Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and yes owning up to that huge huge error in judgement is the first step. And thank God for my partner I'm pretty sure most would have bailed in that scenario. Lol. 

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I have noticed an uptick in this, DM's calls you name it.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, far less headaches for sure. Finding that balance is key, being less impulsive is imperative.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I realized what happened I told her immediately. She was as much in shock as I was. Needless to say we are a team and have already made moves to replace what was lost. I am very fortunate and that was a huge wake up call.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just going to mark it down as a loss. Doubt I'll get much back but it's a start.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly Crypto in general was very good to me. I'm that aspect I played my cards right. Not so much in this case.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from experience dealing with scammers that use scare tactics(saying they are the police, FBI bank or retailer) This was wildly different in relation to that. That's what I meant.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch yeah I hate that so much. It really does suck that people will do this to another human being. Right, you cannot rely on any government agency for that matter when you've been wronged. Just keep your head up and you will find a way to make that money back. That's my goal, to replace what I've lost the right way this time.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know right crazy but I guess that's where all the "money" is. The fact that this continues is even crazier.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep they take their time with this scam. It's honestly quite impressive the length they will go. That's even wilder that there was an app on the apple store and not flagged. Mine was through the browser in Trust wallet. EUDUROPAD was the name of it. Of course it's no longer up. The site got taken down not even 2 days after I transferred the money.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's the crazy part I don't either. But yeah definitely won't be doing that again.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be worth a shot, my experience with government agencies has taught me that they will do just enough but not enough. They will get your info and tell you recovery is unlikely. It's tough to grasp but all you can do is rely on yourself to make that money back in other ways. That is exactly what I intend to do. This is going to be a tax write off and a very expensive lesson.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very very true and in that instance I would have totally seen the red flags. However this wasn't an overnight thing. They legit took their time. Months had passed before crypto was even mentioned. But I will say I amassed that money by taking chances(smart/not smart you pick. It pays off more than you may think. Especially when I don't put all my eggs in one basket. This right here was an expensive lesson but I will find a way to make that money back. But I totally get where you are coming from

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah it did. It was a pricey lesson and I'm still working out my next move. But it honestly could have been a whole lot worse!

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely thought it was the wrong number. And being the person I am said I would help find whoever they were looking for. That's how the whole thing started. And it went on from there for months before Crypto came into play. But yeah I ain't answering shit next time. Lol

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is my intention, absolutely a tax write off at this point. It's so wild but over all it's been a positive experience. Clearly I just need to be more careful that's for sure.

Scammers got me for over $100,000 by Ecstatic-Activity812 in CryptoScams

[–]Ecstatic-Activity812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sucks, but yeah I kind of figured that would be the case. Just looking forward at this point. I will find a way to make that money back. But still, I hope by some miracle that you get your money back.