#scam-recovery
12 questions tagged with #scam-recovery
My 'broker' EuroFX is demanding a 'fund protection fee' before I can withdraw my profits. Help?
Ok so I got into forex trading a few months ago, invested a decent chunk of change after this guy on Instagram kept showing off his 'results'. I started with what I thought was a reputable platform, EuroFX. At first, everything seemed great, profits were stacking up (on paper at least) and I was feeling good about it. Then when I tried to withdraw, even a small amount, they said my account was flagged and I needed to pay a 'fund protection fee' to get my money out. They said it's for 'regulatory compliance' and to 'safeguard my capital' before releasing it because of 'market volatility'. I've already put in about $7,000 and now they want another $1,500. It feels super dodgy, like they're just holding my money hostage. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is EuroFX a known scam? What can I even do now?
Lost a load of ETH after connecting to a fake 'Ethereum Mainnet Upgrade' site, wallet drained. Any hope?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick to my stomach right now. I received an email a few days ago, looked really official, about a critical Ethereum Mainnet upgrade and needing to 'sync' my wallet. I clicked the link, connected my MetaMask, thought nothing of it. It looked legit, even had all the warnings about being careful. Today, I went to check my wallet, and my ETH is GONE. Like, completely empty. I had about 0.8 ETH in there, which isn't a fortune, but it's a good chunk of change for me, especially with the current prices. I feel so dumb. Is there any, any chance at all to get it back? I reported it to MetaMask, but they just sent an automated response about not being able to recover funds. Did i really just lose everything to this fake upgrade thing?
Wallet drained after connecting to a fake crypto 'launchpad' site, is my ETH and BNB gone?
I really messed up badly. I saw an ad on X (Twitter) for a new crypto project's token presale, it looked super legit, really professional website, lots of buzz around it. They claimed to be a new launchpad for DeFi projects. I connected my MetaMask wallet, thinking I was just checking it out, but then it asked me to 'approve' a small transaction to verify my wallet for the presale allocation. I clicked approve and literally within minutes, my entire wallet was drained. Like, all my ETH and BNB, gone. Poof. I saw the transactions immediately on Etherscan and BSCScan straight to some random addresses. I reported it to my local police here in Abu Dhabi and also to the exchange I used to buy the crypto initially (Coinbase), but they just said they can't do anything once it's off their platform. Is there any way at all to trace this or get it back? I feel so stupid and embarrassed. My wife is going to kill me.
Anyone recovered funds from a 'wrong address' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling a bit desperate here. I got caught in a really sneaky crypto scam involving a 'wrong address' support ploy. Basically, I was trying to send some USDT from MetaMask to my Revolut, but the transaction seemed stuck. I looked for support, found what looked like Revolut support on social media, but they convinced me to 'sync' my wallet to a different dApp to 'fix' the issue. Next thing I know, a large chunk of my USDT and ETH was gone, supposedly sent to a wrong address that they then claimed was 'my fault'. I've seen some mentions of [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and their work in tracing stolen crypto. Before I dive in, I wanted to ask if anyone here has had success recovering funds specifically from a 'wrong address' type of scam with them? It feels so specific and I'm honestly so wary after almost falling for another recovery scam. Any insights would be really helpful, especially from folks who experienced something similar. Thanks.
My husband lost a significant amount of crypto to a fake exchange, is recovery even possible?
My husband, Ismail, was convinced by someone he met online to invest in crypto through a platform they called ZG.com. He put in, like, over 100k AED initially, then more later, thinking he was getting insane returns. He was so excited, showing me screenshots of his 'profit.' But when he tried to withdraw some, they kept asking for more fees – 'tax fees,' 'liquidity fees,' 'anti-money laundering fees,' you name it. He kept paying, thinking he'd get his money back, but nothing. He's devastated, completely shut down. I found out ZG.com is a known scam site. We reported it to the local police here in Ajman, but they didn't seem to know what to do. Is there *any* chance of getting any of this back, or is it just gone forever? He used Binance to send the initial transfers, if that helps.
My savings were drained after approving a transaction for a 'liquidity pool' via a Telegram group — is it gone?
Honestly, I feel so stupid right now. I met this guy on Telegram, he was really nice, seemed super knowledgeable about crypto. He convinced me there was a 'special opportunity' to earn high returns by putting my USDT into a liquidity pool on some obscure DEX. He even sent me a link and walked me through connecting my Trust Wallet and approving the transaction. Said it was essential for the 'mining' process. Less than an hour later, my whole wallet, everything, was gone. Not just the USDT I put in, but my ETH and some other altcoins too. The guy's Telegram account is deleted and the 'DEX' website is now a dead link. I'm in bits, this was years of savings. I've reported it to the local police here in Cork, but they looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language. Is there *any* chance of getting this back? I'm desperate.
Has Nethertrace helped anyone with a fake crypto wallet hack recovery?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty lost right now. I lost a significant amount of crypto, about 50k euros, to what I now realize was a fake crypto wallet site I downloaded from an ad. Thought I was being careful, checking the URL, but it was just good phish. They drained everything. I've been researching recovery options and came across Nethertrace. They seem really professional, and their website ([https://nethertrace.co](https://nethertrace.co)) talks about blockchain forensics and tracing stolen funds. I had a free consultation with them, and they were straightforward about the process, no guarantees, just a clear plan of action. But after losing so much, I'm super cautious. Has anyone here had actual success with Nethertrace in recovering funds from a sophisticated crypto hack like this? My prior experience with 'recovery agents' was a total scam-recovery-scam, so I'm really trying to make sure I don't throw more good money after bad. Any intel would be hugely appreciated.
Anyone recovered crypto funds after a pump and dump scheme with Nethertrace?
Hi everyone, i'm absolutely gutted. I fell for a crypto pump and dump scheme, really stupid of me, I know. Lost about 6k EUR, which is a massive chunk of my savings. I found out about this firm called Nethertrace, they specialise in crypto recovery and blockchain forensics. I've been doing some research, and they seem like one of the more reputable ones out there, mentioning they're based in the Netherlands and don't charge upfront fees. I'm just so weary after being scammed once, I don't want to fall for a recovery scam, you know? Has anyone here actually used [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) for something like a pump and dump? Did they manage to trace your funds? How transparent were they about the process? Any real-world experiences would be super helpful. I'm in Belfast, and honestly, feeling pretty desperate right now. Thanks in advance.
Has anyone used Nethertrace to recover funds after a SIM-swapping attack?
Hi everyone, i'm absolutely gutted. Last week, someone pulled off a SIM-swapping attack on me and drained my crypto accounts across a couple of different exchanges. We're talking low five figures here, my life savings pretty much. I reported it to the police, but they're not really equipped for this kind of thing, tbh. I've been researching recovery firms and I keep seeing [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) mentioned. They seem professional, and their website talks a lot about blockchain forensics and working with exchanges. I had a free consultation with them, and they seemed to understand exactly what happened. They didn't ask for any money upfront, which was a huge red flag with some other places I contacted. Has anyone here actually used Nethertrace after a SIM swap, or even for other crypto theft? I just need to know if they're the real deal and if there's any hope for getting my money back.
My unregulated broker, 'TradeGain Pro', is demanding a 'platform maintenance fee' to release my profits. Help?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling really stupid right now. i got pulled into some forex trading after seeing an ad on Facebook. This company, called 'TradeGain Pro', looked pretty legit at first glance, like they had all the charts and stuff on their platform. The 'account manager' was super pushy but also really friendly, always calling me, even late at night here in Ajman. I invested about $4,500 total over a couple of months, thinking I was making good money. My account balance was showing like $12,000. Now, when i tried to withdraw, they're suddenly saying i need to pay a 'platform maintenance fee' of 15% of my total balance *before* any withdrawal can be processed. It's like $1,800! They're saying it's in their T&Cs, which I honestly didn't read super closely, my bad. I'm getting really worried this is a scam. Has anyone encountered 'TradeGain Pro' or this 'maintenance fee' trick before? What can I do? I'm so desperate to get my money back, or at least my initial investment.
Anyone recovered funds from a fake commodities trading scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, I'm Thabo from Cape Town. I'm feeling pretty sick about this whole situation. I fell for a really sophisticated scam involving what I thought was legitimate commodities trading. They got me to invest a significant amount, low five figures USD, into this supposed platform. Everything looked super professional – charts, live updates, even a dedicated 'account manager'. But then, surprise, I couldn't withdraw anything. They just kept asking for more 'taxes' or 'commissions'. I've been looking into recovery options and came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co). They seem to have good reviews, but honestly, after being burned so badly, I'm super cautious. My main concern is whether they can actually trace funds from something like a commodities scam, which I imagine might be a bit different from a direct crypto investment scam. Has anyone here had success specifically with this type of fraud through Nethertrace? Or any experience with Nethertrace at all? I'm desperate for some real, honest feedback.
Wallet drained after airdrop claim on a site promising 'free ETH' – what happened?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I saw this ad on X (Twitter) for an airdrop, something about 'free ETH' for early adopters of a new DeFi project. It looked legit, had a professional-looking website, and seemed like a quick way to get some free crypto. Stupid, I know, I really should have known better. I connected my MetaMask wallet, confirmed the transaction for claiming the airdrop (I thought it was just gas fees, like a small amount). Literally seconds later, my entire wallet balance, about 1.5 ETH and some stablecoins, was gone. Just disappeared. The transaction looked like I *sent* it, not claimed. This happened yesterday evening, maybe around 8 PM GMT. I've been panicking ever since. Is there anyone out there who's experienced this? Is there any way to get it back? I've reported it to Kraken support too, but haven't heard much back yet.