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Hello Jan,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Despite the threats you are receiving, it’s important to remain calm and collected in these situations.
Firstly, verifying any claim about financial obligations or accounts is essential, especially those you don’t remember creating. The demand for payment to maintain a BTC account you don’t recall setting up is highly suspect and typical of scam tactics.
Here are some steps you can take:
1. Do Not Pay: If uncertain about the claim’s authenticity, do not agree to send any money. Scammers often pressure victims to make quick payments.
2. Verify Independently: Attempt to verify the existence of this account through independent means. Do not use any contact information they provide. Instead, if the platform is legitimate, contact their official customer service channels as listed on their genuine website.
3. Secure Your Information: Since they have your personal details and phone number, consider how they might have obtained this information. It might be wise to change passwords and secure accounts that might also be vulnerable.
4. Document Everything: Keep a record of all communications from these individuals for evidence. This documentation can be valuable for law enforcement.
5. Report to Authorities: Consider reporting this incident to local law enforcement and relevant financial authorities. Law enforcement should be notified in cases involving threats and extortion.
6. Consult a Professional: If the situation escalates or you need more specific advice, consulting with a professional from a company like CNC Intelligence could guide you on how to proceed, especially in tracing potential fraudulent activity linked to your name.
It’s distressing to deal with such scenarios, but these steps will help protect your interests and potentially stop the scammers from targeting others. Please keep us updated, and do not hesitate to ask for more help.
Best regards,
Adam
ScamCrypto Forum ModeratorPotential Cryptocurrency Scam Involving “Jubi” Trading Platform
- Scam Type: Cryptocurrency
- Reported Loss: $4,000 initially, with $12,000 currently inaccessible
- Target Location: CA, USA – 95826
- Date Reported: March 8, 2024
- Scammer Alias: Kelly
- Interaction Platform: Telegram
Description of the Scam: Kelly, who claimed to be from Singapore, contacted the victim. After initial friendly exchanges via text, they moved communication to Telegram. Kelly shared her story of being in an abusive relationship and expressed a desire to make friends in the US. She introduced the victim to trading gold on the Jubi platform, convincing them to transfer $4,000 into the platform via Crypto.com and a crypto wallet. Initially, the trades appeared profitable, offering 40% returns. However, Kelly soon began pressuring the victims to increase their investment to participate in higher-stake trades, which raised suspicions. The victim has since ceased communication but cannot withdraw their funds from Jubi.
If you have had similar experiences with someone named Kelly, used the Jubi platform for trading, or encountered similar scenarios on Telegram, please share your story. Details such as how you were contacted, the communication methods used, and any transactions can help others recognize and avoid similar scams.
Severe Investment Scam Involving Jubi
- Reported Contact Number: +1 (347) 257-5380
- Reported Loss: $100,000
- Target Location: CA, USA – 93314
- Scam Type: Cryptocurrency
- Date Reported: March 6, 2024
- Scammer Location: Santa Monica, CA
Description of the Scam: The victim reports being unable to withdraw funds from their Jubi account after paying significant sums for taxes and validation fees and being fined for alleged inside trading—a charge they were previously assured would not be levied. Despite assurances that no additional fees would be required and that withdrawals would be processed, the victim experienced escalating demands for money. The account has since been frozen, and threats have been made demanding a further $33,000 fine, all while the victim’s funds remain inaccessible.
Please share your story if you have experienced similar issues with Jubi or any other investment platform that required upfront payments and subsequent withdrawal difficulties. Specific details such as the payment methods, additional contact information, or correspondence with the scammers could be instrumental in helping others avoid these fraudulent schemes.
Hello Jan,
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns about this Bitcoin mining platform. Your situation raises several red flags commonly associated with online scams. Legitimate mining operations do not typically contact individuals to collect mined cryptocurrency, especially not by demanding payment or making threats.
The inconsistency in communication and the use of multiple email addresses suggest a phishing scheme designed to deceive you into making a payment. If you have not intentionally engaged in Bitcoin mining, it is highly unlikely that any cryptocurrency has been mined on your behalf, especially given the technical limitations of older computers in performing such tasks.
We do not recommend responding to these emails or making any payments. Instead, please forward all relevant information, including the emails and any associated websites, to our secure reporting system so that we can investigate this platform further and provide appropriate warnings to others.
If you receive these emails daily, consider implementing spam filters or blocking the senders. Protecting your personal information and remaining vigilant against such deceptive practices is important.
Best regards,
Adam
ScamCrypto Forum ModeratorHello Jan,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It’s always wise to be cautious with unsolicited messages about winning money, especially those with links that could be harmful or part of a phishing attempt. If you have received multiple such emails, they are likely spam and potentially part of a scam operation. We advise against clicking on any suspicious links or providing any personal information.
If you want to report a crypto scam, we encourage you to provide as much detail as possible about the communication without clicking any links or engaging further with the sender.
Stay safe,
Adam
ScamCrypto Forum Moderator