#reporting-scam
22 questions tagged with #reporting-scam
Lost my savings to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, now my crypto is gone via a fake platform called 'XBT Exchange'. Any hope from South Africa?
Okay, I'm mortified even typing this out, but I'm desperate. I met this person on a language exchange app, they seemed so genuine, super sweet, patient with my terrible French. We chatted for weeks, moved to WhatsApp, and then they started talking about 'crypto trading opportunities'. They convinced me to put money into this platform called 'XBT Exchange' – looked totally legit, had charts, everything. I started with a small amount, saw 'returns', got excited, and then put in nearly all my savings, about 15k USD equivalent. I even borrowed a bit from my sister. Now, the site is gone. Just poof. My 'sweetheart' blocked me everywhere. I'm in Durban, South Africa, and I feel like such an idiot. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? Or am I just completely screwed? I've got screenshots of chats and the 'platform' before it vanished.
My 'soulmate' from a niche app disappeared with my crypto on a fake exchange. What can I do?
I'm still trying to process all of this. Met someone on a niche hobby app, we really connected, like, spent months talking, planning a future. I thought it was real, you know? He seemed so genuine, so understanding. Then he introduced me to this 'investment opportunity' on what he called a 'private exchange' – said it was exclusive and super profitable. I started with a small amount, saw returns, and got comfortable. He was always there, guiding me. Then he convinced me to put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, everything. Said we could buy a place together. And then, poof. Site's gone, his profile's gone, everything. I feel so incredibly stupid and heartbroken. I tried contacting the platform's 'support' email, but it bounced. I'm in Miami. Where do I even start? What's the process for reporting this kind of thing, specifically to federal authorities? Is there any way to get my money back from these crypto guys?
Met my 'soulmate' on a cooking app, lost everything to a fake crypto platform. Can I ever see my money again?
I'm just... reeling. I met someone on a cooking app, like, a few months ago. We talked every day, shared recipes, really connected. He seemed so sweet, said he was an investor based in Hong Kong but traveled for work. After a while, he convinced me to 'invest' in crypto with him, said it was a special platform he used, guaranteed returns. I put in a bit at first, saw the 'returns', then stupidly, idiotically, poured in my life savings. We're talking low five figures, money I was saving for a house. Then, poof. He's gone, the platform is gone, my money is gone. I tried contacting the 'customer service' but it's just dead air. I'm in Philly, totally embarrassed and heartbroken. I already reported it to my bank, but they said because I authorized the transfers, there's not much they can do. Where do I even go from here? Is there *any* chance of getting any of it back? I feel so dumb.
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app via CoinEgg. Any hope from US?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, tbh. I met someone on a fitness app, just looking for workout buddies, you know? We chatted for a bit, seemed really nice, normal even. Then they started talking about crypto, how they made a lot of money on this platform called CoinEgg. Said they had an 'uncle' who was an expert and could give tips. Long story short, they convinced me to put in some money, then more, then even more to 'unlock bonuses.' Now all my funds are gone, the website is down, and they've ghosted me. I lost over $12,000, which was pretty much my entire emergency fund. I tried reporting it to my bank, but they said because I authorized the transfers, there's not much they can do. I feel so ashamed, I haven't even told my family yet. Is there anything, *anything* at all I can do from the US?
Met a 'kind soul' on a hiking forum, lost crypto on a fake platform. Any hope from Germany?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed right now. I met someone on an online hiking forum a few months ago, they seemed really genuine and we connected over our love for the outdoors. Over time, we moved to WhatsApp and they started talking about how they were making really good money trading crypto. They convinced me to 'invest' a significant portion of my savings – low five figures – into this platform called 'BitForex Impersonators'. I know, I know, the name itself should have been a red flag. But they were so convincing, showing me screenshots of profits, always available to chat. I even saw some small returns initially, which I withdrew successfully. That's what sealed it for me. Then I put in the big money. Now the website is gone, their WhatsApp is dead, and my crypto is just… evaporated. I'm in Dresden, Germany. I've reported it to the local police, but they just looked at me blankly. Is there anything else I can do? I feel so lost.
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a gaming app. Fake crypto platform, what can I do?
Feeling so incredibly stupid right now. I met someone on an online gaming forum, World of Warcraft actually, about six months ago. We hit it off, started chatting daily, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt really real. She was so kind and supportive. She talked me into 'investing' in crypto through a platform she said her uncle used, 'ZG.com'. It looked legit, had all the charts and everything. I started small, then kept putting more in, using my savings, even a loan. They showed incredible returns, unreal actually, but I believed her. Then when I tried to withdraw a larger amount last week for an emergency, they asked for a huge 'tax' payment first. I couldn't pay it, and now my account is frozen, and she's gone. Total ghost. I'm down about 15,000 euros. I'm in bits. What can I even do from the Netherlands? I feel so ashamed.
My 'mentor' from a cooking app scammed me on a fake crypto platform, what can I do from France?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, you guys. I met this person through a cooking app – you know, one of those where you share recipes and tips? We started chatting, and he seemed really nice, super knowledgeable about everything, including crypto. He convinced me to invest with him, saying he could 'guide' me. I put in about 8,000 EUR into this platform he recommended, 'FXTradeGlobal' or something similar. For a while, it looked like I was making money, but when I tried to withdraw, they started asking for more fees, then taxes, then some 'liquidity' payment. Eventually, the whole site disappeared. I feel so ashamed, but I also want to fight back. What are my options here in France? I've heard about reporting to local police, but is there anything else? Any specific agencies or ways to track the crypto? Any advice would be appreciated.
Met a 'wealth manager' on a language exchange app, now my crypto is gone. Any hope from Canada?
Feeling totally gutted. I met this guy on a language exchange app a few months ago, he seemed really sweet, we talked for hours every day. He eventually introduced me to this 'wealth management platform' saying he'd made a fortune and wanted to help me secure my future. I'm usually so careful with money, but he was so convincing, you know? I started with a small amount, saw some 'returns', then stupidly put in a much larger chunk, pretty much my life savings, about CAD$15,000. Now, the platform is gone, his number's disconnected, and I can't access anything. My bank (RBC) said there's not much they can do since I authorized the transfers to a crypto platform. I've reported it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, but it just feels like shouting into the void. Is there *anything* else I can do from Toronto? I'm so embarrassed and lost.
Lost a huge amount to a 'trader' from a hiking app, now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Quebec?
Feeling so stupid right now, honestly. I met this person through a hiking app, seemed really nice, we talked for weeks, shared pics of trails, even planned to meet up next summer. Then they started talking about crypto, how they were making so much money with this platform called 'GlobalTradePro' or something similar. Said they had an 'uncle' who was a top analyst. I started with a small amount, like 500 CAD, and it actually went up! They showed me screenshots, encouraged me to put more. Long story short, I ended up putting in about 15,000 CAD, mostly from my savings, and now the platform is gone. No messages back, the app link doesn't work. I tried calling my bank, Desjardins, but they said since it was crypto, there's not much they can do. I know it sounds naive now, but they were so convincing. I feel so ashamed. Is there anything at all I can do from Montreal?
Met a 'kind' man on a language app, invested in crypto, now all my funds are gone. What now?
I'm feeling really lost right now. I met this guy on a language exchange app, he was super sweet and we talked for weeks. He slowly started talking about crypto investments, saying he had this 'mentor' who made him a lot of money. I got sucked in, I really did. He convinced me to put a significant amount, about low five figures, into a platform that looked totally legitimate. It was all so convincing, the interface, the 'gains' I was seeing... until I tried to withdraw. Then suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' and then my account just disappeared. I'm in Nice, France, and I've tried calling my bank but they said it's probably gone because I authorized the transfers. I feel so stupid. Is there *anything* I can do? Who do I even report this to here in France?
Met a 'kind' woman on a gardening forum, invested via her 'friend' on ZG.com. Now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Oregon?
Feeling pretty stupid right now, tbh. I met someone really nice on a gardening forum, we talked for a few weeks, shared pics of our plants and stuff. It felt really genuine. Then she started talking about this amazing crypto opportunity, saying her 'uncle' or 'friend' (can't even remember which now, it's all a blur) was a super successful trader. She showed me screenshots of huge profits, really convincing stuff. I ended up putting about half my savings – low five figures – into ZG.com, following all her instructions. At first, it looked like I was making money. Then suddenly, I couldn't withdraw anything. They wanted more fees, 'taxes,' all this jargon. That's when it hit me. I feel so ashamed and heartbroken. I already filed a report with my local police here in Portland, and they just gave me a generic website. Is there anything else I can do from the US? I'm scared.
Lost my crypto to a 'sweetheart' from a fitness app, now what can I do from Winnipeg?
I'm feeling so stupid and humiliated. I met this guy on a fitness tracking app, you know, one of those where you share your running routes and stuff. He seemed really nice, we chatted for weeks, he even talked about visiting me here in Winnipeg. Then he started talking about this 'amazing' crypto investment platform, said he'd made so much money. He coached me through setting up an account, sending my Bitcoin from my personal wallet to this site. Now, poof. Site's gone, his profile is gone, and my BTC is just… vanished. It was everything I had saved. I didn't even tell my family. I reported it to the local police, but they just kinda shrugged. Is there anything else I can do from Canada? I feel so alone in this.
Lost a huge amount to a 'chef' from a culinary forum, fake crypto. Any recourse in Ireland?
hi everyone, i'm just so lost right now. i met this guy, 'mark', on a popular culinary forum a few months ago. we connected over our shared love for cooking, then moved to whatsapp. he seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, sharing recipes, talking about his 'successful crypto investments'. it felt really real, you know? eventually, he convinced me to invest in this platform called 'GlobalTradeX' – said it was exclusive, super high returns. i started small, saw some 'profits', and then things escalated. i ended up putting in a significant amount, nearly all my savings. now the website's gone, his whatsapp is inactive. i just feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Dublin, Ireland. Is there anything at all I can do? I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK, but what about here? Should I even bother? I'm heartbroken and broke.
Lost my life savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto platform. Should I even bother reporting from Australia?
I met someone on a professional networking app back in November last year. Seemed really legitimate, talked about career goals, investing in future tech, all that good stuff. He quickly became a 'mentor', really. After a few weeks, he introduced me to this 'exclusive' crypto platform, not CoinEgg or anything, a different one, with supposed high returns. I was hesitant at first, but he was so convincing, always had answers, even showed me screenshots of his own 'profits'. Long story short, I put in about $4,000 to start, saw fake gains, then he pushed me to invest more, like, my superannuation. I know, I know. I pulled out my life savings, about $150,000 AUD, and transferred it in over a couple of months. Now the platform is gone, his profile is gone, and I'm left with nothing. I'm in Newcastle, Australia. I feel like such an idiot. Is it even worth reporting to ASIC or anyone? Will anything even happen?
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
I really don't even know where to start, honestly. I met this guy on a dating app back in January, we seemed to really connect. He was so supportive, always checking in on me, talked about building a future. Over a few months, he convinced me to 'invest' in crypto through this platform he called 'ZG.com'. He said it was super secure, exclusive, and he'd guide me. I withdrew a small amount once, just to check, and it worked, so I thought it was legit. Then he encouraged me to put in my inheritance, which was a significant amount, into it for a 'big gain' for our future. I did it, like a complete fool. Now, he's ghosted, the platform is unresponsive, and all my funds are gone. Everything. My gut says it's pig butchering. I'm in Calgary, Canada. I've heard about the FBI, Action Fraud, but I'm Canadian. What's even the point in reporting? Will Canadian authorities actually do anything?
Lost everything to a 'future' from a language exchange app, now all my crypto is gone via 'CoinEgg'. What now from Singapore?
I really don't know where to start. I met someone on (what I thought was) a legitimate language exchange app a few months ago. We talked for weeks, it felt really real, like we had a genuine connection. They convinced me to invest in crypto through a platform they called 'CoinEgg'. Said it was a special, high-return opportunity, you know? I was so excited, put in a good chunk of my savings, then convinced my sister to put some in too because it looked SO good. Now, the platform is gone. All my money, and my sister's too. It was over S$30,000 in total. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in Singapore, and I don't even know what legal paths are here for this kind of thing. Is there any way to get the money back? Who do I report this to? My family is devastated and I feel responsible for my sister's loss.
Met a guy on a language exchange app, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from Miami?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, like, beyond embarrassed. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a Spanish language exchange app about two months ago. We started chatting, moved to WhatsApp, then Telegram. He was so charming, super supportive of my Spanish learning, and seemed genuinely interested in me. He started talking about crypto investments, how he was making good money through some 'private' platform. I was hesitant at first, but he was so patient, showing me "his" profits and everything. I eventually put in about 8k, then another 5k, into this platform he linked me to – it looked legit, had charts, everything. Now, everything's gone. The platform's offline, his numbers are dead, and I just feel sick to my stomach. I'm in Miami. What steps do I even take? Is reporting really going to do anything?
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?