#usdt-scam
13 questions tagged with #usdt-scam
Lost my crypto after 'investment' on Funds Recovery Group – is it all gone?
Ok, so i feel like a complete idiot. A few months ago, i fell for a pig butchering scam, lost about 15k USDT. I was absolutely devastated and desperate to get it back. While searching online for help, i stumbled upon a company called 'Funds Recovery Group'. Their website looked professional, talked about blockchain forensics and tracing, and they even had some testimonials. Ngl, i was pretty vulnerable. They convinced me they could help, but said i needed to 'invest' more crypto with them to cover recovery fees and 'liquidity' in case the scammer tried to move funds again. So i sent them another 5k USDT. Now they've stopped replying. Their website is still up, but my emails go unanswered. Have i just been scammed twice? Is there ANY hope for my total 20k USDT?
Lost my life savings to a 'fixed deposit' on CoinEgg, can I ever get it back?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling so stupid right now. I met someone on social media, we chatted for weeks, and they convinced me to put my savings into a 'fixed deposit' on this platform called CoinEgg. They showed me these amazing returns every day, much higher than any bank. I started with a small amount, saw the 'profits,' and then moved almost all of my crypto holdings, about $15,000 USD worth of USDT and ETH. Now, I can't withdraw anything. The 'customer service' is saying I need to pay a 15% tax upfront before they release my funds. I didn't even know crypto fixed deposits had taxes like that. My 'friend' has ghosted me. I'm in Quebec, Canada, and I just don't know what to do. Is there any way to get my funds back from CoinEgg? I'm absolutely devastated. It's literally my life savings.
Anyone recovered crypto funds after a fake loan app scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, I'm in a pretty rough spot. I fell for one of those fake loan app scams last month. You know, the kind where they approve a small loan, then say it's 'stuck' due to a 'tax' or 'insurance' fee, and you end up sending more and more crypto to 'unlock' it, but it never comes. I lost around 8k USD worth of ETH and USDT that way. I'm embarrassed and honestly, just gutted. I came across [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) and they seem really professional, but after getting scammed once, I'm understandably hesitant to put my trust anywhere new. They've done an initial free consultation, and their approach sounds really sensible, focusing on tracing the funds and working with exchanges. Has anyone here had a positive experience recovering funds from a fake loan app scam specifically with Nethertrace? Just looking for some real-world feedback before I take the leap.
Anyone recovered funds from a fake payment processing scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, feeling really low right now. I got caught up in what I thought was a legitimate investment platform. They convinced me to deposit through this payment processor called 'Global Pay Solutions' (obviously fake name). It was supposed to be crypto arbitrage, but it turned out to be a total scam. I lost a significant amount, high five figures, mostly USDT. I've been researching recovery options and came across **Nethertrace**. They seem professional and their website ([Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co)) outlines a clear process, no upfront fees, which is a huge relief after getting burned. Has anyone here had experience with them, specifically for a fake payment processor type of scam? I'm just looking for some real-world feedback before I commit. Any advice or stories would be so helpful. I'm based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, if that makes a difference.
Lost a load of USDT after approving a malicious transaction on what I thought was Binance – total nightmare, can I get it back?
I'm in a total panic. Yesterday evening, I got a text message, looked super official, saying there was a 'security alert' on my Binance account and I needed to verify some transactions or it'd be locked. I clicked the link, it took me to what looked exactly like the Binance login page. I didn't even think twice, just logged in with my details. Immediately after, it prompted me to approve a transaction for a 'security check' or something. I saw it was for USDT, but I was so stressed about my account being locked, I just hit confirm on my Trust Wallet without really looking. Then my trust wallet connected, and boom, like 3,500 USDT just vanished. Not into Binance, just... gone to some random address. I immediately logged into the REAL Binance app, checked my withdrawal history, nothing. The link from the text wasn't the real Binance URL, it was some weird misspelling. Feel like such an idiot. Is there any way to trace this or get my money back?
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after fake 'staking pool' on Cronos, is my USDT gone for good?
I really messed up, you guys. Saw this ad on a crypto news site for a new staking pool on the Cronos network, promised really high APY, like 200%. It looked kinda legit, had decent looking UI, even a fake audit report linked. I connected my MetaMask, approved a transaction to stake my USDT (about $7,000 worth), and literally seconds later, my wallet was emptied. Not just the USDT, everything – gone. Checked the transaction hash on Cronoscan, and it shows the funds going to some random address, then moving through a bunch of other wallets super fast. I feel so stupid. I reported it to MetaMask and my bank (which is just hilarious, what are they gonna do?), but honestly, do I have any hope of getting this back? Is there anything else I *should* have done or can do now? This was a big chunk of my savings.
Lost my life savings to a 'fixed deposit' crypto platform, is recovery even possible?
Hey everyone, feeling completely numb right now. I put almost all my life savings, about $15k USD equivalent in USDT, into this platform called ZG.com. Someone I met online, who I thought was a friend, convinced me it was a secure fixed deposit with amazing daily returns. I was seeing the interest accumulate in my account there, everything looked super legitimate. For weeks it was fine, I even made a small withdrawal to test it out. But then when I tried to take out a larger amount, suddenly my account was frozen, and they’re demanding a huge 'tax' payment to release my funds. I didn't pay it, obviously, because I'm basically broke now. Did I just get totally scammed? Is there ANY hope of getting my money back? I'm in Durban, South Africa, and this involved crypto, so I'm not even sure where to start with local police.
Lost a load of USDT after approving a malicious transaction from a fake Revolut pop-up, is it gone?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I was just browsing on my laptop, minding my own business, when this pop-up appeared saying it was from Revolut and that my account needed urgent verification due to suspicious activity. It looked super legitimate, had the Revolut logo, everything. I clicked it, logged in as usual, and it asked for a transaction approval on my Trust Wallet for 'security purposes'. I didn't even think, just approved it – it was late, I was tired, stupid me. Next thing I know, my USDT balance is gone. Like, completely wiped out. I immediately checked my transaction history and it shows a transfer to some random address. Is there ANY way to reverse this? Or is my USDT just gone forever? I've never had something like this happen before. Revolut support just said they can't help with crypto transfers and Trust Wallet said the transaction is irreversible. I'm honestly desperate.
My savings gone after 'liquidity mining' on a new DeFi platform (LQD Swap), any hope for recovery?
I'm gutted. I put pretty much all my savings, about 15,000 AUD, into this new 'DeFi liquidity mining' platform called LQD Swap. I found it through a group chat on Telegram, where people were posting screenshots of pretty insane returns, like 1-2% daily. I transferred USDT from my Kraken account to a new Metamask wallet, then connected it to LQD Swap and, well, did the 'mining thing'. It looked legit, had all the fancy charts and stuff. For a few days, the numbers went up, I even managed to withdraw a small test amount, which really hooked me. But then when I tried to pull out the main amount, about two days ago, it just kept failing. Now the website is gone, Telegram group deleted, and my wallet shows zero USDT. I feel so stupid. Is there *any* way to track these funds or get them back? I already reported it to Kraken, but they just said they can't do anything once it leaves their platform. What do I do?
Crypto 'wallet drainer' after fake 'staking pool' on Tron, is my USDT gone for good?
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty gutted right now. I was browsing Telegram, you know, looking for some passive income opportunities (big mistake, I know now). Saw an ad for a 'high-yield staking pool' on the Tron network, promising like 1-2% daily on USDT. It looked really legitimate, had a slick website, and a whole community chat talking about their profits. I connected my MetaMask, which had about $8k USDT on the Tron chain, and approved what I thought was a staking transaction. Literally seconds later, my wallet balance dropped to zero. Completely drained. Etherscan (wait, TRONSCAN I mean, lol) showed the USDT moving to some random wallet address almost instantly. I tried to revoke permissions on MetaMask but it was too late. I've heard about these 'wallet drainers' now. Is there *anything* that can be done? I'm in Dubai, pretty desperate.
My MetaMask was drained after approving a transaction for a 'new' version of USDT, is it recoverable?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid rn. I was on a Telegram group for crypto trading, and someone posted about a 'new' USDT that was supposedly offering better staking rewards. They linked to a site that looked super legit, like a stablecoin project. I connected my MetaMask and it prompted me to 'approve' a transaction to migrate my existing USDT to this new version. Without really thinking, I signed it. Within minutes, nearly all my ETH and some other tokens were gone, not just the USDT. Checked the transaction hash on Etherscan and it went to some random address. I mean, my wallet was totally drained. I immediately disconnected everything and reported it to MetaMask support, but they just sent a generic 'we recommend good security practices' thing. Is there any way to trace this or get my funds back? It was roughly 8k EUR, which is a lot for me. I'm in Toulouse but wondering if local police even handle this stuff.
Anyone recovered crypto after a fake 'liquidity provision' scam with Nethertrace?
Hey everyone, Omar from Sharjah here. I'm feeling sick to my stomach after falling for one of those 'liquidity provision' scams on a fake DeFi platform. I honestly thought I was being so smart, earning these amazing returns, but it turned out to be a classic pig butchering scam – they just kept pushing me to deposit more and more until I lost everything, about 150k AED in USDT. It’s a huge amount for me, nearly all my savings. I've seen some mentions of [Nethertrace](https://nethertrace.co) online and read a few reviews saying they help track stolen crypto. I'm desperate, and frankly, a bit skeptical after all the lies I've been fed. I know they can't guarantee anything, but I'm trying to gauge if it's worth pursuing a case with them. Has anyone here had a positive experience recovering funds from a scam like this through Nethertrace? Or even just gone through the process with them? I just need some real, honest feedback from people who've actually worked with them, please.
Lost my crypto after signing up for 'Aloha Hawaii Tours & Travel' - has anyone recovered funds?
Hoi everyone, i'm so embarrassed and honestly, devastated. I saw an ad for 'Aloha Hawaii Tours & Travel' on Facebook a few weeks back. It looked legit, offering these incredible travel packages with 'crypto rewards' if you paid in USDT. Sounded too good to be true, I know, but the website was really professional, had testimonials, everything. My wife actually encouraged me to look into it, she loves Hawaii. So I signed up, paid about $3,800 USD worth of USDT for a 'platinum package' to an address they gave me. They even sent me a receipt. But then the 'travel agent' started asking for more money, 'tax fees' and 'unlocking withdrawal fees' for the crypto rewards they said I'd earned. My gut started screaming. Now their website is down, their Telegram chat is dead, and my crypto is just... gone. I reported it to the local police here in Tilburg, but they just kinda shrugged. Has anyone else dealt with 'Alooha Hawaii Tours & Travel' or something similar? Is there *any* real hope of getting that money back? Feeling like such an idiot.