Hello Karla,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear that you’ve been affected by this fraudulent scheme. It’s heartbreaking to hear that the situation escalated to a more significant loss despite initial payments. Your detailed account is invaluable as it helps us all better understand the tactics scammers use and the lengths they go to appear legitimate.

First and foremost, it’s important that you immediately cease any further communication with the parties involved in this scam. Additionally, if you haven’t already, consider taking the following actions:

1. File a report with your local law enforcement and any relevant financial authorities. Also, report the scam to cryptocurrency platforms used in the transactions to flag the involved addresses possibly.
2. Change passwords and implement two-factor authentication on your digital wallets and any related accounts that might have been compromised.
3. Keep a detailed record of all communications, transactions, and other evidence related to the scam. This documentation will be crucial for any investigations.
4. Consulting with a legal advisor specializing in cybercrimes or financial fraud might provide more personalized guidance based on your situation.

We will update our community alert to include the specific tactic of “MetaMask account freezing” you encountered. This is a common strategy scammers use to extract more funds under the guise of security concerns.

Please stay engaged in this forum and consider subscribing to our regular updates for any new alerts. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can strengthen our defenses against these deceitful operations.

Stay safe,
Adam