So I got mixed up in this situation. A girl I was talking to suggested I try trading on a platform that seemed legit at first. She put in some money to help me out, and it worked well for a bit. But when I tried to withdraw, they claimed I was suspected of money laundering. They asked me to deposit 8,400 USDT to verify my account. Now, I’m drowning in debt and considering bankruptcy.
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What’s the twist here? This looks like the same scam we see all the time. Yes, it’s a scam and there’s nothing new about it.
This is just a typical pig butchering scam. I don’t see any twist. Your money is gone. Anyone claiming they can help you recover it is a recovery scammer.
Jonathan said:
This is just a typical pig butchering scam. I don’t see any twist. Your money is gone. Anyone claiming they can help you recover it is a recovery scammer.
Hey, just to explain the Pig butchering scam:
Scammers use tricks to build trust over time before they take everything. It usually starts with a random message that seems harmless. When you reply, they try to befriend you. These chats can be friendly or romantic, but their aim is to gain your trust before they pull the scam.
The scammer often pretends to be wealthy or to know someone rich who made money from investing, often in cryptocurrency. They get you to try a fake investment site that makes it look like you’re earning money. Sometimes they even let you withdraw a small amount, making it seem real. But then they pressure you to invest more money, and that’s when they take it all.
Eventually, they’ll say your account is frozen for some reason and will try to get even more money from you to unlock it. By then, your money is already lost. Many victims end up losing huge amounts. If you find yourself in this situation, stop sending money and report it to the authorities. Thanks to user Mediocre_Airport_576 for the info.
If you know someone in a pig butchering scam, you should watch this video with them to help explain what’s happening: https://youtu.be/vu-Y1h9rTUs -
Jonathan said:
This is just a typical pig butchering scam. I don’t see any twist. Your money is gone. Anyone claiming they can help you recover it is a recovery scammer.
Hi, just to explain the Recovery scam:
Recovery scams target people who’ve already been scammed. Scammers might reach out to you, or they could post ads online. They usually promise to help you get your money back, or they might claim your funds have been recovered and they’ll help you access them. They often pose as recovery agents or hackers.
When they say your money has been recovered, they might pretend to be from law enforcement or a lawyer. Recovery scams are just advance-fee scams aimed at scam victims. If you pay them, they’ll keep coming back for more fees or charges until you stop paying.
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It’s a red flag when they ask for more money to verify things. Scammers often lure you in with promises before trapping you with withdrawal issues.
Sounds like a typical pig butchering scam.
This is pig butchering, plain and simple. It’s exactly how the scam works.
Wait, bankruptcy??? How much did you lose?
She didn’t put in any of her own money. The scam ring she’s with made it look like you were earning money.
There were no real trades happening. The only money that moved was from your pocket to theirs.
“Move to Telegram”? Really?
There’s no twist. Your money is just gone.
Don’t send any more money, no matter what.
You might want to get advice from a legal expert and report this to the platform.
YukiJane said:
You might want to get advice from a legal expert and report this to the platform.
The platform is a fake site run by scammers. They’ll just keep telling you why you need to send more money.