#romance-scam
22 questions tagged with #romance-scam
Lost everything to a fake TradingView crypto app from Cambodia, what are my reporting options?
i feel so stupid and broken right now. i met this woman on instagram, she was super charming, seemed really genuinely interested in me, we talked for weeks. eventually, she started talking about crypto investments, specifically this 'amazing' platform that looked just like TradingView but was apparently some special version. she even helped me set it up, giving me links to download it from some app store thing that looked totally legit. i put in around 15k EUR, slowly at first, then more when i saw the 'profits'. when i tried to withdraw my money, suddenly there were fees, taxes, all this crap. now they've blocked my account and she's disappeared. i realized too late it was a total scam, probably from cambodia judging by some of the numbers and language quirks i saw. has anyone dealt with something like this? who do i even report this to from germany? i've tried my local police but they didn't seem to know what to do.
Anyone recovered crypto funds after a romance scam using Nethertrace?
Feeling pretty raw, man. I got suckered into one of those romance scams, you know, the ones where they build up trust for months then push you into some fake investment platform. Lost a significant amount of USDT, probably low five figures. Ugh. It's embarrassing to even type that out, tbh. Didn't even realize it was a scam until a friend pointed out all the red flags. After that, I looked into recovery options and found a lot of sketch firms asking for upfront crypto, which just felt like another scam. Then I stumbled upon [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). They seemed different, no upfront fees, very transparent. They said they could trace the funds and potentially help. Has anyone here actually had success recovering crypto funds lost to a romance scam, specifically with Nethertrace? Just need some hope, or maybe a dose of reality, whatever it is. I'm in Dubai, if that makes any difference, but the scammer was supposedly in Asia.
Lost a load of cash to a fake forex platform after 'meeting' someone on Tinder. What can I do?
Feeling totally foolish and just... empty. I met this person on Tinder a few months ago, and we really clicked, or so I thought. After a while, they started talking about forex trading, how they were making good money on this platform. I was hesitant at first, but they were so convincing, showing screenshots of profits, talking about financial freedom. Over several weeks, I put in a significant amount, like, low five figures. The platform looked legit, even had a support chat that seemed responsive. Everything changed when I tried to withdraw some profits. They said I needed to pay a 25% tax first. I paid that, and then there was another 'fee' for accelerated processing. It just never ended. Now, the platform is gone, completely inaccessible, and their WhatsApp number is dead. I'm in Sharjah, UAE. What are my options? I feel so stupid for falling for this, but I really thought it was real. Any advice on reporting or if there's any hope of getting anything back would be a huge relief.
Crypto 'trading platform' reversed my withdrawal, now demanding 3k balance for cash out. Is this another scam?
Hey everyone, i'm so utterly gutted right now. i met this guy, 'Alex', on tinder about two months ago. we hit it off, talked every day, really felt like we connected. he eventually introduced me to a 'crypto trading platform' where he said he was making decent money. he swore it was legitimate, even sent screenshots of his 'profits' and how easy it was to withdraw. so i put in a bit of money, then a bit more, eventually about SGD 8,000. i saw the balance grow (on *their* platform, of course). when i finally tried to withdraw about half of it last week, the transaction just... reversed. no explanation. then their 'customer service' tells me i need a minimum balance of $3,000 USD to even process *any* withdrawal, saying it's a new policy due to 'high volume'. this just smells like another layer of scam, doesn't it? i feel so stupid. what should i do? should i try to pay the 3k just to get my original money out? or is that just throwing good money after bad? i'm in singapore, how do i even report this properly? any advice appreciated, please be kind.
Met someone on Tinder, now they're asking me to deposit more into a crypto trading platform – Help?
Okay, so I met this woman, 'Ling', on Tinder a few weeks ago. We hit it off really well, she seemed super sweet and interested in my life here in Stuttgart. After a while, she started talking about how she makes extra money with crypto and showed me this platform that looked pretty legit. I put in a small amount, like 500 Euros, and it actually seemed to grow. I even tried to withdraw a hundred, and it worked fine. Then I put in more, thinking I found something good. Now, my 'investments' have grown to a decent amount, a few thousand euros, and I tried to withdraw a larger sum. But the platform says 'system security requires a minimum balance of 2,000 USDT to activate withdrawals'. I've asked Ling, and she's saying it's normal and I should just deposit the rest to get my money. I'm really starting to feel uneasy. Is this a common scam? What can I do? I'm worried it's a pig butchering kind of thing. I'm in Germany, btw.
Lost about $12,000 to a fake forex broker after meeting someone on Tinder, is there any hope?
i'm just... heartbroken and empty. i met this guy, "Michael," on Tinder about 3 months ago. he seemed so nice, so understanding, and we moved to whatsapp pretty quickly. he started talking about this amazing forex trading platform he was using, how he was making so much money. i was hesitant at first, but he was so convincing, showing me screenshots, talking about our future together. i ended up putting in my savings, about 12,000 USD after converting from ZAR, into this platform he recommended. at first, it looked like i was making gains! then, when i tried to withdraw, they hit me with a huge 'tax' fee. i paid that, then another 'anti-money laundering' fee. now they're asking for more and i'm just so sure it's all a scam. my stomach just sinks thinking about it. who do i even report this to from South Africa? i feel so stupid and embarrassed.
Lost my super to a 'Tinder Match' and a fake crypto platform, how do I report this from Australia?
Okay, so I'm honestly still in shock and pretty embarrassed to even write this. I met 'Jessica' on Tinder a couple of months ago, and we really hit it off. Or so I thought. She was charming, really seemed interested in me, and we talked daily, moved to WhatsApp eventually. Then, she started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform her 'uncle' had showed her. It was all super casual at first, just an idea. But over time, she convinced me to put in a little, then more. Eventually, I put in a significant chunk of my superannuation, thinking I was securing my future with her. The 'profits' on the screen were insane, but now I can't withdraw anything. The site is gone, her number is dead. I'm in Sydney, Australia, and I don't even know where to begin reporting this. I feel so stupid. Has anyone else been through this? What's the best way to get official help here or even try to trace these funds?
Lost everything to 'Jenny' from TikTok and a fake crypto platform. How do I even report this in France?
I really don't even know where to start. I met someone on TikTok, her name was 'Jenny', she seemed really sweet, we talked for months. She seemed so genuine, always asking about my day, sending me nice pictures. We even talked about meeting up. She slowly, very slowly, started talking about crypto, like it was just a hobby for her, something she found. She convinced me to put my savings into this platform called ZG.com, saying it was 'secure' and she'd guide me. I saw my 'investments' grow, it felt so real. I even made a small withdrawal once, like 200 euro, just to test it. Then she pressured me to put more, saying there was a big opportunity. I... I invested almost everything. Now ZG.com is gone, her number is disconnected, her TikTok profile disappeared. I'm numb. I'm in Lille, France. What can I even do? I've lost about 15,000 euros. I feel so stupid, so ashamed.
Heartbroken and empty: 'Alisa' from WhatsApp stole everything via Mountain Effort. What now?
I just don't even know where to begin. It's been a few weeks, and I'm still in shock. I met 'Alisa' through an unsolicited WhatsApp message, she was really charming and seemed genuine. After a few weeks of chatting, she convinced me to invest in crypto through a platform called Mountain Effort Digital Currency Exchange. Showed me fancy charts, 'returns' on a demo account, the lot. It felt so real. She even sent me photos of her life that I later realised were probably stock images or stolen. I put in a significant amount of money – my life savings, honestly. When I tried to withdraw, they started asking for 'tax' then 'verification fees' then 'anti-money laundering charges'. Eventually, all my funds were frozen, and Alisa disappeared. I've tried reaching out to them but no reply. I'm in Glasgow. Where do I even start reporting this mess? I feel so stupid and embarrassed. Any advice would be appreciated.
Lost my inheritance to a 'friend' on Telegram and a fake crypto site — what now?
I'm heartbroken, honestly. About six months ago, I was contacted by someone on Telegram claiming to be an old school friend from when I lived in London years ago. Their profile picture was plausible, and they knew some small details, maybe from old social media? Anyway, we started chatting, and it moved into crypto investing. They told me how much money they were making with some 'analyst' they knew. They pushed me to use this platform called CoinEgg. I started small, you know, just a few hundred euros, and saw some decent returns. Then they really pushed hard for me to put in more, saying there was a 'special event' coming up. I ended up putting in my grandmother's inheritance – nearly 25,000 euros. The site showed huge gains, but when I tried to withdraw, it was always some excuse: 'tax issues,' 'liquidity issues,' 'need to pay a security deposit.' Now, suddenly, the 'friend' has blocked me, and the CoinEgg site is down. Completely gone. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I'm in Ireland. What exactly can I do? I've lost everything. Is there any point in reporting this?
Lost savings to a 'Raymond' on Tinder and a fake forex platform. How do I report this in UAE?
I'm still in shock and tbh, a bit embarrassed to even post this. I met this guy, Raymond, on Tinder a few months ago. He seemed really nice, we talked a lot about life and future plans. Then he started talking about how he made his money – forex trading. He was so convincing, showed me screenshots of his 'gains'. He got me to sign up for this platform, I won't name it directly but it was a forex one he said his 'uncle' developed. Everything seemed legit at first, I even saw some small returns. But when I tried to withdraw a larger amount, they hit me with these 'tax' fees, then 'liquidity' fees, then 'compliance' fees... it never ended. Now the whole site is gone, and so is Raymond. I'm in Sharjah, UAE. I've lost about 15,000 USD, which is a huge amount for me. I feel so stupid. What's the best way to report this from here? I feel like the police won't even understand.
Met a guy on LinkedIn, now my savings are gone to 'Mountain Effort'. How do I even report this?
I really feel like such an idiot. I met this guy on LinkedIn, seemed so professional, you know? Started chatting about investments, he was so convincing, said he had an 'in' with this platform called 'Mountain Effort Digital Currency Exchange'. Showed me all these 'profits' he was making. I started small, then put in more and more, even took out a personal loan. Now they've blocked my account and are demanding a huge 'tax' to withdraw anything. I've lost about $120,000 USD. My family doesn't even know. i'm based in singapore, and i feel completely lost on what to do. I tried looking up 'Mountain Effort' and it just looks dodgy af. Is there even a point in reporting this? Who do I report to in Singapore or internationally? Any advice on next steps would be a lifesaver.
Grayscale Exchange Futures (future667.com) — did anyone else get hit by this one?
I really need some advice. I met someone 'online' a few months ago, they seemed lovely, we talked for ages... then they started talking about crypto, this platform called Grayscale Exchange Futures, future667.com. They kept showing me screenshots of amazing returns, telling me it was a special 'group' they were in and they could get me in too. I started with a small amount, then a bit more, and then they pressured me to put in a significant chunk of my savings. Now, suddenly, I can't withdraw anything. The 'customer service' is saying I need to pay some huge tax fee to release my funds, which I know is a lie. I'm in bits, honestly. I've lost about 12k euros. I'm based in Galway. What do I even do? Who do I report to in Ireland or internationally? My heart hurts so much, not just for the money, but for the betrayal. Any help would be so appreciated.
Is 'Binance Investment' a scam? They're asking for more money for withdrawal, should I pay?
hi everyone, i'm quite shaken up. i met someone online, we talked for a few months, and then they got me into crypto trading, said they knew a special platform called 'Binance Investment' where they had some inside info. i put in a good amount, like, over 10k euros, and it actually showed profits. felt great. but now i'm trying to withdraw, and they're asking for a 'tax' or 'verification fee' equal to 15% of my balance. it's a huge sum. they say i can't get my money out otherwise. i'm really scared i've been scammed but i don't want to lose the money i put in plus the 'profits'. has anyone else dealt with this 'Binance Investment' platform? is this normal? what should i do?
I lost everything to 'dcmmarkets.com' after an online romance. Where do I report this from South Africa?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I met someone really charming on a dating app, and we built up this amazing connection over a few months. They eventually convinced me to invest in what they called 'gold futures' through a platform called dcmmarkets.com. Everything looked so legitimate, and my 'returns' were incredible at first. I even put in more money, borrowing from family, because I trusted them completely. Now, I can't withdraw anything. The platform is asking for these huge 'tax' and 'commission' fees, and the person I thought I knew has disappeared. I've lost every rand I had, and more. I'm in East London, South Africa. Does anyone know the best way to report this kind of romance-investment scam here? I just want to stop this from happening to anyone else and maybe, just maybe, get some of my money back. I know it's a long shot, but I have to try.
Lost my savings to 'Mountain Effort Digital Currency Exchange' after meeting someone on Bumble. What are my reporting options in Europe?
I am absolutely devastated. I met someone really charming on Bumble a few months ago. We talked for weeks, and they seemed so genuine and kind. Eventually, they started talking about this amazing investment opportunity with something called 'Mountain Effort Digital Currency Exchange' (ocean678.com). They showed me how much profit they were making, and it all looked so legitimate. I ended up investing a lot of my savings, pretty much everything I had. For a while, the numbers on the platform looked great, but when I tried to withdraw, they started demanding all these 'tax fees' and 'unlocking fees'. It just kept going, and I never got a single penny back. Now I can't contact the person anymore, and the website just seems to mock me. I'm in the Netherlands. What do I even do? Who should I report this to from here? I feel so stupid and broken.
I was manipulated into a fake crypto investment by someone I thought I loved. How do I report this from Ireland?
I'm feeling so lost and stupid right now. I met someone online, and we chatted for months, long phone calls, video calls. I really thought we had a connection, a future. They slowly, subtly, started talking about this amazing crypto opportunity, pushed me to invest with them on what they called ZG.com, showing me fake profits. I put in my life savings, over €80,000. Now they've disappeared, and the website's gone. I'm in Ireland, and I don't even know where to begin reporting this. It feels like such a personal betrayal, not just a financial loss. I've heard about Action Fraud in the UK, but I'm not there. Any advice from others who've been through this or know the right channels in Ireland or internationally?
I'm in Australia and fell for an investment scam through someone I met on social media. Where do I report this?
I'm feeling so lost and embarrassed right now. I met someone really charming on Instagram a few months ago. We talked for weeks, and they seemed so genuine. Eventually, they started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform they were using. It all looked legit – I even saw some small returns initially. I ended up putting in a significant chunk of my superannuation and now the platform is gone, and so is the person. They've ghosted me completely. I'm based in Perth, Australia, and I don't even know where to begin reporting this. I've tried calling my bank, but they said because I authorized the transfers, there's little they can do. I've heard about things like ASIC here, but I'm not sure if this kind of 'social media to fake investment' scam falls under their purview or if there's a better place to start. Any advice on the proper channels for reporting in Australia, and what kind of information I should prepare, would be really appreciated. I just want to stop this from happening to someone else.
Lost my savings to a fake crypto investment introduced by someone online. What are the best reporting steps for a Canadian?
I'm feeling so numb right now. I met someone on Instagram a few months ago, and we really hit it off. They seemed so genuine, we messaged constantly, and eventually, it turned into something more serious, or so I thought. They started talking about this amazing crypto investment platform, showing me how much they were making. I was hesitant at first, but with their encouragement and the 'guaranteed' returns, I put in a significant portion of my life savings. I even took out a small loan. Now, the platform is gone, they've blocked me, and all my money is just... vanished. I feel so stupid and embarrassed. I've reported it to my bank, but they said it's hard to get crypto back. Is there anything else I can do in Canada? Who should I contact? I've heard about the FBI IC3 but I'm in Canada. Does that apply to me? I just want to know if there's any hope and what the best official steps are for reporting this kind of scam.
Anyone recovered crypto with Nethertrace after falling for a romance scam?
Hi everyone, Leon from Stuttgart here. I fell for one of those awful romance scams a few months ago, lost a significant amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum to a fake investment platform. It's been devastating, frankly. I’ve just finished my initial consultation with Nethertrace, and they seem incredibly professional and transparent. They didn't promise the moon, but gave me a clear breakdown of the process and what they *can* actually do. I'm feeling a glimmer of hope for the first time in ages, but I'm also really wary because of how much I've already lost. Has anyone here personally worked with Nethertrace specifically for a romance scam involving crypto? What was your experience like? Looking for real stories, good or bad.
I'm in South Africa, lost everything to a crypto 'pig butchering' scam. Where do I even begin reporting this mess?
I really need some guidance here. I got caught up in what I now know is called a 'pig butchering' scam, similar to CoinEgg, where a seemingly lovely person I met online convinced me to invest in crypto. They built up trust for weeks, made me feel so special, and then slowly, subtly, guided me to put all my savings onto a fake investment platform. It just disappeared. I'm in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and I feel completely gutted and ashamed. I literally lost everything, including money I borrowed. I've heard about places like FBI IC3 or Action Fraud, but I'm not sure if they can help someone in South Africa. Does anyone know the proper channels or if there are any specific local authorities or international bodies I should contact first? I feel so lost and vulnerable right now.
I got scammed by an 'online girlfriend' into sending Bitcoin — can I recover anything?
Over four months I sent about $42,000 in Bitcoin to someone I thought I was in a relationship with. Now they're gone. I'm devastated.