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.
asked by Stefan Fischer· 38d ago