Think my dad is falling for a crypto scam... any advice?

My dad has been really into a cryptocurrency app for months, and I’m convinced it’s a scam. He’s been acting secretive, hiding his phone, and won’t tell me much. The app is called “Biris Coins” and can only be downloaded through a random link. There’s nothing about it online. He says someone on WhatsApp suggested it and has been “guiding” him. Even worse, some so-called bank advisor is contacting him too. I’ve tried to warn him, but he just brushes me off. I don’t know a lot about cryptocurrency scams, so I’m asking this forum for help. Has anyone heard of this app or dealt with something similar? How do I convince him it’s not legit?

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The website for Biris Coins was created just a few months ago and is only registered for one year. This is almost certainly a scam. These fake crypto apps just show numbers that mean nothing. If your dad tries to withdraw, they’ll come up with fees and excuses. Look up some videos by Pleasant Green on YouTube about crypto scams. Sit with your dad and watch them together so he can see how these scams work. It might help him understand what’s happening.

@Lovejones
Thanks so much for the advice! I’ll check out those videos and try that with him.

Has he been messaging someone who seems too good to be true, like a pretty girl from another country?

Donna said:
Has he been messaging someone who seems too good to be true, like a pretty girl from another country?

Yeah, he actually has. I’m pretty sure that’s where this all started.

@Liam
That’s definitely part of the scam. They target people this way all the time.

Your dad is being scammed. These fake apps show made-up numbers to make it look like he’s making money, but the cash is going straight to the scammers. If he tries to get money back, they’ll hit him with fake fees or taxes. Tell him to stop sending money immediately.

@Mark
This is a common scam called pig butchering. Scammers gain trust, then convince victims to invest more and more money. When the victim tries to withdraw, they’re asked for extra payments to cover fake fees or taxes. It’s all fake, and the money is gone. Don’t send more money, and report it to law enforcement.

Ask your dad to try withdrawing money. He’ll see that he can’t. That might help him realize it’s a scam.

Check these links. They’ll show you that Biris Coins is flagged as a scam: Scam Detector and DappBay.

Doesn’t your dad notice the red flags in how the app works?

Andrewmartin said:
Doesn’t your dad notice the red flags in how the app works?

Apparently not… he’s convinced it’s all legit.

Show him how these scams operate. Maybe hearing it from others will get through to him.