My savings gone after 'stablecoin investment' on an unknown platform, can I get it back?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda desperate here. I was approached on LinkedIn a few months back by someone who seemed legit, super professional. They talked me into this 'stablecoin investment' platform, not a major one you'd recognize, but they showed me incredible daily returns, like 0.8% a day. I started with a small amount, like 500 USDT, and it actually grew. I even withdrew a tiny bit, which made me trust them more. Then I poured in a good chunk of my savings, close to five figures, in USDT. Now, it's all locked. They're saying I need to pay a 15% 'tax' or 'withdrawal fee' to get my money out, which I don't have anymore. I tried contacting their support, but it's radio silence. My account still shows the balance, but I can't touch it. I'm based in Austin, TX, and this has me completely stressed out. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is there any way to recover these funds?
asked by Matthew Garcia· 42d ago