#reporting-scam
10 questions tagged with #reporting-scam
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 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 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 inheritance to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform. Where do I even start reporting?
I'm so ashamed to even write this. I met someone really charming on a cooking app maybe five, six months ago. We talked for ages, sharing recipes, talking about our lives, just normal stuff. He seemed genuinely interested in me. Slowly, he started mentioning this 'expert' friend who had this incredible crypto investment platform. He swore by it, showed me screenshots of huge profits. I was hesitant, but he was so persistent, and eventually, I put in a significant chunk of my inheritance – like, low five figures. All gone. It's a fake site, of course, I can't even access it anymore. My bank just says I authorized the transfers. I am in Singapore. What concrete steps can I take now? I feel like such an idiot, I just need to know if there's any hope. Who even do I tell?
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?
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?
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.
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.