A victim was trapped in a romantic crypto scam, investing approximately €29,000 through http://www.newworldinvest.store. The scam site is now demanding an additional €21,000 in “tax payments” before January 22, 2025, threatening to freeze the account.

Key Details:
Type of Scam: Romance/Investment Fraud
Website: http://www.newworldinvest.store
Wallet Address: 0xd7a93f72228e9b1075f40873519d5f88b70e7310
Reported to German Police: Ongoing investigation
Steps to Take Immediately:
Do Not Pay Anything Further – This is a common tactic used by scammers.
Report to Authorities & Crypto Fraud Watchdogs – Besides the German police, report to organizations such as Interpol, Europol, Action Fraud UK, and blockchain tracking services like CipherTrace or Chainalysis.
Warn Your Bank & Crypto Exchange – If you transferred funds through a bank or exchange, notify them to flag suspicious transactions.
Check for Possible Recovery Options – While recovering lost funds is difficult, consulting a blockchain forensic expert or legal professional may help.
Scammers often disappear once victims stop paying, so act fast but cautiously. If you need further assistance, consider reaching out to a cybersecurity expert specializing in crypto scams.