I've always been a bit curious, and he made it sound so easy, showed me screenshots of his 'gains'. Foolishly, I trusted him. I ended up putting in about 15,000 Euros over a few weeks into this platform he linked me to, called 'CoinFlow Pro'. Everything looked legitimate, I saw my balance growing. Then I tried to withdraw a small amount – maybe 500 euros – and suddenly there were 'fees' and 'taxes' I needed to pay. When I refused, he disappeared. Blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and heartbroken. I know I should report it, but does anyone know if there's any point in Germany, especially since it's crypto and this 'platform' is probably fake? I'm in Dresden. I've heard about BaFin but don't know where to start.
My 'future wife' from Instagram scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now I'm broke and alone. Any hope for reporting from Singapore?
I met her on Instagram, she was so sweet, seemed really into me. We talked for months, video calls, everything. She even knew my family names and stuff. She said she was working in 'wealth management' and convinced me to invest in a new crypto platform she was using. Said it was super exclusive, high returns. It looked legit too, very professional interface. I poured all my savings into it, about six figures total, thinking it was for our future. Then, when I tried to withdraw, they asked for a huge 'tax' and then she just vanished. The platform is gone now too. i feel like such an idiot. utterly heartbroken and financially ruined. Is there any point reporting this from Singapore? I've heard the police here are good but is it even possible to trace crypto? What about international agencies? I just want to know if there's any pathway at all.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm gutted. Met this amazing, seemed-like-a-real-deal person on a professional networking site – you know, the kind where everyone's supposed to be legit? We chatted for weeks about career stuff, then they steered me towards this crypto investment platform, CoinEgg they called it. Showed me charts, 'guaranteed' returns, all that jazz. I started small, saw the numbers go up, and got greedy, tbh. Ended up putting in a significant chunk of my savings, thinking I was building my future. Now, the account's locked, my 'mentor' disappeared, and all the money's just gone. I tried contacting their 'support' but no reply. I'm in Australia, Canberra. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. What are my options? Is there anything I can even do from here, or is it just a hard lesson learned?
Met someone seemingly genuine on LinkedIn, now my 'investments' in CoinEgg are gone. What next from Singapore?
I really can't believe I fell for this. I met 'Alex' on LinkedIn, seemed super professional, talked about career goals, family, all that. We moved to WhatsApp, and after a few weeks, they started talking about crypto investments, specifically urging me to put money into CoinEgg. They showed me these amazing 'returns' and I was so convinced it was legitimate because, well, LinkedIn! I put in about S$15,000, which is honestly most of my savings. Now, I can't log into CoinEgg, WhatsApp messages aren't delivering, and the LinkedIn profile is gone. I feel so stupid and betrayed. I've reported it to the Singapore police already, but what else can I do? Is there any way to trace my funds? I just feel so lost.
Anyone recovered crypto funds after a romance scam with Nethertrace?
Feeling pretty raw right now. I've been a total fool, honestly. I met someone online, thought they were wonderful, and over several months, they convinced me to invest in some crypto platform. Started small, saw 'returns', then poured everything I had, even took out a bank loan. It's all gone now. They ghosted me last week, and I'm just… devastated. I'm looking into recovery options, and a few people have mentioned [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). I'm so paranoid now though, after getting scammed once. Has anyone here actually used Nethertrace to recover funds from a romance scam? What was your experience like? I really need to hear from real people who have been through this, good or bad. Just wanna know if there's any hope, or if it's another rabbit hole.
Has anyone used Nethertrace to recover funds from a pig-butchering scam?
I'm in a really bad place right now, and honestly, don't even know where to begin. I fell victim to a pig-butchering scam, met someone online, they built trust, then convinced me to invest in what looked like a legitimate crypto platform. Lost everything, high five-figures. My family doesn't even know. I'm utterly heartbroken and feel so stupid. I've been looking into recovery options, but it's a minefield of fake recovery agencies and empty promises. I came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and they seem different, more professional. They offer a free case review and claim they don't take upfront payments, which is a huge relief after all the scams. Has anyone here worked with Nethertrace on a pig-butchering case specifically? What was your experience like? Did they manage to trace your funds or actually help get anything back? I'm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, if that makes any difference, but I understand they're an international firm. Just looking for some genuine feedback before I get my hopes up again.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking app got me with a fake crypto platform, now my savings are gone. Help?
I'm gutted. Met this person on a professional networking app, you know, the one for career stuff, not dating. They seemed really legit, talking about market trends, financial independence, all that. After a few weeks of chatting, they suggested I get into crypto with a 'guaranteed' platform. Ngl, the returns they showed me looked insane, and I was just trying to get ahead. I put in what I thought was spare cash, then more when they pushed for 'bigger gains'. It was a lot, my entire emergency fund, almost 15k EUR. Now the platform is down, my 'mentor' blocked me, and my money is just... gone. I feel so stupid. I reported it to An Garda Siochana here in Galway, but they sounded like there's nothing they can do. Is there *any* hope for reporting this, or getting anything back? I'm so embarrassed.
My 'soulmate' from Bumble vanished after I got locked out of ZG.com. Is there any way to report this from the UK?
I seriously feel like such an idiot. Met this guy on Bumble, we talked for months, like, *every single day*. He was so sweet, we talked marriage, babies, the whole thing. He said he was a crypto expert, doing really well, and wanted to share his 'success' with me. Convinced me to put about £15,000 into ZG.com – said it was a safe, high-yield platform. I saw the numbers going up, thought I was actually building a future. Then suddenly, my account was locked. Can't log in, can't reach customer service. And he's totally ghosted me. I just feel so stupid and heartbroken. I'm in Glasgow. Is there even any point reporting it here, or is it just gone? Tbh, I'm more upset about feeling so betrayed.
Is 'Crypto Justice Unit' legit? They're asking for 'transaction verification fees' after I lost money.
Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty desperate. A few months ago, I fell for that stupid pig butchering scam and lost almost 15k SGD in crypto. It was devastating, my life savings pretty much. Now, someone from a company called 'Crypto Justice Unit' emailed me. They said they tracked some of my lost funds and can get them back. They sound really professional, even sent me some documents that look official. But they're asking for a 'transaction verification fee' upfront, something like 1,500 SGD, to get the process started. I'm so wary after losing so much, but part of me is clinging to this hope. Has anyone dealt with Crypto Justice Unit? Is this how legitimate recovery works, or am i about to get scammed again? I can't afford another loss, tbh.
Anyone recovered funds from a fake 'trust wallet' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, i'm Mees, from Rotterdam. So, I fell for one of those awful fake 'trust wallet' scams, you know, where they mirror the real app and get you to transfer everything. It was about 8,000 euros, all my savings pretty much. Felt completely gutted, like an idiot. I’d seen a few recovery services advertised but they all sounded super scammy, asking for crypto upfront. Then a friend mentioned [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). They're based here in the Netherlands, which felt like a good sign, and they specifically said no upfront fees. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience with a fake wallet and used Nethertrace successfully? I've started the process with them but just looking for some reassurance or shared experiences tbh. Thanks in advance for any insights.
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake 'liquidity provision' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, Omar from Sharjah here. I'm feeling sick to my stomach after falling for one of those 'liquidity provision' scams on a fake DeFi platform. I honestly thought I was being so smart, earning these amazing returns, but it turned out to be a classic pig butchering scam – they just kept pushing me to deposit more and more until I lost everything, about 150k AED in USDT. It’s a huge amount for me, nearly all my savings. I've seen some mentions of [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) online and read a few reviews saying they help track stolen crypto. I'm desperate, and frankly, a bit skeptical after all the lies I've been fed. I know they can't guarantee anything, but I'm trying to gauge if it's worth pursuing a case with them. Has anyone here had a positive experience recovering funds from a scam like this through Nethertrace? Or even just gone through the process with them? I just need some real, honest feedback from people who've actually worked with them, please.
My savings gone after a 'liquidity mining' investment - is this a new type of crypto scam?
Feeling absolutely sick right now. I met someone on Bumble, we got chatting, and after a few weeks, they started talking about 'liquidity mining' on some platform. They swore it was super safe, high returns, showed me screenshots of their own profits. I put in about 8k USD worth of USDT and ETH over a month and was even able to withdraw a small test amount ($200) early on, which made me trust it more, you know? But then when I tried to pull out my main funds, suddenly there were 'high tax fees' and 'regulatory checks' I needed to pay upfront. I paid another 1k, then another, total about 3k in these fees, and still nothing. Now they've stopped responding. The website is still up but I can't log in. Is 'liquidity mining' a common scam? Is there ANY hope of getting any of this back? My partner is furious.
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial guru' from Instagram, now she wants 'fees' to withdraw. Scam?
I met someone on Instagram a few months ago, she presented herself as a successful forex trader living in Dubai. We started chatting a lot, she was really nice and supportive. After a while, she convinced me to invest in this 'exclusive' forex platform she was using. Said it was easy money, low risk, and she'd guide me. I invested a big chunk of my inheritance, about $15,000 equivalent. For a few weeks, the profits looked real. I even saw my balance grow. But when i tried to withdraw a small amount, it got denied. She said it was a 'tax' or 'withdrawal fee' I had to pay first. She's asking for another $3,000. Is this another trick? I'm so scared I've lost everything. I feel so dumb and don't know what to do next. What are my options from Singapore?
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with fake investment charts. Where do I report from Germany?
Ok, so I'm honestly super embarrassed to even write this. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed legit, finance background, spoke great German. We talked for weeks, friendly, supportive, gave me great career advice. Then he started talking about this private investment group, showing me these amazing returns on some crypto platform, ZG.com he called it. He'd send screenshots of his own 'portfolio' growing every day. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', couldn't withdraw anything though – always some fee or 'tax' they said. I ended up dumping in about 15,000 euros, my entire savings for a down payment. He ghosted me last week after I pressed hard on withdrawals. ZG.com blocked my account. I feel like such an idiot. This was like two months of my life, constant contact, building trust. I've heard about pig butchering scams now and it fits perfectly. What are my options here in Germany for reporting this and trying to get anything back? I contacted my local police department, but they seemed a bit lost with crypto stuff.
Anyone recovered funds from a fake 'expert' crypto trading platform with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling pretty awful right now and could really use some advice or solidarity. i fell victim to one of those sophisticated crypto scams, the kind where someone builds trust over weeks, then introduces you to a fake trading platform with 'expert' advice. i put in a significant amount, about 90,000 AED (around $24k USD), thinking i was making smart investments. surprise, surprise, it all turned out to be a fiction. when i tried to withdraw, they started asking for more 'taxes' and 'fees.' i'm looking into recovery options and came across Nethertrace. They seem to be a legitimate firm specializing in blockchain forensics. Their website, [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co), talks about tracing funds and working with exchanges. Has anyone here had any experience with Nethertrace, specifically recovering funds from a fake crypto trading platform or a similar pig-butchering type scam? i'm really hesitant after losing so much, and i want to make sure i'm not just throwing good money after bad. Any insights would be hugely appreciated.
Lost my savings after an 'approved' withdrawal from ZG.com never arrived - is my crypto just gone?
Feeling totally sick to my stomach right now. I met this guy on a dating app, classic pig butchering setup I guess, and he convinced me to invest in crypto on a platform called ZG.com. I put in about 15k AUD over a few months, and actually saw some pretty good returns, on paper at least. When I tried to withdraw a small amount first, it worked quickly, which now I know was part of the trap. But when I tried to pull out a larger amount, like 10k, it showed as 'approved' in my account after a few days, but the crypto (USDT) never landed in my external wallet (my Binance account). It's been over a week. The guy ghosted me. ZG.com support just sends automated replies. I tried submitting a fraud report to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, but I just feel so numb. Is there any way at all to trace this or get it back? Or is it just a hard lesson learned?
My 'new friend' from a fitness app scammed me with a fake crypto platform, what now?
I'm just... completely heartbroken and embarrassed. I met this guy, Alex, on a fitness app, you know, just talking about health stuff. We moved to WhatsApp, and he was so charming, so supportive. After a few weeks, he mentioned how he'd made a lot of money trading crypto on some platform called 'ProXchange'. He said he could 'guide' me. I was hesitant at first, but things were tight, and he seemed so genuine. He sent me screenshots, even a video of his 'dashboard'. I started with a small amount, R10,000, then put in more, R50,000, then another R30,000. He was always there, pushing me, telling me we could buy a house together. I saw the numbers growing on the platform – from R90,000 to over R400,000 in a few weeks! But when I tried to withdraw, they said I needed to pay a 'tax clearance fee' of R80,000. I paid it, still no money. Then they asked for another 'regulatory fee'. That's when I finally realized. He blocked me everywhere. I've lost everything. I don't know what to do. I feel so stupid. Where do I even start reporting this in South Africa?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake forex trading scam with Nethertrace?
Salaam everyone, I am reaching out from Abu Dhabi because I'm in a truly desperate situation. I fell for a sophisticated forex trading scam that promised incredible returns, and honestly, I was blinded by the dream of providing more for my family. They drained every last dirham, all my savings, about 150,000 AED (around $40,000 USD) in crypto. I didn't even realize how much I'd lost until it was too late. I've been researching recovery options and I came across Nethertrace. They seem very professional and transparent, offering a free consultation. I'm just so wary now, after being scammed, you know? I want to make sure I'm not falling for another trick. Has anyone here actually had a positive experience with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) dealing with a fake forex trading scam? Any advice or shared experiences would be incredibly helpful. I'm feeling so much shame and anxiety about this.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I really messed up, guys. I met this person on a professional networking site – you know, one of those where people connect for career stuff. They seemed legitimate, very polished profile, lots of connections. We chatted for a few weeks, mostly about career goals and then, slowly, they started talking about how they'd found a way to supplement their income through crypto trading, managed by this 'exclusive' platform. They called themselves a 'mentor.' I was stupid enough to trust them. Started with a small amount, saw good returns, could even withdraw a little. Then they pushed for more, saying there was a limited-time opportunity. I wired about 15,000 euros from my bank in Breda. Now the platform is gone, their profile is gone, and I can't access anything. I feel so incredibly foolish and ashamed. What's the best way to report this from the Netherlands? I've contacted my bank but they haven't been very helpful. Is there any hope of getting anything back?
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake investment platform scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling pretty hopeless right now. I lost a significant amount of crypto, like low five figures, to what I now realize was a fake investment platform. They had this whole setup, looked super professional, even had a 'support' team that was really responsive until I tried to withdraw my initial deposit plus 'profits.' Then, silence. Or worse, demands for more 'taxes' or 'verification fees.' It's classic pig butchering, I know now, but I was so fooled. I've been scammed by a fake recovery agency before, which just added insult to injury, so I'm super wary. But I saw some mentions of [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and they seem different, more legitimate. They registered in the Netherlands, don't ask for upfront fees for recovery, which is a huge green flag for me. Has anyone actually worked with Nethertrace for a similar fake investment platform scam? What was your experience like? I'm in Groningen, Netherlands, and really hoping for some local or at least EU-based advice.
My 'mentor' from a professional network scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm gutted. Met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed super legit, like a real professional. He talked about diversifying investments, how traditional banks were slow, blah blah. We chatted for weeks, he even gave me some 'market insights' that actually seemed to pan out – small stuff, you know, building trust. Then he introduced me to what he called a 'private, high-yield crypto platform' for 'insiders.' Said he'd even match my initial deposit. I put in about $7,000, then another $5,000 the following week when the dashboard showed insane profits. Now, the platform's gone, his LinkedIn profile is gone, and I can't even access the 'funds.' i feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Pretoria; where do I even start reporting this mess to get my money back?
My 'new friend' from Hinge vanished after I invested in 'SafeTradingFX'. Am I too late?
I met someone really charming on Hinge a few weeks ago. We hit it off, talked every day, seemed so genuine. Eventually, he started talking about this crypto platform, 'SafeTradingFX', and how he was making great returns. Said he'd guide me through it, promised financial freedom. I was a bit hesitant but he was so convincing, and we'd built up so much trust, or so I thought. I put in about €4,500, my emergency fund basically. Everything looked fine on their platform for a week or two, showing profits. Then, suddenly, he stopped replying. The website is now down. My messages on Hinge and WhatsApp just go to dead ends. I tried calling the support number on the site and it's disconnected. I feel so stupid, so heartbroken. This wasn't just about the money, but the betrayal. Is there anything at all I can do from Ireland? I've heard about these scams, but never thought it would happen to me. What are my chances of getting any of that money back, or even just reporting it properly?
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake trading competition scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty rough right now. Fell for one of those fake crypto trading competition scams and lost a significant amount... started with a small 'investment' on a platform I'd never heard of, then they had this 'trading competition' with massive returns. Long story short, I won big (on paper), but then couldn't withdraw anything without paying all these 'taxes' and 'fees.' Total nonsense. I've been doing some research and saw Nethertrace mentioned a few times. They seem professional, from what I read on their site. I'm really hesitant after getting scammed once already, but I also desperately want my money back. Has anyone here actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) after falling for a similar trick? What was your experience like? Did they manage to recover anything? TIA for any advice.
Online 'girlfriend' convinced me to invest in XChange Global, then disappeared. What now?
I met 'Leah' on a dating app a few months ago, she said she was from Hong Kong but working in Joburg and we just clicked. Everything felt so real, you know? We talked every day, she even sent me handwritten letters. Then she started talking about this crypto platform, XChange Global, saying her uncle was a 'quant' there and it was a safe bet. I was hesitant at first, but she was so persistent, promising we could build a future together with the profits. I ended up putting in about R75,000, maybe more. It even showed profits rolling in at first, which made me trust her more. But when I tried to withdraw, there were all these 'tax' and 'compliance' fees. I paid some. Then she just vanished. Deleted her profile, blocked me everywhere. I feel sick to my stomach, like a complete fool. Where do I even start reporting this from South Africa? Should I call a bank? Police? I just want the money back, if possible, or to stop others.
CoinEgg scam - I can't withdraw my crypto. Is this a pig butchering scam?
I met someone online, on like, a dating app. We talked for months, they seemed really nice, always asking about my day. After a while, they started talking about crypto investments, specifically with CoinEgg. Said they'd been making good money, sending me screenshots and stuff. I decided to try it with a small amount of Bitcoin, and it actually went up pretty fast, or so the app showed. I tried to withdraw a small profit, like 100 EUR, and it worked! Ngl, that made me trust it more. So I put in a lot more, like, close to 10k EUR in various cryptos, mainly BTC and ETH. Now I tried to withdraw a larger sum, and they're asking for a 'tax payment' of 20% of my total balance before I can withdraw anything. This feels super scammy now. My gut is screaming I've been conned. Is CoinEgg a known scam? Have I totally lost everything to this pig butchering thing?
Lost my superannuation to a 'friend' from a dating app and a fake crypto platform – what are my options?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I met this guy, 'David', on a dating app a few months back. We really clicked, or so I thought. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, future plans, everything. Then he started talking about crypto, how he was making great money with it, and how I could too. Said it was a 'safe' way to invest and grow my retirement savings. He slowly convinced me to put my superannuation into this platform, 'ZG.com'. It looked legit, had charts, everything. I watched my money 'grow' for a while, even did a small withdrawal he helped me with, which made me trust him even more. Big mistake. When I tried to withdraw a larger amount, it just froze. Then they started asking for 'tax' or 'verification fees'. David has ghosted me. I've lost everything. My super… it's all gone. I'm in Hobart, Australia. Does anyone know if there's any point reporting this? Where do I even start? I feel so stupid and embarrassed.
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake trading strategy scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty numb right now. I fell for one of those fake crypto trading strategy scams, you know, where they promise insane returns with some 'proprietary AI bot' or whatever. Long story short, I sank a chunky sum into it, about 80k USD, over a few months, and now the platform's gone dark. Poof. My 'account' disappeared. I'm based in Cape Town and honestly, I don't even know where to begin. It's truly devastating, financially and emotionally. I've heard some things about Nethertrace, an investigations firm based in the Netherlands, that helps with these kinds of recoveries. I saw them mentioned in a few articles, and their website ([Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)) seems really professional, but you hear so many scam recovery stories too. Has anyone used Nethertrace for a similar situation? I'm desperate for info, but also terrified of getting scammed again.
My 'new friend' from Signal convinced me to invest in a 'stable' platform. Lost 8k. Any hope for reporting from NL?
I really feel stupid now, but I met this person through a mutual online group, then we moved to Signal. We talked for months, very casual, they seemed really nice. Then they started talking about this stable crypto investment platform, 'CoinEgg Pro' it was called. They showed me screenshots, everything looked legit. I put in a small amount, it grew, I even withdrew a tiny bit to test it. Then I invested my savings, about 8000 euros. They kept pushing for more, but then suddenly, I couldn't log in. They blocked me on Signal. I've tried contacting the platform but no response. I'm in the Netherlands, what can I even do? I'm heartbroken and ashamed.
My 'new friend' from TikTok led me to a crypto platform and now my savings are gone. Help?
I'm just... at a loss. I met this guy, 'Alex', on TikTok a few months ago. He seemed really nice, we talked for hours, he was always so encouraging. After a while, he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, ZG.com, where he was making passive income. He showed me screenshots, told me how simple it was. I was really hesitant at first, but he was so persuasive, and I trusted him. I invested about 8000 EUR, maybe more with the small top-ups he convinced me to make through Wise. It seemed legit, I saw my balance growing. But when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for 'tax' and 'compliance fees'. Then Alex disappeared. I feel so stupid, so exposed. This was my hard-earned money. I'm in Pretoria, South Africa. What can I even do from here? Is it genuinely just gone?
My 'new partner' convinced me to invest in CoinEgg and now I've lost years of savings. What do I do?
I'm just... completely devastated. I met someone online a few months ago, and we really clicked. He was so charming and attentive, and he seemed genuinely interested in me. After a while, he started talking about crypto, saying he had this amazing opportunity with CoinEgg, and how much money he was making. He badgered me gently to put in a little, just to see. I started with a small amount, and it actually grew really fast, which made me trust him even more. Then he convinced me to take out a loan and put in almost all my savings, about low five figures. Now, I can't withdraw anything. He's ghosted me. I feel so stupid and broken. Is there any hope at all of getting some of this back? I'm in Montreal.
Lost my inheritance to a 'friend' from a LinkedIn group and a fake crypto site — what now?
I'm feeling so stupid and devastated. I was in a professional networking group on LinkedIn, and someone reached out, seemed really legit, talking about shared industry interests. Over a few months, we became 'friends' online, chatting about work, life, everything. They eventually introduced me to a crypto platform, saying they'd made amazing returns and it was a great way to secure my future. I was about to invest a big chunk of my inheritance. Looking back, the red flags are so obvious now... but they knew all the right things to say. I put in a significant amount, maybe around 15k EUR, and for a while, the numbers on the platform looked great. Then when I tried to withdraw, they started demanding 'fees' and 'taxes'. It's gone, isn't it? I'm in London. Where do I even begin to report this mess? I feel so ashamed.
My 'online girlfriend' scammed me with a fake crypto platform, now she's asking for a 'tax' to withdraw. Is this another trick?
I met this woman, 'Anna', on Facebook a few months ago. She was so sweet, we talked every day, had video calls, everything felt real. She slowly started talking about crypto investing, showing me screenshots of her 'profits' on this platform called CoinEgg. I started with a small amount, then kept putting more in, about 15,000 CAD in total. Now, I tried to withdraw some of the profits, and the platform says I owe a 20% 'tax' to the government before I can get my money out. Anna is pushing me to pay it, saying it's standard. My bank, Desjardins, already gave me a weird look when I transferred the last bit. I'm feeling really sick about this. Is this tax thing legit, or am I just getting scammed again? I really need help knowing what to do. My heart is completely broken.
Has anyone actually recovered funds from a yield farming scam with Nethertrace?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I fell for a yield farming scam a few months ago, thinking I was being smart with my crypto. Long story short, it was a 'pig butchering' setup and I lost a significant amount – low five figures, which is basically my life savings. I've been contacted by a few 'recovery agencies' that wanted upfront crypto payments, which immediately screamed scam again. After doing some research, I found Nethertrace and they actually seem different. Their website talks about real blockchain forensics and they didn't ask for any money upfront for a review. Has anyone here actually had a positive experience recovering funds from a similar type of scam with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)? I really need some hope that it's possible to get something back.
My partner fell for a fake crypto trading platform introduced by a 'friend' from WeChat. What now?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty angry. My partner, bless his trusting heart, got sucked into one of those pig butchering scams. He met someone on WeChat, they chatted for months, really built up a fake relationship. Then they introduced him to this crypto platform, said it was super profitable, linked to some big investment firm. He put in his life savings, then some inheritance from his mum, about AUD 150k in total. When he tried to withdraw, they started demanding 'taxes' and 'fees'. That's when he finally realized. We're in Hobart, Australia. He's devastated. I'm trying to be supportive but also need to know what steps we can actually take. I've heard about AFP, but is there any actual chance of recovery here? Or at least proper reporting?
Has anyone successfully recovered funds from a pig butchering scam with Nethertrace?
I'm feeling so lost right now. I fell for a pig butchering scam, you know, the ones where they build trust over months, then get you to 'invest' in crypto. I lost a significant amount, like, low six figures. It was all my savings, put into what I thought was a legitimate trading platform after meeting someone on a dating app. The platform looked so real, had all the charts, everything. I even saw 'returns' for a while, but couldn't withdraw anything after a point. Now the 'person' and the platform are gone. I'm utterly devastated and embarrassed. I've been researching recovery options and came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). They seem to be a legitimate blockchain forensics firm. Has anyone here had any personal experience with them, specifically for a large-scale pig butchering scam? Were they able to help, and what was the process like?
Has anyone recovered funds after a romance scam with Nethertrace?
I'm Mia, and I'm honestly just devastated. I fell for a romance scam, the one where they pretend to be your soulmate and then introduce you to a 'great investment opportunity.' I know, I know, I feel incredibly stupid and embarrassed. I lost nearly 30,000 euros, mostly USDT and some ETH, sent over a period of about two months to what I thought was a legitimate crypto platform. My savings, everything. My friend told me about [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and said they specialize in tracing crypto. I've already spoken to a few places that just wanted upfront crypto payments, which felt like another scam. But Nethertrace didn't ask for anything like that, which gives me a tiny bit of hope. Has anyone here actually recovered funds from a romance scam, or a similar pig-butchering type scam, using Nethertrace? I just need to know if it's even possible.
Lost a load of ETH following 'expert' signals in a Telegram group – any hope for recovery?
I'm really hitting rock bottom here. I joined this Telegram group last month, 'Pro Crypto Signals FX' or something, thought it was legit. The admin, 'CryptoKing_Vip', seemed to know his stuff, posting screenshots of huge gains and saying join our VIP channel for signals. I paid a subscription, then started getting these 'signals' which sent me to this unregulated broker platform. They said my ETH would be locked in for trades, and I saw paper gains on their dashboard. I put in about 4 ETH, which is like, half my savings. Then when I tried to withdraw, they started demanding all these 'tax' and 'compliance' fees, saying I wouldn't get my money back otherwise. I sent a little more hoping to unlock it, but still nothing. Now the admin has blocked me, and the broker site is down. I feel so stupid. Has anyone actually recovered anything from these types of Telegram signal group scams? Or is i just gotta accept it's gone?
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake trading competition using Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I fell for a really sophisticated crypto scam, a fake trading competition where these guys used deepfake videos of famous personalities and slick websites to make it look legit. I ended up losing what was a significant amount for me, low five figures, after 'winning' the competition and then being told I needed to pay taxes and unlock fees to withdraw. Of course, all my profits, and my initial investment, disappeared. I've been researching recovery options and came across Nethertrace. They seem professional, and I've read some good things, but I'm super hesitant after getting scammed already. I know there are a lot of fake recovery agencies out there and I'm terrified of falling for another one. Has anyone had success with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) specifically after a fake trading competition scam or something similar? I'm just looking for real experiences, good or bad, before I commit to anything.
Lost everything to 'Tinder System Security' after falling for someone online. Any hope for reporting from Ireland?
i'm pretty devastated, tbh. i met 'liam' on a dating app a few months ago, and we just clicked. he seemed so genuine, talked about his family, sent me pictures. after a while, he started talking about this crypto platform, 'Tinder System Security,' saying he'd made really good money there and he could help me do the same. like an idiot, i trusted him. i put in what i had, then more when he said there were bonuses. when i tried to withdraw, the platform just said 'system security restrictions' and demanded a 'security deposit' to unlock it, otherwise the funds were frozen indefinitely. that's when i knew. he disappeared right after. i've reported it to the garda but they didn't seem to know much about crypto scams. i feel so stupid and heartbroken. is there anything else i can do from ireland? who should i actually contact that might understand this 'system security' thing?
Lost everything to a fake crypto investment introduced by someone I met on social media. Where do I report from the Netherlands?
I really don't know where to start. I'm feeling so stupid and ashamed. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on Instagram. He was charming, seemed so supportive, and we talked for weeks, even video calls a few times. He seemed so genuine. Then he started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super stable, guaranteed returns, said his uncle worked for some big financial firm and gave him tips. He pushed me to put money into this platform which I now realize was called ZG.com. I started with a small amount, saw profits, and then invested more and more, even took out a loan. He was always there, guiding me, being so sweet. Until I tried to withdraw a larger sum. Poof. He blocked me, and the website's gone. I'm in Almere, feeling completely lost. I've lost over 60,000 euros. Who do I even report this to here in the Netherlands? Does anyone know if there's any hope?
Anyone recovered funds from a fake crypto trading platform with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I fell for one of those fake crypto trading platform scams, lost a significant chunk of my savings, honestly. It started on Instagram, someone messaged me, seemed super friendly, and then talked me into this 'amazing' investment opportunity. They had a really convincing-looking platform, showed fake profits, the whole nine yards. I put in about 15k EUR. When I tried to withdraw, surprise surprise, they hit me with 'tax' fees, 'liquidity' fees, you name it. Total nightmare. I've been researching recovery options and came across **Nethertrace**. They seem legitimate, and I've read some good things, especially their approach to fees – no upfront costs, which is a HUGE relief after losing so much. I even checked out their site [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and they claim to be based here in the Netherlands, which is good. Has anyone here actually used them specifically for a fake trading platform scam? What was your experience like? Did you get any of your money back? Any insights would be super helpful.
Lost my life savings to a 'financial advisor' I met on Instagram claiming to work for BitForex. Any hope?
I'm gutted, absolutely gutted. I met this person on Instagram a few months back, they were really charming, seemed so supportive. Said they were an investment advisor with BitForex, showed me all these fancy profits. I started with a small amount, saw returns, and then they encouraged me to put in more, saying it was a guaranteed opportunity with incredible growth. My whole retirement, everything I'd saved, went into this platform they linked me to. Now, the site's down, their Instagram account is gone, and I can't reach them. It's like they vanished into thin air. I'm in Galway, Ireland, and I just feel so foolish and betrayed. I've heard about pig butchering scams but never thought it would happen to me. Who do I even report this to? Is there any actual chance of getting my money back? I'm heartbroken.
I'm heartbroken and broke after 'Grace' from WhatsApp turned out to be a pig-butchering scam – what now?
I really don't even know where to begin. i feel like such an idiot. i met this woman, 'Grace,' through a random WhatsApp message back in November. she was so sweet, seemed genuine. we talked every single day, for hours sometimes. she seemed to be living a great life, always talking about her trading investments and how much she was making, saying she wanted to help me too. she convinced me to invest in this crypto platform, 'CoinEgg'. started small, made some 'profits', was even able to withdraw a little at first. so i put in more. and more. everything. my life savings, even took out a personal loan. now i'm locked out, they're demanding a huge 'tax' to withdraw. it was tens of thousands. i'm in Calgary, Canada. what can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or at least report this effectively so it doesn't happen to anyone else?
Is 'Global Recovery Services' a legit company, or am I about to get scammed again after losing crypto?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda desperate here. Back in January, I lost a significant amount of crypto, around 8k USD, to a fake investment platform. The whole pig butchering thing, didn't realize until it was too late. I reported it to the local police here in Singapore, but honestly, they didn't seem to have much hope. Fast forward to last week, I got an email out of the blue from 'Global Recovery Services'. They said they saw my report (how, I have no idea) and can help recover my funds. They're asking for a 'due diligence' fee upfront, about 500 bucks, which they say is refundable if they can't get anything back. They also mentioned they've successfully recovered funds from similar platforms in the past. It sounds almost too good to be true, and after what happened before, I'm super wary. Is this just another scam preying on victims like me? Has anyone heard of them? Any advice would be really appreciated, I'm feeling so lost.