#reporting-scams
14 questions tagged with #reporting-scams
Lost everything to a fake forex platform after meeting 'Raymond' on Tinder, what now?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met this guy, 'Raymond,' on Tinder a few months back. We really hit it off, talked for weeks, and he seemed so sweet and genuine. He eventually convinced me to try forex trading on this platform he was using. Said it was super easy, and he'd guide me through it. I started with a small amount, saw some 'gains,' and then he pushed me to put in more, saying we could make a future together. I ended up pouring almost all my savings into it, like, a significant five-figure sum, thinking it was for our future. Now, the site's gone dark. I tried to withdraw some funds earlier this week, and they demanded a 'tax' payment that was like 20% of my supposed balance. Raymond vanished when I told him I didn't have any more money for taxes. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My head is spinning. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this effectively or get my money back?
My Instagram account was hacked, now 'I' am scamming my friends. What can I even do?
Feeling totally sick to my stomach. My Instagram was hacked last night, I think around 11 PM GMT. I got a suspicious email, clicked something stupid, and boom, locked out. This morning, my mates are calling me, asking about some 'amazing crypto opportunity' I apparently posted on my stories and DMs. They're seeing messages from *my* account promoting some sketchy investment platform, asking them to send crypto. One friend actually lost a few hundred quid before she realised it wasn't me! I've reported it to Instagram, obviously, but they're useless. I've changed all my passwords everywhere. I feel awful that my friends might lose money because of me. What else can I do? Is there any way to report this so it actually *does* something? I'm in Dublin, Ireland, if that matters.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto on ZG.com. Any hope from Singapore?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid right now, I don't even know where to begin. I met this guy on a professional networking site, he seemed really sharp, talked about blockchain and financial freedom. We chatted for a couple of months, he became a kind of mentor figure, giving me advice on my career and stuff. Then he started talking about crypto investments, specifically a platform called ZG.com. He showed me 'his' returns, they were insane, like 20% a week. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow' on their platform, even managed to withdraw a tiny bit to build trust. Then he convinced me to put in my life savings, about $15,000 USD equivalent in ETH and USDT. It was all going into ZG.com. I made the transfers from my local bank here in Singapore to various crypto exchanges, then sent the crypto to wallets he provided. Now the website is down, his profile is gone, and I can't access anything. I feel so ashamed. I already reported it to the Singapore police but they said it's hard to trace cross-border crypto. What else can I do? Is there any hope at all?
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial advisor' from a professional networking app. What now?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed right now. I met someone on what I thought was a reputable professional networking app, you know, for business connections. They seemed really legitimate, talking about global markets, crypto trends, all very impressive. We moved to Telegram, and after a while, they started talking about this 'exclusive' investment opportunity on a platform called CoinEgg. I'd just inherited a significant sum from my grandmother, and they convinced me it was a perfect way to grow it quickly. I transferred a substantial amount of Bitcoin into their CoinEgg account. Everything looked good for a few weeks, I saw the numbers going up. But when I tried to withdraw even a small portion, suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' that just kept piling up. Now, they've vanished, and the CoinEgg platform is gone. I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa, and I feel like such an idiot. What can I even do? Is there any way to report this effectively or get my money back?
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app via ZG.com. Any hope from UAE?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and ashamed. I met this guy on a fitness app, seemed really genuine, we talked for months. He said he was an investment manager, and eventually convinced me to 'invest' with him on ZG.com. Said he was building a life for us. I poured my entire inheritance into it, nearly 18,000 USD. Everything looked good on the platform, balances going up... until I tried to withdraw. Then it was 'taxes' and 'fees' and then he just vanished. Now ZG.com is unreachable. I'm in Ras Al Khaimah, and I just don't know where to turn. I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK, but I'm here. Is there anything I can even do from the UAE? I feel so lost.
My 'mentor' from a networking app promised huge crypto returns, now everything's gone. What can I do from France?
I'm feeling so lost and stupid right now. Met this amazing 'mentor' on a professional networking app, you know, like LinkedIn but more niche for finance pros. We talked for months, he seemed super legit, knew all the right jargon. He convinced me to invest in crypto through this platform he swore by, said it was exclusive and had insane returns. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, thinking I was finally getting ahead. He showed me charts, profits, everything looked real. Then, when I tried to withdraw a small amount for my rent, nothing. Just silence. Now the platform is down, his profile's gone from the app, and I'm out low five figures. I feel so ashamed, like how could I be so naive? I'm in Lille, France. What are my options? Is there even any hope of getting anything back? I've already called my bank but they said it's crypto so they can't do much.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto. Any hope from South Africa?
Okay, so I'm writing this from Port Elizabeth, feeling like a complete idiot. Met this guy on a professional networking site – you know, the one where everyone's supposed to be legit and building connections. We started chatting, then moved to WhatsApp, and he was really convincing about crypto. Said he was a 'wealth manager' with years of experience, even sent me screenshots of 'his' portfolio doing amazing things. He got me to invest on this platform, not a major one, said it was 'private' for his clients. Started small, saw profits, so I put in more. Like, almost everything I had saved up, maybe 15k USD equivalent in crypto. Then, one day, the platform went offline. Tried to contact him, messages stopped delivering. He just vanished. My account on the platform is gone. No way to withdraw anything. I've seen some stuff online about 'pig butchering' and it sounds exactly like what happened to me. I've reported it to my bank, but they said since I authorized the transfers to the crypto exchange (before it went to *their* platform), there's little they can do. Is there any point in reporting this in South Africa? Or to international bodies? Feeling pretty hopeless right now.
Met a 'friend' from a professional networking app, lost everything to a fake crypto platform. What now?
Feeling so stupid right now, honestly. I met this guy, 'Michael', on a professional networking app, you know, the one for connecting with people in your industry. He seemed really legit, talked about his work in finance, how he was doing well. After a few weeks of chatting, he started telling me about this 'exclusive' crypto investment platform he was using, something called ZG.com. He showed me screenshots of his amazing profits, super convincing. I started with a small amount, like $500, and it 'grew' so fast. He was always there, guiding me, being super supportive. I ended up putting in my savings, about low five figures. Then last week, when I tried to withdraw, the platform locked my account. Said I needed to pay a 'tax' or 'unlock fee' of 20% of my total 'gains'. That's when it hit me. I know, I know, I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Ajman, UAE, and I don't even know where to begin. My bank here wasn't helpful. Has anyone dealt with anything like this with ZG.com or a similar situation? Where do I even report this in the UAE or internationally?
Feeling so stupid. Lost everything to a 'friend' from a book club app, now my crypto is gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from Ireland?
Honestly, I feel like such an idiot. I met this guy, 'Michael', through an online book club app – you know, just talking about novels and stuff. We really hit it off, talked every day for months, he seemed so genuine, so *understanding*. Then he started mentioning crypto. Said he had a 'friend' who was a whiz at it, showed me screenshots of amazing returns on something called CoinEgg. I was hesitant at first, but he was so persistent, and I trusted him, genuinely thought we had a connection. I put in a little, saw it 'grow', and then he convinced me to invest more, like everything I had for a house deposit. Now CoinEgg is gone, 'Michael' is gone, and so is my money. About 15k euros. I'm in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I've heard about Action Fraud, but is there any point? What should I even say? I'm so embarrassed, I haven't even told my family.
Lost my crypto to a 'financier' from a book club app, now what can I do from Halifax?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I met this person through a book club app, not even a dating app, but things developed, you know? They seemed so smart and successful, always talking about finance and crypto. Eventually, they convinced me to 'invest' in this platform they used, saying it was super exclusive and had insane returns. I moved a decent chunk of my savings, about low five figures, onto this site, thinking I was building a future with them. We even talked about buying a house together, ffs. Now, the site's gone. Poof. And so is 'he'. My heart's broken, but my bank account is too. I'm in Halifax, Canada. I've heard about the FBI IC3 and stuff, but I'm Canadian. Does anyone know what I should even try reporting to here? Is there any point? I feel so stupid for falling for it. Any advice would be appreciated, seriously.
Lost my life savings to a 'mentor' from a professional networking app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in the UAE?
I feel like such an idiot, honestly. I met this person through a professional networking app, you know, the kind for connecting with industry experts? They seemed super legit, really knew their stuff about tech and crypto. After a few weeks of chatting, they suggested I look into this 'exclusive' investment opportunity on a platform they called 'CoinEgg'. Said it was how they made most of their money, super secure, high returns. I started small, saw the numbers go up, and then... I invested everything. My life savings. It's all gone. Now their account is deleted, the platform is gone, and my heart is just shattered. I'm in Ajman, UAE. What can I even do here? Has anyone in the UAE dealt with this? Is there any way to report this effectively and maybe, just maybe, get some of it back? I feel so ashamed.
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in the UAE?
I'm heartbroken, honestly. I met someone on a cooking app a few months ago, we chatted a lot about food, travel, and eventually, investments. He seemed so genuine and knowledgeable, always encouraging me. He told me about this amazing crypto platform, promised incredible returns, much better than anything I'd get here. I started with a small amount, saw it 'grow', and then he convinced me to put in everything I had, even took out a personal loan. Now the website is gone, his number is disconnected, and I can't access anything. My savings, my future... gone. I'm in Al Ain, UAE. What are my options? Is there any way to get my money back, or at least report this effectively? I feel so foolish, so ashamed.
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now all my crypto is gone via 'ZG.com'. Any hope from Philly?
Okay, so I'm honestly mortified to even type this out. I met this guy, 'Michael', on a cooking app back in December. We really clicked, he seemed so genuine, shared recipes, talked about his life. After a few weeks, he mentioned he was doing really well with crypto trading, showed me screenshots from ZG.com. Said he had an 'uncle' who was a financial expert in London and gave him tips. He was so convincing, said he wanted us to build a future together, that this was our chance. I ended up putting in my entire inheritance – just over 15k – into ZG.com, transferring crypto from my Coinbase account. It looked like it was growing, everything was perfect, but now I can't withdraw anything. ZG.com support just stopped responding. Michael blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid. I'm in Philly. What do I even do? Is there any way to get any of it back or report this effectively?
Met someone through a book club app, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. Should I even report?
Ugh, feeling like such an idiot. I met someone on an online book club app a few months ago, we chatted a lot, seemed super genuine, like we really connected over books and life stuff. Eventually, they started talking about this 'amazing' crypto investment platform, ZG.com, saying how much they'd made and how I could too. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent and seemed so caring, I started with a small amount. Then it grew, and grew, and I put in more. We even talked about meeting up next year. Then, suddenly, the withdrawals stopped. My account shows a huge balance but I can't touch it. They've ghosted me. I lost about low five figures. My partner is devastated, and I'm just… empty. Is it even worth reporting this to anyone? Will anything happen? I'm in the Netherlands, does that change things?