#romance-scam
109 questions tagged with #romance-scam
My 'soulmate' from an art forum disappeared with my crypto on a fake exchange. Any hope?
Feeling absolutely devastated, kinda numb actually. Met this amazing person on an art history forum, we really connected over months, shared so much. Then they introduced me to 'crypto investing' on this platform called 'BitFinance Pro'. Said they'd made a killing and wanted me to join in. I started small, saw returns, even withdrew a tiny bit once. Then they pushed me to put in more, saying there was a 'limited opportunity' coming up. I put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, everything I had for a down payment. Now the platform is gone, their number's disconnected, and I can't access anything. I know, I know, I feel so stupid. How could I have been so naive? I'm in Almere. What even *is* this type of scam, and is there any way to report it effectively or get anything back? I saved all the chat logs and transaction IDs. They even convinced me to download a special app outside the usual app stores.
Lost my inheritance to a 'financial advisor' from a professional networking app, any recovery hope from US?
Feeling so stupid, honestly. I met this guy on a professional networking site, thought he was legit, you know? He seemed really successful, sharp, talked about blockchain and fintech. We chatted for weeks, then months, started feeling really close. He suggested I invest some of my inheritance, said he had these 'insider strategies' on a platform he called `BitForex impersonators`. Sounded legit at the time, especially with the 'BitForex' part, I didn't realize it was a copycat site until much later. Started with a small amount, saw good returns in my 'account' on their site. Put in more, then all of it. Now he's ghosted me, the site's down, and my entire inheritance, close to six figures, is gone. I'm in Philly, tried calling my bank, they just said it was an international transfer and they couldn't do much. I've heard about the FBI IC3 but haven't filed yet, kinda scared and embarrassed. Is there actually any point? What exactly should I tell them? Any experience with recovery, or am I just out of luck?
Lost everything to a 'friend' from a wellness app on a forex platform. Any hope from Dubai?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, tbh. Met someone super charming on a wellness app, we connected over fitness goals and healthy living. Started as just friendly chats, then escalated into talks about financial independence, and they showed me this 'amazing' forex trading platform. I started small, like a few hundred dollars, and it looked like I was making money. They were so encouraging, saying I had a knack for it. Ended up putting in over $84,000, which was my entire savings from years of working hard. When I tried to withdraw a significant chunk, it got blocked. They said I needed to pay a 'tax' of 20% before I could get anything. I panicked, didn't pay, and now the whole platform is gone. Completely inaccessible. My 'friend' also disappeared. I'm in Dubai, and I've tried reaching out to local authorities, but it feels like hitting a brick wall. Is there ANYthing I can do? Or am I just completely out of luck?
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, crypto gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from France?
I am so lost right now, I don't even know where to begin. Met this guy, 'Michael', on a language exchange app, you know, just practicing my English. We chatted for weeks, he was so kind, so understanding. He talked about his successful crypto trading and how he wanted to help me secure my future. I'd never done crypto before but he was so convincing, said he'd guide me step-by-step. He even showed me screenshots of 'his' profits on CoinEgg, looked so legitimate. I started small, then larger amounts, eventually everything I had saved up, over 15,000 EUR. Now I can't log in, he's disappeared, and CoinEgg just... doesn't respond. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I'm in France, is there anything, anything at all I can do? I've tried contacting the police but they just seemed overwhelmed.
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.
Lost my inheritance to a 'future partner' from a dating app. Now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from South Africa?
Feeling absolutely devastated and, honestly, stupid. I met this guy on a dating app a few months ago, and he seemed so perfect. We talked for ages, video calls, everything felt real. He eventually started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity, super exclusive, only for his 'closest friends'. Said it was with some platform he called 'WealthFlowPro'. He helped me set up an account, even guided me through buying crypto on a real exchange and then transferring it to WealthFlowPro. I put in a significant portion of my inheritance – low six figures, thinking I was building a future for us. For a while, the returns looked incredible on their platform. Then, suddenly, he disappeared. And WealthFlowPro's website is just… gone. No way to log in, no support. I've tried reaching out to him, but his number is disconnected, and he's vanished from the dating app. I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa. Is there ANYthing I can do? I've reported it to the local police, but they seemed overwhelmed. I feel so alone and foolish.
My 'new partner' convinced me to send all my ETH to a new 'exchange' that's now gone, what do I do?
Man, I'm just… completely gutted. I met someone really nice online a few months ago, and things moved pretty fast. They seemed really sweet and successful, said they worked in crypto trading. After a while, they suggested I move my ETH from my regular wallet to a new platform they were using, said it had way better returns. It looked legit, kinda like Binance or something, but it was called CoinEgg. I transferred almost all my savings, a pretty significant amount, because they kept showing me these 'profits' on their own account there. We were talking about our future, moving in together, and then… poof. The website's gone, their number's dead, and all my ETH is just… gone. I've tried searching for CoinEgg, but nothing comes up. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I feel so stupid and ashamed.
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?
Feeling so stupid, lost my life savings to a 'wine investment' scammer. Any recovery hope from Singapore?
I'm writing this feeling utterly devastated and frankly, really dumb. I met someone on a dating app – super charming, seemed legit, talked about his family, etc. After a few weeks, he started talking about these 'exclusive' wine investments. Like, rare Bordeaux, fine spirits, that kinda thing. He showed me this platform, it looked really official, with market graphs and everything. I started small, saw some 'returns', and then he convinced me to put in my entire retirement savings, about low five figures, saying it was a 'guaranteed' return because of his 'inside connections'. Now, the website's gone. Poof. And so is he, obviously. I've tried contacting the bank, but they said since I authorized the transfers, there's little they can do. I'm in Singapore. Is there any actual hope for getting *any* of my money back? I feel so ashamed, I haven't even told my family.
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto on some fake platform. Any hope from UK?
I'm feeling so numb right now. I met someone really convincing through a professional networking site, thought they were a legitimate mentor, a 'guru' in crypto. We chatted for months, they built so much trust, even helped me with some career advice. Eventually, they convinced me to invest in what they called a 'private blockchain project' – said it was exclusive, high returns, you know the drill. I poured a significant chunk of my redundancy package into it, about £15,000, transferred in crypto, mainly ETH. Now, the 'platform' they directed me to, which looked super slick, is gone. Completely inaccessible. They've ghosted me on all channels. I've tried reaching out to Action Fraud already, but it felt like I was just filling out a form into the void. Did anyone in the UK actually get anything back after reporting to them? Or is there something else I should be doing? I just feel so stupid and desperate.
My 'future spouse' from a language app disappeared with my crypto on some fake exchange. What can I do?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty numb right now. I met someone on a language exchange app a few months ago, and we just clicked. We talked every day, had video calls, it felt so real. They eventually introduced me to this 'amazing investment opportunity' in crypto, saying their uncle worked at a big firm and gave them insider tips. I transferred some savings, about 12k CAD initially, to this platform they recommended. It looked legitimate, had all the charts and stuff. I even saw my balance growing. Then, they encouraged me to put in more, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I took out a loan, another 15k. Now, the 'platform' is gone, their number is disconnected, and I can't access anything. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. What are my options here from Canada? Is there any way to get any of this back? I reported it to my bank, but they said it's crypto so they can't do much.
My 'wealth manager' disappeared after I sent my crypto to an exchange called ZG.com - any hope?
Feeling totally lost and frankly, pretty stupid. I met this guy online, seemed legit, super professional, you know? He introduced himself as a wealth manager. Over a few weeks, he convinced me to move a chunk of my crypto – mostly BTC and ETH – from my regular wallet to this new exchange he recommended, ZG.com, saying it had better returns and he could manage it more actively there. I mean, it looked like a real exchange, had charts, trading pairs, everything. Now, for the last three days, he's just vanished. No replies to messages, his 'client portal' on ZG.com is gone, and the ZG.com site itself? It's just a blank page. Completely. Like it never existed. I'm talking a significant portion of my life savings here, probably low five figures. I feel sick to my stomach. Is there any, any tiny shred of hope I can get any of this back? I'm in Cape Town, South Africa, and I don't even know where to begin. Do I go to the police? Is it even traceable?
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?
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?
My 'new friend' convinced me to move my crypto to ZG.com, now it's all gone. Any hope?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I met someone online a few months ago, they seemed really nice, we talked a lot, kinda felt like we were becoming close. They told me about this 'amazing' crypto platform, ZG.com, where they were making really good returns. After a lot of convincing, I moved pretty much all my ETH and BTC from my Coinbase account over to ZG.com, about four months ago. I put in close to 15k EUR. Everything looked great on the platform, numbers kept going up. But now, all of a sudden, I can't log in. The website is down, and my 'friend' has vanished. I tried to withdraw a small amount last week and it just never processed. Now I'm totally locked out. I reported it to the Gardaí here in Galway, but they didn't seem to know what to do. Is there *any* way to get my crypto back? Has anyone ever recovered funds from something like ZG.com?
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 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.
Feeling so foolish, lost everything to a 'friend' from a hobby forum. What can I do now?
I just feel so stupid right now. I met this guy on an online gardening forum, we really connected over our love for succulents and indigenous plants. We moved to WhatsApp, and he was so sweet, seemed genuine. After a few weeks, he started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, 'BitForex' or something, saying his uncle worked there and he was making serious returns. I was hesitant, but he kept sending screenshots and talking about our future together, how we could buy a big plot of land for our nursery idea. I ended up putting in about R90,000 (roughly $5k USD), then another R70,000 when he said there was a 'VIP package' coming. Now, the platform is gone, his WhatsApp is gone, and I can't access anything. I've tried searching online but all I find are warnings about BitForex impersonators. I'm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. My life savings are gone. My family doesn't even know. What are my options? Is there anything at all I can do, or am I just out all that money?
My 'soulmate' from a cooking app ran off with my crypto on some fake platform. Can I ever see my money again?
I'm just... gutted. I met this guy, 'Alex', on a cooking app a few months ago. He was so charming, talked about family, seemed really genuine. We talked daily, moved to WhatsApp, and it got pretty serious. He slowly, *so* slowly, started talking about crypto investments, saying he had a 'friend' who was super successful. I was hesitant, but he was so convincing, kept sending screenshots of his 'gains'. Eventually, I put in some money, then more, onto a platform called 'CoinEgg'. He guided me through it all, seemed so helpful. It looked legit, I even saw my 'profits' growing. But when I tried to withdraw, there was always some fee, some tax. And then, poof. He blocked me, the platform is gone, and my money, close to 15k CAD, is just... vanished. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. I've reported it to my bank here in Montreal, but they just said it's a crypto transfer, nothing they can do. Is there *anything* else? I don't even know where to turn. Do I go to the police? Is there some crypto authority? I just want to know if there's any hope, or if I should just accept it.
Lost my savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app on a fake crypto platform, what now?
Feeling so incredibly stupid right now. I met someone really nice on a fitness app about three months ago, we chatted loads, seemed really genuine. We moved to WhatsApp, and eventually, he started talking about crypto investments. He seemed so knowledgeable, showed me screenshots of huge profits from this platform he called 'WealthStream Pro' – I know, I know, red flags everywhere now, but at the time I just trusted him. He walked me through setting up an account, even helped me transfer funds from my Chase bank account to a crypto exchange, then to this 'WealthStream Pro' platform. I put in about $12,000, which is basically my entire emergency fund. Now the site is gone, his number is disconnected, and I just feel sick to my stomach. I've heard about the FBI IC3, but do they even bother with amounts like this? And what about the actual crypto traces? Any advice on what I should do next or if it's even worth reporting?
My 'wealth manager' disappeared with my crypto after I sent it to ZG.com. Is there any way to get it back?
Hey everyone, feeling really stupid and desperate right now. I met this guy online, he seemed super legit, called himself a 'wealth manager' and was really convincing about crypto investing. He got me to open an account on something called ZG.com, which he said was a new, high-yield exchange. I trusted him, transferred about 15k USD worth of BTC and ETH from my Coinbase account to ZG.com through a few steps he guided me through. He even showed me 'profits' on the ZG.com interface. But then, about a week ago, he just vanished. Can't reach him. And ZG.com? The site's still up but my account is empty, and I can't withdraw anything. It feels like a total scam. Is there anything, anything at all, I can do? I'm in Cape Town, this was most of my savings.
Lost my superannuation to a 'gentleman' from an expat forum. How do I even report this in Australia?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met this really charming guy through a Brisbane expat forum a few months back. We got to talking, seemed really nice, shared similar backgrounds. After a while, he started talking about crypto investments, specifically 'DeFi arbitrage' on this platform called XpressTrade.io. Said he'd made a fortune and could help me too. I was hesitant, but he was so convincing, kept showing me screenshots of huge returns. Eventually, I put in a significant chunk of my superannuation – like, low six figures. It looked like it was growing, withdrawals seemed to work for small amounts, but now I can't get anything out. He's ghosted me, the website is still up but my account is frozen. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. What do I even do? I'm in Brisbane, Australia. Do I go to the AFP? Or is there something specific for these kinds of crypto scams?
My 'new partner' from a travel app took my savings on a fake crypto platform, now what?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, just mortified. I met someone really lovely on a travel planning app – you know, the kind where you share itineraries and tips. We talked for months, seemed really genuine. He eventually convinced me to 'invest' in crypto through a platform he swore was legitimate. Said he had a friend working there, showed me screenshots of his own huge gains. I put in almost 15,000 GBP, my entire emergency fund, over a few weeks. It looked like it was growing, I even saw some small 'withdrawals' appear in my bank account initially, which made me trust him even more. Then, I tried to take out a larger sum and suddenly, nothing. The platform locked my account, and he disappeared. His profile on the travel app is gone, all our chats deleted. I feel so incredibly stupid. I'm in Brighton, UK. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back? Who do I report this to first? I'm just at a complete loss.
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.
Met someone on LinkedIn, lost everything to crypto 'advisor'. Can I recover my money?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I connected with this incredibly professional and charming person on LinkedIn a few months ago, someone who seemed really successful in wealth management. We chatted for a while, they seemed legit, always talking about their 'global portfolio' and 'private clients'. Eventually, they started talking about crypto investments, how they'd found this amazing platform that could guarantee high returns. I was skeptical at first, but their advice seemed so sound, and the 'returns' I saw on the platform (which looked super slick, btw) were insane. I put in a significant amount, my life savings almost. Now, the platform is gone, their LinkedIn profile is gone, and so is all my money. I'm in Dubai. Is there any hope? What can I even do from here? I feel like such an idiot.
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?
Feeling so incredibly stupid and embarrassed right now. I met someone really charming on Bumble a few months ago, and we really clicked. We talked every day, had video calls, everything felt so real. Eventually, they started talking about this amazing crypto investment opportunity their 'uncle' had shown them. It was on some platform called 'CryptoVault Pro' – I know, sounds dumb now. They guided me through opening an account, funding it with my inheritance, about CAD 15,000, which was supposed to be my down payment for a house. I saw the numbers going up every day, screenshots looked legit. Then, when I tried to withdraw, the platform asked for a massive 'tax' fee, then a 'liquidity' fee. My 'partner' suddenly got distant, then vanished. The site is gone now. I'm in Canada, feeling absolutely devastated. I've heard about reporting to the RCMP or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, but honestly, what's the point? Will they even care about crypto? Is there *any* way to get my money back?
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.
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, now all my crypto is gone. What can I do?
Feeling totally lost and frankly, pretty stupid right now. Met this woman on a fitness app, thought we had a real connection, you know? She seemed so genuine, talked about her family, her dreams, even sent me photos. After a few weeks, she started hinting about a 'side hustle' – crypto trading, super profitable. Said her uncle was a pro. I was hesitant at first, never done crypto, but she was so persistent and persuasive. Showed me screenshots of her 'profits'. Eventually, I caved. Transferred a good chunk of my inheritance, about 15k EUR, to a platform she linked me to. I saw the numbers go up, 'invested' more, until it was nearly 30k. Then, last week, I tried to withdraw, and poof. Nothing. Account frozen, her number's dead, the app's gone. I feel like such a fool. What can I even do from Ireland? Is there any way to get it back? Or even just report this properly?
Lost my savings to a 'sweetheart' from a language app, now my crypto is gone via 'Vanguard Trade'. What can I do from France?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty ashamed. I met someone on a language exchange app a few months ago, they seemed so genuine, so understanding. We talked every day, then they started mentioning crypto investments, saying they had a 'mentor' who was making them a lot of money. I was hesitant at first, but they were so persistent, and I really trusted them. They guided me to a site called 'Vanguard Trade' – it looked legitimate, all professional-like. I put in a few thousand euros, saw it 'grow', and then they convinced me to put in more, saying it was a guaranteed return. My life savings... it's all gone now. The site's down, and they've ghosted me. I feel so stupid. I'm in Nice, France. I tried calling my bank, but they said since it was crypto and I authorized the transfers, there's little they can do. Is there any authority here in France, or internationally, that can actually help? What's the best way to report this so maybe, just maybe, someone gets caught?
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 'kind' woman on a gardening forum, invested via her 'friend' on ZG.com. Now my crypto's gone. Any hope from Ireland?
Feeling absolutely gutted. I met someone on an online gardening forum, seemed really sweet and knowledgeable about plants, we chatted for weeks, then months. Eventually, she started talking about crypto, said her 'uncle' was a big investor, and introduced me to this platform called ZG.com. Said it was super secure, high returns, very exclusive. I started with a small amount, saw the 'profits' grow, then invested more, and more. Ended up putting in nearly my entire retirement savings, about 15k EUR. Now, ZG.com is gone. Site's down, her number doesn't work, nothing. I feel like such an idiot. My bank, AIB, wasn't much help, just said they couldn't reverse crypto transactions. I'm in Limerick. Is there *anything* I can do? Who do I even report this to here? Is my money just gone forever?
Lost everything to a 'sweetheart' from a language exchange app. What's the process for reporting this to ASIC?
Feeling so gutted right now. I met this amazing woman on a language exchange app, she was teaching me Mandarin, and we just clicked. After a few weeks of chatting every day, she started talking about this 'opportunity' with crypto, showing me screenshots of insane profits. I was hesitant at first, but she was so convincing, kept saying how she wanted us to build a future together. She guided me to some platform called CoinEgg, said her 'uncle' was an expert there. I put in a bit, saw some gains, then kept putting more and more, even took out a loan. We're talking low six figures here. Now everything's gone, she's ghosted, and CoinEgg just shows zero balances. I'm in Australia, on the Gold Coast. I feel so stupid and ashamed. I know I should report it, but honestly, where do I even begin with ASIC? What info do they even need? I'm just so lost.
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, now all my crypto is gone via ZG.com. Any hope from Ireland?
Feeling absolutely devastated. I met this guy on a fitness tracking app, we got chatting, and after a few weeks he started talking about crypto investments. He seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, giving me 'tips' on my workouts. Said he had a friend who was a 'whiz' and could help me grow my inheritance. I was naive, I know. He guided me to ZG.com, which looked pretty legit at first glance, and I put in a significant chunk of my inheritance, like low five figures. Watched it grow on their platform, even managed to withdraw a small amount once, which made me trust it even more. Then when I tried to pull out the main amount, boom, nothing. Account locked, 'customer support' stopped responding. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My family doesn't even know. Is there ANYTHING I can do from Ireland? I've heard about Action Fraud, but I'm in Ireland, not the UK. And what about the crypto side, is there any way to trace it?
Lost my inheritance to a 'new friend' from a cooking app, now all my crypto is gone via ZG.com. Any hope from Dublin?
Feeling absolutely devastated and pretty stupid, to be honest. I met someone really charming on a cooking app a few months back. We talked for ages, seemed genuinely interested in me, my life, my interests. After a while, they started talking about crypto investments, specifically this platform called ZG.com. Said it was super secure, high returns, all that jazz. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, shared 'their' success stories, even walked me through setting up an account and making small deposits. Well, I ended up putting in a significant portion of my inheritance, about low five figures. Saw some 'returns' initially, which just made me trust them more. Then, when I tried to withdraw, nothing. My 'friend' vanished, ZG.com website is now offline, and my funds are just... gone. I'm in Dublin, Ireland. I've tried contacting ZG.com support, obviously no response. Is there anything at all I can do from here? Should I report this to local police? Will anyone even bother?
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.
Has anyone used Nethertrace for a romance scam involving crypto?
Hey everyone, I'm Edward from Manchester. i'm in a pretty rough spot, honestly. fell for one of those romance scams, you know, where they build you up then slowly bleed you dry with fake crypto investments. it's embarrassing to even type it out. lost quite a bit, like, low five figures, which for me is a huge chunk of my life savings. heard about **Nethertrace** from a friend of a friend who had some success with a different scam. they've been pretty transparent so far, didn't ask for any money upfront, just a clear explanation of what they do. i'm just so nervous, burnt once already. i'm trying to do my due diligence. Has anyone here actually worked with [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for something similar, like a pig butchering or romance scam? just looking for some real-world experiences, good or bad, before i commit to anything. appreciate any insight you guys can offer.
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.
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 an 'investor' on a language app, lost crypto on a fake platform. Is ChainAbuse legit for reporting from Singapore?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling pretty lost and stupid right now. I met someone on HelloTalk, a language exchange app, a few months ago. We started chatting, they seemed really friendly and smart, talked a lot about finance and crypto. Eventually, they convinced me to invest in this platform called CoinEgg. Said it was super exclusive, high returns, you know the drill. I put in a good chunk of my savings, a low five-figure sum, mostly USDT and ETH. For a while, the numbers on the platform looked great, I even saw some 'profits'. But when I tried to withdraw, suddenly there were 'taxes' and 'fees' I had to pay first. I paid some, then more, until I realized it was all a trap. They've ghosted me now, and the platform's gone. I'm in Singapore. I've heard about ChainAbuse but I'm not sure if it's the right place for this or if it'll actually help. Has anyone here had any luck reporting something like this through them, especially with crypto that's supposedly moved?
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?
My 'mentor' from a professional networking site vanished with my crypto. Any hope from Germany?
Okay, so this is super embarrassing but I need to ask. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed really legit, high-profile connections, talked about wealth management. He started 'mentoring' me, giving me tips, then suggested I diversify into crypto through a platform he swore by. Said it was regulated, everything. I put in a good chunk, like a mid-five-figure amount over a few weeks. The 'returns' looked incredible on their app. We talked every day, he was so encouraging. Then, one day, the app went dark. His LinkedIn profile disappeared, and his 'secure messaging app' account? Gone too. I've tried everything to log back in, nothing. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Dusseldorf, Germany. What can I even do here? I've heard about BaFin but don't know where to start or if it's even worth it.
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?
Lost a huge amount to a 'financier' from a professional networking site, now my crypto is gone. Any hope from UK?
I'm gutted. Met this person through LinkedIn, someone who seemed super legit, professional bio, connections, everything. They started talking about crypto, like, really convincingly. Said they could help me make some serious returns with 'insider strategies' on a platform I'd never heard of before. I was hesitant at first, but they were so patient, so reassuring, always available to chat. Eventually, I transferred a significant chunk of my savings, something like low five figures, into this platform. Everything looked good for a bit, saw my 'returns' growing. Then I tried to withdraw, and surprise, surprise, can't access it. They've ghosted me too. I feel so stupid. I've heard about Action Fraud, but is it even worth it? What's the process like? I'm in Sheffield, UK, and just feeling utterly lost and embarrassed.
Feeling dumb after losing thousands to 'friend' on fake crypto platform. Should i even report this to IC3?
i'm just... so embarrassed. Met this guy on an art forum, we talked for months. He was so supportive, shared his 'investment successes' with me, like, step-by-step screenshots from this platform that looked totally legit. He convinced me to start with a small amount, then kept pushing for more, saying it was a 'limited time opportunity.' So i put in about 8k USD, which was basically my savings for a new car. Then, when i tried to withdraw, the platform (it was called 'BitForex Global' or something like that, not the real BitForex) said i needed to pay a 'tax' first. That's when i knew. He ghosted me. I feel so stupid. I'm in the Netherlands, so i'm not sure if the FBI's IC3 is even the right place, or if it's just a waste of time. Has anyone in Europe reported to them? Did anything ever come of it? Just looking for some guidance, tbh, and maybe to feel a little less alone.
My 'online girlfriend' vanished with all my investments on a fake crypto platform. What now from Germany?
I met this woman, 'Mei', on Instagram about three months ago. She was so charming and seemed genuinely interested in me. We talked daily, video calls even, always about her life, her family, never anything weird. Then she started talking about crypto, how she was making good money with an "investment platform" her uncle introduced her to. I was hesitant at first, but she kept showing me screenshots of her 'profits'. Eventually, I put in a small amount, like 500 euros, just to try. It seemed to grow, and I could even withdraw a tiny bit. That made me trust her more, you know? So, I put in more. A lot more. Almost all my savings, about 15,000 euros. The platform looked legit, had all these charts and stuff. Last week, I tried to withdraw a larger sum, and suddenly, I couldn't. Mei stopped replying to my messages. Her Instagram is gone. The website is down. My heart just sank. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Leipzig, Germany. Is there *anything* I can do? Or am I just out all that money?
Met a 'kind' woman on a social media forum, now all my crypto is gone via 'AEX Exchange'. Any hope?
I'm feeling so stupid and ashamed, you guys. Met this woman on a photography social media forum back in January. We really hit it off, talked for months. She seemed so genuine, shared pictures of her 'life' in Asia, said she was a successful investor. Eventually, she got me into crypto, specifically this platform called 'AEX Exchange'. Started with small amounts, saw some 'returns', which I even withdrew once, so I thought it was legit. Then she convinced me to put in a significant sum, like my life savings, talking about a 'limited-time opportunity'. We're talking low six figures here. Poof. Gone. Can't withdraw anything. Support just gives me the runaround or demands more 'taxes'. I'm based in Perth. I've reported it to the local police, but they didn't seem to know much about crypto. Should I bother reporting it to anyone else, like ASIC or the AFP, or is it just a lost cause?
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 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Canada?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, pretty ashamed. I met this guy on a dating app, he was so charming, said he was from a wealthy background but worked in crypto. We chatted for months, he was really attentive, even sent me flowers on my birthday. Eventually, he convinced me to invest in what he called a 'private crypto fund' for high net worth individuals, saying it was a sure thing. He walked me through setting up an account on a platform that looked legit, 'FXPrimeCapital'. I put in about 15,000 CAD, which was a chunk of my inheritance. I even saw 'profits' for a bit, but when I tried to withdraw, the platform just froze. He blocked me everywhere. I've tried calling the support numbers, nothing. I'm in Halifax, Canada. Is there really any point in reporting this? I feel so stupid. What can I even do?
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 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.
Met 'sweetheart' on gaming forum, now my crypto's gone from ZG.com. Any hope from Ireland?
I'm gutted. Seriously. I met this person, 'Emily,' on a gaming forum, we chatted for months, moved to WhatsApp, and it felt so real. She was amazing, talked about her life, her dreams. Then, she started talking about crypto, how she was making good money with this platform called ZG.com. Said her 'uncle' was a big shot in finance and giving her tips. I was hesitant at first, but she kept showing me screenshots, talking me through it. I started small, then larger amounts. It looked like I was making profits. I even 'withdrew' a small amount, which came through, so I thought it was legit. Then I put in a significant chunk of my savings, like, my emergency fund money. Went to 'withdraw' it last week, and suddenly there were fees, 'taxes,' 'regulatory holds.' Now ZG.com is inaccessible, and 'Emily' has vanished. I've lost everything, about low five figures. I'm in Dublin. What can I even do here? Is there any point reporting it to the Gardai or anyone else?
Has anyone used Nethertrace for a romance scam recovery?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm in a really tough spot. I fell for a romance scam, lost a significant amount of crypto, and I'm just devastated. Someone recommended [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for recovery, and I've read some good things online, but I'm also really wary after everything I've been through. I mean, my emotions were completely played with, and now I'm scared to trust anyone. The scammer had me send money through various platforms, and then converted it to crypto, so tracing it sounds impossible to me. I've heard so many horror stories about recovery scams after the initial one, and frankly, I don't know who to believe anymore. Has anyone here used Nethertrace specifically for a romance scam where crypto was involved? How was your experience? Any insights, good or bad, would be incredibly helpful. I just need to know if they're legit.
Met a 'financier' from a travel forum, now my crypto's gone from a fake platform. What now from France?
I'm gutted. Met someone really charming on a travel photography forum, we talked for weeks, felt like a genuine connection. He said he was a successful financier, always talking about his investments and how he'd made a fortune in crypto. Eventually, he convinced me to invest a small amount through a platform he swore by. It was some obscure site, something like ZG.com, not Binance or anything I'd heard of. I put in a few hundred euros at first, saw some 'profits', then got brave and put in what was left of my inheritance – about 15,000 euros. Now, the site's gone, his profile on the forum is deleted, and he's blocked me everywhere. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Montpellier. What can I even do? Is there any way to get my money back or even just report this effectively from France?
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.
Met a 'crypto expert' from a professional networking site, now my savings are gone. Any hope for recovery?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met this guy on a professional networking site – you know, for like, business connections, not dating. He seemed really legit, spoke eloquently about crypto, showed me his 'portfolio' and everything. We chatted for weeks, he was so encouraging, talked about helping me diversify my retirement fund. I transferred about 15k EUR into what he said was a 'secure investment platform' that looked like a big exchange, but it wasn't one I recognized. He said it was exclusive. Now the site's gone, his profile is gone, and my money is just... gone. I can't believe I fell for it. I've reported it to the Gardaí here in Cork, but they didn't seem too hopeful. What else can I do? Is there any real chance of getting any of it back?
Met a 'financier' on a photography forum, now my crypto is gone via CoinEgg. Any hope from Berlin?
I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met this guy, 'Alex', on a photography forum, we bonded over gear and travel photos, totally normal at first. Then he started talking about crypto investments, how he was making so much money for his family. He sounded really knowledgeable, shared screenshots of 'gains' from CoinEgg. He helped me set up an account, even walked me through buying USDT on a legit exchange and transferring it to CoinEgg. I started with a small amount, like 500 euros, and it actually 'grew'. He convinced me to put in more, then more, about 12,000 euros in total. When I tried to withdraw, the platform kept asking for more 'tax' or 'verification fees'. I haven't seen a cent. I'm heartbroken and ashamed. I reported it to my local police here in Berlin, but they seemed overwhelmed. What else can I do?
Lost a huge amount to a 'chef' from a cooking app, now my crypto is gone – what are my options in Dubai?
I'm feeling so incredibly stupid and heartbroken right now. Met this guy on a gourmet cooking app, you know, sharing recipes and stuff. He seemed really sweet, knew so much about food, we talked for weeks. Then it shifted to crypto, said he was super good at it, had this 'secret platform' that guaranteed crazy returns. NGL, I was skeptical at first, but he was so convincing, showed me screenshots, even talked me through setting up a wallet and transferring some funds. Started small, saw some 'profits', which I could even 'withdraw' – just a tiny bit, to build trust, I guess. Then he pressured me to put in more, saying there was a limited-time opportunity. I wired a significant amount, my life savings almost. Now the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and the app profile is deleted. I feel so ashamed. It was a substantial sum, about 4k USD initially, then another 15k USD. What can I even do here in Dubai? I feel like I've lost everything.
Lost everything to a 'future partner' from a dating app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform – any hope from Australia?
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. I met someone on a dating app a few months ago, and we really connected. They seemed perfect, talked about a future, even hinted at moving closer to me here on the Gold Coast. After a while, they started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, 'ZG.com', saying they were making a fortune and I should join them so we could build our future together faster. I put in a bit at first, saw the 'returns', got excited, then transferred nearly all my savings – about $40k AUD – into it. This was over several weeks, you know? It felt so real. Now, the site's gone. The person's gone. My money's gone. I feel so stupid, so ashamed. My partner, my actual partner, is trying to be supportive but I can see the disappointment. I'm in Australia. I've heard about AFP, but what even can they do? Is there any point reporting this, or am I just screaming into the void? I just want to know if there's any hope, or if I should just accept it.
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?
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?
Crypto 'advisor' from LinkedIn, fake platform – how to report from Singapore?
i'm just... so numb right now. I met this person on LinkedIn, seemed really professional, lots of connections, talked about investment strategies. after a few weeks, they started talking about this 'exclusive' crypto platform, `capitalvestfx.com`, saying how much easier it was to make good returns. tbh, i was trying to diversify my portfolio and they sounded really convincing. i put in about 15k SGD over a couple of months. it looked like i was making money, everything was going up. but when i tried to withdraw, they kept giving me excuses – 'tax issues,' 'verification problems,' 'large withdrawal fees.' now the website's gone, and their LinkedIn profile is too. i feel so stupid. i've heard about these scams, but i never thought it would happen to me, especially from a professional network like LinkedIn. i'm based in Singapore. what's the best way to report this and is there any chance to get my money back?
Lost my crypto to a 'sweetheart' from a language exchange app, what now from Scotland?
Honestly, I'm mortified even writing this. I met someone on one of those language exchange apps, you know, Tandem or HelloTalk. We clicked really well, loads in common, chatted for weeks, then months. Started talking about investing, he said he had a really good 'mentor' and was making serious money on some crypto platform called ZG.com. Showed me screenshots, said he'd help me set up an account, teach me the ropes. Felt so real, like a genuine connection. I transferred about 15k GBP in Bitcoin over to ZG.com, and for a bit, it looked like it was growing. He was so supportive, always encouraging. Then suddenly, couldn't withdraw anything. Support just ghosted me. He disappeared too. I feel like such an idiot. I'm in Glasgow, Scotland. Is there *anything* I can do? I've heard of Action Fraud but is that even relevant for crypto? And what about the emotional side? I feel so stupid and betrayed.
Lost my crypto to a 'friend' from a gaming community, is ChainAbuse really the way to go?
Okay, so I met this guy, 'Alex,' through a gaming community I've been part of for years. He seemed totally legit, really friendly, we'd chat for hours while playing. Eventually, he started talking about crypto, how he was making passive income, and how I could too. He never pushed, just shared 'tips' and 'wins.' It felt like a friend helping a friend, you know? He got me onto this platform, 'CryptoWealthX,' which looked professional enough. I started small, and actually saw some returns initially. Stupid me, I put in more, then even more, about 10k CAD in total. Then he started talking about this 'liquidity mining event' – a limited-time opportunity to double my stake. I put in another 5k, and that's when everything went dark. The platform froze, Alex disappeared, and I can't withdraw anything. My friend suggested ChainAbuse, but is that even effective? I feel so dumb and embarrassed. I didn't even tell my partner. Any advice on what to do next? Or if I should just give up?
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a book club app, now my money is gone from a fake investment platform. Can I recover from France?
I'm heartbroken and honestly, really embarrassed to even type this out. I met this guy, 'Alex,' on a book club app, we chatted for months, he was so kind and understanding, seemed really into literature like me. Eventually, he started talking about crypto investments, how he'd made a lot of money with this specific platform, said it was super secure and he'd guide me. I was hesitant, but he was so persistent and persuasive, showing me 'screenshots' of his profits. I ended up putting in about 8,000 euros, my life savings, thinking it was a legitimate way to grow my money for retirement. Now, the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and I feel like such a fool. It was all a lie. I'm in Montpellier, France. I've heard about these 'pig butchering' scams. Is there seriously any hope for people like me? I feel so lost, I don't even know where to begin to report this effectively or if it's even worth it. Any advice, especially from others who've been through this, would be a lifeline right now.
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.
Lost my life savings to a 'new friend' from a fitness app, fake crypto platform. What can I do in SA?
I'm heartbroken. I met this guy on a fitness app, you know, for motivation and accountability. We started chatting, and it felt so genuine. He slowly, very slowly, started talking about crypto investments, specifically this platform he was using, said it made him really good profits. I was hesitant at first, but he was so persistent and seemed so caring, always sending encouraging messages. Eventually, I put in a small amount, and it showed returns. Then more, and more, until I'd invested almost everything I had, my whole life's savings and a portion of my emergency fund. Now the platform is gone, his number is disconnected, and I feel like such an idiot. I'm in East London, South Africa. I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK but what about here? Is there even a point in reporting it? I feel so ashamed.
Met a guy on an online forum, he disappeared with my crypto from a fake platform. What now from Australia?
I'm feeling so stupid right now, you guys. Met this guy, named 'Michael', on a gardening forum, of all places. We started chatting, moved to WhatsApp, and honestly, we talked for months. He was so supportive, seemed genuinely interested in my life. Then he started talking about crypto, like it was this amazing opportunity. He convinced me to put money into this platform he called 'WealthFlowPro'. It looked legit enough – charts, transactions, everything. I put in about AUD $5,000 to start, then another $10,000 when he said there was a 'special event'. I even saw it growing! But when I tried to withdraw, the site just stopped responding. And 'Michael'? Ghosted. His WhatsApp is gone. The website is gone. I'm in Canberra and feel totally lost. I've reported it to the AFP, but is there *anything* else I should be doing? I keep thinking back to all our conversations, the plans we made. It feels like my heart was broken and my bank account was emptied all at once. Any advice on what steps to take next would be really helpful.
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?
Has anyone here had success recovering funds after a romance crypto scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, I'm James from Cork. I'm feeling pretty low after getting caught up in one of those romance crypto scams. Lost a significant chunk of my savings, something in the low five figures, thought I was investing with someone I really trusted, you know? It's been a nightmare. I’ve been doing some research online, seen a few mentions of [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and their work in tracing stolen crypto. They seem to have good reviews, though I'm naturally wary after being scammed once already. They don't ask for upfront fees which is a major positive sign, but I'm just trying to figure out if anyone here has actual experience with Nethertrace specifically for a romance scam and if it led to any positive outcome. Any insights or shared experiences would be really helpful right now.
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 'fixed deposit' on CoinEgg, can I ever get it back?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met someone on social media, we chatted for weeks, and they convinced me to put my savings into a 'fixed deposit' on this platform called CoinEgg. They showed me these amazing returns every day, much higher than any bank. I started with a small amount, saw the 'profits,' and then moved almost all of my crypto holdings, about $15,000 USD worth of USDT and ETH. Now, I can't withdraw anything. The 'customer service' is saying I need to pay a 15% tax upfront before they release my funds. I didn't even know crypto fixed deposits had taxes like that. My 'friend' has ghosted me. I'm in Quebec, Canada, and I just don't know what to do. Is there any way to get my funds back from CoinEgg? I'm absolutely devastated. It's literally my life savings.
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 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?
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?
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.
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.
Anyone recovered crypto funds after a romance scam with Nethertrace?
Hi everyone, I'm Ava from Gold Coast. I'm feeling pretty lost and embarrassed right now. I lost a significant amount of crypto, around $80k AUD, to a romance scam 'investment opportunity' I met on Tinder. It was horrible, they built trust for months, and then, gone. It broke me. Like many, I started looking into recovery options and honestly, there are so many scams out there promising the moon. I was about to give up entirely. Then I came across `Nethertrace`. Their website and initial consultation seemed different, much more professional than anything else I'd seen. They didn't ask for any upfront fees, which was a huge red flag for others, and they explained the whole process of blockchain tracing. I'm cautiously optimistic, but I wanted to see if anyone else here has actually used [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for a romance scam and had a positive outcome? Did they really trace your funds? Any experiences, good or bad, would be really helpful right now. I'm just trying to get some peace of mind.
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?
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?