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- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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In October my sister got me in contact with a friend of hers whom she had worked with for a few years. She had posted that she will help with investing in crypto. I texted via google chat and FB messenger for a few weeks to make sure this was legitimate. On November 11, 2023 we added close to $1000 into a platform called Xpresstrade-pros. I was told that that would be enough to invest. After two weeks I was told to get profits I needed $2000 total in my portfolio. I was told I just needed to add it and would get it back in 48hrs. Instead that was reinvested. I then started to get profits that increased to over $16,000. Once my profits were ready, I could withdraw, but at which point I was told I needed to add 30% (or close to $7000) of that in order to get my profits out. The promise was that I would get all my money back, because the 30% was a prepay tax...which it is not. That sent a red flag that this was truly a scam. I didn't not send any more money, but I also will not get my $1943 back. Stephanie's FB, I was told, was hacked, so I was communicating via google chat under "Castle rock villas council." The only information I have for her is that she is a substitute teacher at Th***on Elementary, but her FB said she lives in San Diego. I want to warn people about anyone promising large profits and then needing to pay a tax to get it out. Talk to others before trusting anyone. I thought this was truly a friend of my sisters, and that is the only reason I trusted her. If they don't answer your questions, and pressure you to invest, don't. I just want my $1943 back. I have filed a report with JSO Jacksonville.

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- San Pedro, CA, USA
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This trapper guy, charged us 15k to dreams of “teaching” us through his zoom how we could make a million dollars in the stock market. These classes are all just a hang out chat zoom. Please do not pay anything to this guy he’s making money out of you that’s all.

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- Muskego, WI, USA
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I believe I fell victim to a scam perpetrated by a woman whom I assume resides in Los Angeles, CA, specifically in Irvine. She identified herself as Larissa Tan, going by the nickname SaSa. She skillfully manipulated my emotions through flirtation and the use of love symbols in our communication.

The initial contact occurred when she texted what seemed to be a wrong number, and upon my response, we engaged in conversation. Unfortunately, I initiated friendly talk, which eventually led to a discussion about investing in options within the gold market. Vulnerably, I continued the conversation, eventually transitioning to a messaging app called Telegram.

During our exchanges, I shared my knowledge about trading, and she impressed me with details about her current trading activities. Following her request, we conducted a video chat where she elaborated on her actual trading practices. Intrigued, I became interested in learning about her gold options trading skills, which she claimed to have acquired through her education and her aunt's job on Wall Street. This occurred on May 31, 2023, when I created an account on a seemingly authentic platform, providing identity verification with my driver's license.

Assisting me in setting up the account, she began teaching me how to trade options—a skill I had been hoping to acquire. The account grew rapidly, prompting me to use my retirement funds to expedite the compounding process. Fortunately, the bank intervened after approximately $50,000 had been invested, preventing further wire transfers. The funds reached over $810,000, and she advised me to withdraw the funds, claiming that the gold options ceiling was peaking.

When I approached the platform's customer service to initiate the withdrawal, they informed me that I needed to pay taxes on the gains before any withdrawals could be made. This required an additional $103,000 in taxes within nine days, or the funds would be subject to a 5% per day penalty. It was at this point that I realized I had been scammed. I have never engaged in anything as foolish in my life, but the scammers orchestrated this scheme meticulously, utilizing advanced technology to create a convincing platform.

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- Spring, TX, USA
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Repeated misuse of Trust Pilot and ScamPulse.com ratings online. Emails several times a week offering loans. Address is non-existent.

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- Providence Forge, VA, USA
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Website requested me to pay transaction fees of 68.00 in crypto currency an sent to paystirng furnished on site

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- Seneca, SC, USA
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Added several try’s to get more money

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- Asheboro, NC, USA
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I put up $100 to invest in Bitcoin at the end of the time I supposedly have 15,000 in my trading account that I can withdraw but it's 10% to withdraw the money but you have to pay that 10% up front they did get the initial $100 also on the website I did put my bank information in. I contacted my bank she said no one has tried to get into my account or take anything out at that time not to pay the 10% cuz then they probably will go and try to go into the account

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Wfg scam

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8/7/23 I was contacted by jessicaptrades@instgram via messenger to invest in crypto mining for a nice profit. After a few messages back and fourth I agreed to invest $500 for a $10,000 guaranteed profit. I believed her because my friends Instagram account posted that she made a huge profit with her as her crypto mining coach. She directed me to purchase $500 in Bitcoin on my Cash App and send it to this block chain address:19rXUZMGEVnmkFBtXuUE5nJMwnKp7CQcYf. I did, she then sent me a link to create an account to see my investment and profits on CDFXtrade.online. I did, and my $500 investment showed up on the account but the mining activity did not start. I reached out to her again via Instagram, she advised there is a $170 fee for 1 day of mining + $10 fee and minimum to mine is $500. So I purchased additional $200 bitcoin and sent to it the block chain address. It was received by CDFX and an email was sent to confirm my mining account is active. Within a few hours I received emails from support@cdfxtrade.com that I received $700, $1000 in profit and in a few more hours it showed and emailed me total profit of $42,600. At which point I messaged Jessica asking how I can withdraw the funds, she directed me to hit the withdraw tab on CDFX and enter my bank account number and bank. I did, I received an email stating in order to withdraw the funds I had to pay a 10% IRS Tax of $4,260. I reached out to Jessica asking how do I pay this amount, she directed me to purchase $4,260 in Bitcoin and send it to the block chain address. I did and received a confirmation email that it has been received but my bank details were rejected. I asked Jessica why my bank details were rejected, she said I needed an online bank and sent me a link to Comericafinancialbk.com to open an account. From this account I can transfer funds to my bank account. I did, the website asked for my passport number and image, Social Security Number, drivers license image front and back, and home address; they now have all my personal Information including images of the documents. I received a confirmation email from Comerica that my account is opened. I sent the account number to support@cdfxtrade.online, they confirmed via email it is all set. A few hours later I received an email from support@cdfxtrade.online that my profits are now $253,376. This is when I knew this is a scam. I asked Jessica to please send me my money back and I am aware now this is a scam, she replied what am I talking about and I should be receiving my profits soon. I said no I will not and please send me back my money. She still claims this is legit. I also emailed Comerica and CDFX asking for my money back. No response.

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I was approached by a person online by messenger. We later communicated by telegram. Her handle on telegram was City in the sky. She directed me to utilize an exchange platform called dflsky.com. After what seemed a profitable investment I was told a tax of $52000 which I paid and a $7500 late penalty which I paid because they said it would be sent to the authorities and possible prison. After the payment was made I tried to make a withdrawal. At that time I was told that I needed to pay an additional $30000 for a security deposit and after that they would release the funds in 7 days. I did not pay the remaining amount and the funds are on hold and additional fees are currently being accessed.

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That’s two months ago. Did you do research on the site beforehand? Many reviews said that the owner hid his/her personal detail on the site information.
What is her name that introduced you to the site? Guess it’s a fake name too.

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were you able to get your money back, and what was the persons name?

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I sent them $1000 worth of bitcoin to invest. They were to pay out 4% daily for 10 days, it would be billed in a withdrawal pool at the end of 10 days they requested that I pay them $1000 more to be able to withdraw my money.

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I was told to deposit 300 to 500 to start investing and would receive 3000 to 5000 weekly so I deposits the money and I received nothing until I deposit more money to get my 1500 and I received nothing I was told to wait until I get an email confirming my profit so I gave about 6000+ etc.

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James Do Cpn Package he takes your money and tradelines never post....

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- Springport, MI, USA
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I received a messenger message from Shannon Stokley who I'm friends with on FB. She said to follow her instructions on cash app and I'd receive $2000. She directed me to screenshot every step of the way and send a screenshot. She directed me to buy $50 in Bitcoin and then to send Bitcoin to this wallet address:

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I did not send the Bitcoin so she kept messaging saying it was not a scam and that once I proved I was a human I would receive my $2000. She sent me pictures of herself holding her ID saying she received the money and send a screenshot of a balance over $2000. She said to trust her that it's legitimate.

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- Crosby, TX, USA
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Individual said I can buy Bitcoin as an investment and come out double or triple profit.

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- Fort Worth, TX, USA
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The app promised to provide you with ad packages to watch and earn daily. After 2 weeks or so [until then everything worked fine] the suddenly said i have to recruite 3 people with a value of 450 total in packages so i will receive my full access to my packages. I wrote the service via telegram and they said i have to do it or will get cuts each week. So they cut my account by 87 % Today. I tried to withdraw 10 dollars and it did not send me a verification code to my email. It is a total scam. And i got it thru a referral. Please make sure they will be investigated. Totally wrong. And the ads they show a big brand names...so it ruins reputation of these companies as well.

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They call you and ask you if you would benefit from having better listings. ask if you want a purchase order and claim that it is legally binding that you agreed to services. No Proof of services are ever sent and no confirmations are ever sent until 1 year after the initial call. They use a recording that shows you agreeing that something would be nice and pretend that you said I accept the services. And then email a bill.

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- San Diego, CA, USA
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Crypto/Forex/Binary Scam started in Facebook as someone in victim group mentioned a person by the name of Benard Coelho Gilberto that helped him. His profile states he is Senior Account Manager at Forex and Binary Option Trading. There were testimonies on his page of supposedly people he has helped. I had asked him more about it via Facebook Messenger and he stated invest in my money will generate good wins and profit returned after 7 days trading & withdrawal of all my total profit successfully with 100% guaranteed investment safe and secured. He even stated he is very transparent in his trading, all that is required of his clients are trust, commitment and cooperation for him to be able to make it right with victim like he did with other clients and once these are in place, he believes we should be able to maintain a long-term business relationship. He provided info where to send the money: Name: CAROL BROOKS

Routing# 084302300

Account number# 17020964

Bank: Hardin County Bank, Savannah, TN

This transaction (wire transfer) occurred on 04/06/2023. Then on 04/12/2023 he asked for more money for long term investment and that is when victim started questioning things. Victim thought it’s legit but with asking for more money it raised a red flag to victim because he got pushy. He said I will have full access to monitor my account till transactions is completed in seven days. He wanted me to register at http://sureinvesttrade.com/ or https://cryptosolution.trade.com and get back to him immediately. Victim didn’t register because of website legitimacy. Victim has also reported to bank on 04/12/2023 and called receiving bank on 04/13/2023 for further investigation.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Joy taliaferro was suppose to behind this she from Philadelphia PA.. Victoria George is supposed to be her coach and bitcoin mining platform is the one that is emailing me I need help I need my money ....

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- Coraopolis, PA, USA
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The company would not transfer my funds back to me after my initial investment.

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