#professional-networking

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?