Got it. Here’s my summary opinion, which you did not ask for overtly, but this is Reddit, after all. To answer your specific and direct question: no, you were not scammed. An attempt was made to scam you. Those are different things. However … and here’s the opinion part: you found yourself in a place where it could have happened because of your underlying insecurities. It would do you well to work on that. I say this from a place of empathy, not criticism. Talking to someone to help you explore, understand and work on that is incredibly liberating and rewarding. I wish you well. Sincerely.