Crypto/Investment - Romance Scam Reports & Reviews

Crypto/Investment - Romance Scam Reports & Reviews (2)

- New York, NY, USA • May 14, 2025

Scammer's phone (646) 408-4165
Scammer's website semexbite.com
Scammer's address NY, USA
Country United States
Total money lost $50,000
Type of a scam Romance

Semexbite.com is a fraudulent website. It is engaging in a cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering.” I was manipulated into transferring a significant amount of funds to this platform under false pretenses. After depositing the funds, I have been unable to withdraw any amount from my account. The platform has effectively locked my funds and moved them without my consent to a private wallet address—clear evidence of theft and fraud.

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- Pardeeville, WI, USA

Scammer's phone (218) 382-4947
Scammer's website bifrostwallet.com
Scammer's address NY, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Total money lost $55,000
Type of a scam Investment

On 2/1/24, I started buying bitcoin with the assistance of an acquaintance (Hiromi Fukuhara, aka Linda). “Linda” said the bitcoin was going to help us together in the future. I would send money from my checking account to CashApp, then to Bifrost Wallet. Between 2/1/24, and 4/16/24, I put in almost $12,000, and was able to earn $580,000 USD in my Bifrost Wallet. On 4/16/24, I attempted to withdraw funds from my Bifrost Wallet, and was informed that I owe $41,000 in taxes, and they were due in TWO WEEKS!! I was also told that if the $41,000 was not paid by 4/30/24, I would be charged a 1% late fee daily until the taxes are paid. I asked “Linda” about this, and she said, “This was normal”, and that I can get loans to pay off the taxes. “Linda” helped a little (maybe $4000), but I raised the rest, it took about two months. After the taxes were paid, I attempted to take the funds from my Bifrost Wallet, but was informed that I had built up $32,000 in late fees, and they had to be paid by 6/30/24, or more fees would be assessed. “Linda” suddenly stopped contacting me. I figure that I put in around $55,000 into this mess ($12,000 initially, $43,000 on loans/late fees). And “Linda” will not help me in getting the money to help pay the late fees. But even if I pay the late fees, what other fees will await me? I spoke to the IRS, and they say Bifrost Wallet (along with crypto.com) may be treating this like if one would withdraw funds from a 401K. Plus, the IRS will tax the money earned in my Bifrost Wallet. Now I have these loans asking for their money (and interest), which I do not have. I was going to pay off the loans with the funds in my Bifrost Wallet. I have also informed the FBI and FTC about this. I saw a few stories on the ScamPulse.com website complaining about Bifrost Wallet and crypto.com, enticing me to send in my story.

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