#security-deposit
3 questions tagged with #security-deposit
A company called 'Global Debt Solutions' wants a 'security deposit' to get my crypto back. Legit or another scam?
Hi everyone, really hoping for some advice here. I lost a significant amount of crypto last year, probably around 8k GBP, to one of those dodgy investment platforms. I reported it to my bank and to Action Fraud here in the UK, but honestly, didn't expect much. It was a really dark time for me. Anyway, a few weeks ago, I got an email out of the blue from a company calling themselves 'Global Debt Solutions'. They said they'd found my case through a 'public database of scam victims' and could help me recover my funds. They've been quite professional, providing some details about my original loss that only I and the scammers would know (which is unsettling, honestly). Now they're asking for a 'security deposit' of about 15% of the lost amount, saying it's to secure the funds once they're recovered and before they can be released to my wallet. They promise it's fully refundable. My gut says no, but a small part of me desperately wants this to be real. Has anyone heard of these guys, or anything like this? Am I just about to get scammed again?
My 'broker' is asking for a 'security deposit' to release my crypto. Is this a new scam tactic?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty sick to my stomach right now. I invested a decent chunk of crypto, about 10 ETH initially, with a broker I found through a friend of a friend. Everything seemed great, the profits were showing up in my account dashboard, you know the drill. It looked like I'd made a really good return, low five figures USD equivalent. So, I tried to withdraw some of it, maybe 2 ETH, just to see how it worked. Now they're telling me I need to pay a "security deposit" to unlock my funds for withdrawal. They said it's like an insurance against market volatility during the transfer or something, and that I'll get it back once the funds land in my personal wallet. It's about 15% of my total account balance. I'm in Dubai, and I've heard of these 'tax' and 'commission' fees, but this 'security deposit' thing feels... different. Is this just another scam angle? What can I do? I'm worried sick.
A company called 'Global Asset Recovery Agency' wants a 'security deposit' fee. Scam or legit?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really stupid right now. About six months ago, I lost quite a bit of money, like, a low five figures, in a forex scam. It was one of those 'invest and get rich quick' things, totally my fault for believing it. I reported it to the local police here in Cape Town, but honestly, didn't expect much. Now, out of the blue, I get an email from a company calling themselves 'Global Asset Recovery Agency'. They claim they've traced some of the funds and can get them back for me. My heart literally jumped. They've been really professional, sending me documents and everything. But now they're asking for a 'security deposit' before they can release the funds, saying it's a standard procedure to cover potential legal fees if the other side disputes. It's about R20,000 (roughly $1,000 USD). My gut is screaming no, but a small part of me desperately wants this to be real. Is this a common thing for legitimate recovery? Or am I about to get scammed again?